WIMBLEDON, England (AP) _ Andy Roddick has advanced to the

second round at Wimbledon by defeating Jeremy Chardy of France 6-3,

7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-3.

Roddick, seeded sixth, had only nine unforced errors Tuesday and

hit 46 winners, including 20 aces. He lost only eight points on his

first serve.

Roddick, the runner-up to Roger Federer in 2004 and 2005,

improved to 29-8 at Wimbledon. He and Federer are in opposite

halves of the bracket again this year.

Chardy was the 2005 boys' champion.