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Roddick recovering faster than expected

PARIS -- Andy Roddick got through a second practice session
at Roland Garros on his injured left ankle with no apparent
problems Sunday and his coach said the fifth-seeded American
probably will play at the French Open.

"It looks that way right now," said John Roddick, Andy's older
brother and coach. "The progress has been faster than we expected,
and with the Tuesday start, it looks good."

The clay-court Grand Slam tournament started Sunday -- a day
earlier than normal -- and the first round is being stretched out
over three days. Roddick's portion of the draw is in action
Tuesday; he's scheduled to face Alberto Martin of Spain.

Roddick moved around more during Sunday's training hour session
on Court 18 at the far end of Roland Garros than he did Saturday.
He didn't seem to be having trouble with the ankle, although he did
complain aloud that his shoes weren't giving him much stability on
the red clay.

The 2003 U.S. Open champion and former top-ranked player
sprained ligaments in the ankle Wednesday at the World Team Cup in
Duesseldorf, Germany.

"He's still feeling his way out,"' John Roddick said.

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