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Roddick Shows Power and Doesn’t Hold Back
Roddick Shows Power and Doesn’t Hold Back
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With a nasty forehand and an overpowering serve, Andy Roddick beat Fabrice Santoro, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2, to reach the second round.

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