Roddick powers to victory
12 April 2012
Sixth seed Andy Roddick powered into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday with a straight sets victory over Marc Gicquel.
The American, backed by his powerful first serve, set-up meeting with either former Champion Marat Safin or Dudi Sela with a 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 triumph at Melbourne Park.
Juan Carlos Ferrero, the 24th seed, crashed out in the second round after suffering a 7-6 (7-0) 7-5 4-6 6-1 defeat by Thailand's Danai Udomchoke, who will face Serbian world number 15 Novak Djokovic in round three.
Spain's David Ferrer booked his place in the third round as the 16th seed beat Thomas Johansson 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 6-2, while 25th seed Mikhail Youzhny and 20th seed Radek Stepanek also secured safe passage to the last 32.
