Andy Roddick's Loss at French Open

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Andy Roddick became the biggest casualty of the men's draw so far at the French Open as he lost 6-4 6-4 6-2 to qualifier Teimuraz Gabashvili.

Sixth seed Roddick, whose preparations have been hit by a virus, saw his miserable Roland Garros record extended by this loss to the world number 114.

Roddick's last-16 defeat by Frenchman Gael Monfils last year was his best performance at the event.

Russia's Gabashvili will go on to play either Jurgen Melzer or David Ferrer.

As the 25-year-old secured the crucial break in the seventh game of the opening set, an out-of-sorts Roddick threw his racket towards his entourage in frustration.