Roddick defeated at Queen's

Andy Roddick crashed out of the AEGON Championships at Queen's following a shock defeat to French outsider Edouard Roger-Vasselin.

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Roddick, four-time champion here at Queen's, recovered well after losing the first set, but lost his nerve towards the end of the match, allowing the world number 67 to run out a 6-4 4-6 7-5 winner in the second-round clash on centre court.

Qualifier Roger-Vasselin lost their previous meeting, but showed immense composure in the final set, successfully defending a match point against him in the 10th game.

Roddick, seeded seventh, then wilted under pressure, double-faulting to give his opponent three break points.

The Frenchman took the opportunity at the second attempt, forcing the American to net after pushing him to the baseline with a searching forehand.

Roddick, world number 32, had to break serve to stay in the match but could not do so, with Roger-Vasselin sealing the win thanks to a clever drop shot.

Roger-Vasselin will play the winner of the match between David Nalbandian and Ruben Bemelmans in the next round.

 



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