sportingNews.com: With Connors in his corner, Roddick reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

As if all the questions he gets about the recent lack of U.S. success at Grand Slam tournaments weren’t enough, Andy Roddick tours the world with another constant reminder of his country’s glory days: his coach, Jimmy Connors.

So there was Connors, chin on hand, watching intently Wednesday at Wimbledon while his pupil did the sorts of things they’ve been working on. Roddick went to the net, returned well and beat Danai Udomchoke of Thailand 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) to reach the third round at the All England Club for the seventh consecutive year.

“He’s come a long way in a lot of areas,” Connors said while leaving Centre Court.

The No. 3-seeded Roddick, who hit 15 aces while serving at up to 140 mph, was one of five men who completed victories before rain wiped out play. Forget what the calendar says, it didn’t look or feel like summertime at all to fans huddling under plaid blankets and umbrellas for shelter from showers, swirling wind and temperatures in the 50s.

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