ANDY Roddick took advantage of the early good weather at Wimbledon to book his place in the third round at the All-England Club before the heavens opened.

Number three seed Andy Roddick beat fellow American Justin Gimelstob 6-1 7-5 7-6 (7-3) in their rain-delayed first-round clash on Court One at Wimbledon.

Andy Roddick will have no sympathy if it is a tired and downbeat Roger Federer who turns up at Wimbledon.

Andy Murray is confident he will be able to compete at Wimbledon and will make a final decision on his participation after practice on Monday.

Rain delayed the start of the first semi-final between Andy Roddick and Dmitry Tursunov at the Artois Championships today.

World number two Rafael Nadal admits he is becoming more confident on grass as he gears up for the Artois Championships and Wimbledon.

Andy Murray has been forced to abandon his plans to play at the French Open.