Roddick dominates, Ljubicic loses in straight sets

NEW YORK — Andy Roddick gave a fist pump toward coach Jimmy Connors, and walked off the court with his arms and head held high. This time, he still has more tennis to play at the U.S. Open.

Roddick bounced back from last year’s stunning first-round upset, overpowering Florent Serra 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 Monday and drawing encouraging claps from Connors.

“It’s a lot better than last year, a lot better start,” the ninth-seeded Roddick said. “I’m really confident right now.”

Roddick was never threatened, a complete reversal from his straight-sets loss to unheralded Gilles Muller of Luxembourg in the opening round last August. Also different this time: Connors is in his corner.

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