Roddick Kicked in the Dirt

Part-time Austin resident Andy Roddick is out early at the French Open. Again. The native Nebraskan had to withdraw from his match with the unseeded Alberto Martin after one game in the third set due to a jacked-up ankle. (6-4. 7-5. 1-0) This marks the third time in five years that Roddick has not made it out of the first round at Roland Garros.

Roddick put up a courageous attempt to play through the pain, but it was too much.

"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."