Querrey takes Queen's title

Sam Querrey confirmed he will be a force at Wimbledon by clinching Sunday's all-American Aegon Championships final against Mardy Fish in straight sets.

The 22-year-old dispatched Fish, his close friend and Davis Cup team-mate, 7-6 (7-3) 7-5 to win his third tournament of the season - all on different surfaces.

The final may have lacked box-office appeal with the top seeds at Queen's long gone, but big-serving world number 23 Querrey emerged as a star in the making.

In three visits to Wimbledon he has never progressed beyond the second round but retains high hopes of making an impact this year - along with his compatriots Fish and Andy Roddick.

"I hope it can be America's year. I'll do the best I can at Wimbledon - I know Mardy and Andy will as well," said the seventh seed.

"Hopefully we can all make a run. It may be a good omen that the Wimbledon final is on Independence Day, July 4.

"Hopefully our soccer team will also make a run at the World Cup.

"This win has given me a lot of confidence heading to Wimbledon and it's the best possible preparation.

"I've been playing well on grass and now I have another week to practice.

"I'll regroup and am looking forward to Wimbledon starting. I'd love to win it but I'm still making baby steps."