Roddick retires from first-round match with ankle injury

A sore ankle meant another quick exit for Andy Roddick at the French Open.

Andy Roddick
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Roddick lost in the opening round for the third time in six French Open appearances.

Roddick aggravated an ankle injury and retired trailing Alberto Martin 6-4, 7-5, 1-0 in the first round Tuesday.

Seeded fifth, Roddick lost in the opening round for the third time in six appearances at Roland Garros, and his career record in the event fell to 4-6.

“I wanted to come out here and at least give it a shot,” Roddick said. “I’ve played through injuries before. But the circumstances here and how much you use that part of your body on this stuff makes it a tough combo.”

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