Roddick doesn't fear Wimbledon's 'big three'

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2008

LONDON (AFP) — Andy Roddick insisted he isn't worried about facing one of the 'big three' at Wimbledon after starting his challenge with a low-key win over Eduardo Schwank.

Roddick, the 2004 and 2005 runner-up to Roger Federer, finds himself ranked behind Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic as well as the defending champion in the list of possible winners.

Roddick has lost three of his last four meetings with Nadal and is seeded to meet the Spaniard first in the semi-finals.

After that a probable final showdown against Federer or Djokovic lies in wait. Roddick has won one and lost one against Djokovic, while his record against Federer is a woeful 2-15.

Yet he is remains convinced he can beat any of them.

"They've played pretty well, but it goes...

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