Record at the French Open: 2003-first round, 2002-first round, 2001-third round
Like Federer, Roddick won his maiden grand slam last year and reached number one in the world. But he too has a poor Roland Garros record.
Having made a swashbuckling debut at Roland Garros three years ago when he reached the third round, the American has suffered two first-round defeats in as many years.
However, Roddick has become more composed and confident since winning the U.S. Open last September and has shown in smaller events that he can be a force on clay.