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Roddick brushes aside shock Queen's exit

ESPN staff
June 11, 2010
Andy Roddick has lost in the Wimbledon final on three occasions © Getty Images
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Andy Roddick insists he is not worried by his shock defeat to Dudi Sela, which came in the third round of the AEGON Championship on Thursday.

Roddick has won the Queen's Club tournament on four previous occasions, but he was dumped out of the event in straight sets by a man ranked 56 places lower than him in the ATP rankings. Reacting poorly to the craft and imagination of Sela, the American committed a host of unforced errors in a 6-4 7-6(8) defeat.

Having lost an epic five-set final against Roger Federer in last's year Wimbledon showpiece, Roddick is once again expected to challenge as he attempts to improve on three losing final appearances. And, despite Thursday's loss, the big serving right-hander is confident he will raise his game when it matters.

"I'm not worried about being able to play on a grass court. I know how to do that," said Roddick.

"One match isn't going to ruin what I've done on this surface for the last eight years.

"I'll probably get more time in on the track or in the gym and take my mind off the fact that I'm not playing here."

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