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[IMG]http://track.gslb.in.yahoo.com/news/in/track/most_viewed.html?prop=in&type=n&cat=sp&id=/137/20100512/375/tsp-rod****-s-french-open-build-up-hit-b&sig=Ppjq4E016VdVKYb2lpuipA--&ts=1273672241[/IMG]Wed, May 12 06:31 PM
[IMG]http://l.yimg.com/t/ng/in/reuters_ids_new/20100512/19/2546765209-rod****-s-french-open-build-up-hit-by-illness.jpg?x=180&y=126&sig=x4JJI7ynlQKdolh9NGZH1Q--[/IMG] Enlarge PhotoAndy Rod**** of the U.S. is seen after winning his men's final match against Tomas... Andy Rod****'s preparations for the French Open were dealt a blow on Wednesday when he was forced to withdraw from the Madrid Masters due to a virus.
The American world number eight suffered bouts of vomiting and sweating this week and said he found it hard to focus on the ball during his first-round men's doubles loss on Tuesday.
"Obviously, this is far from perfect in terms of preparation heading into Paris but you play the hand you are dealt," the pale-looking Rod**** told a brief news conference.
"Playing well there isn't out of the question but it's just going to be a little bit tougher," he added.
Rod**** recorded his best performance at the French Open last year when he reached the fourth round and said a lack of practice on clay would not necessarily stop him repeating the feat when the tournament gets underway on May 23.
"Obviously, you always want a great tournament heading into a slam and I think you're more likely to play well with matches going in. That said, I only had two matches going in last year and had my best French Open so it is possible," he said.
"First and foremost I have to get better and rest and make sure I'm ready to go and get on the practice court."
(Reporting by Iain Rogers, editing by Ken Ferris
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[IMG]http://l.yimg.com/t/ng/in/reuters_ids_new/20100512/19/2546765209-rod****-s-french-open-build-up-hit-by-illness.jpg?x=180&y=126&sig=x4JJI7ynlQKdolh9NGZH1Q--[/IMG] Enlarge PhotoAndy Rod**** of the U.S. is seen after winning his men's final match against Tomas... Andy Rod****'s preparations for the French Open were dealt a blow on Wednesday when he was forced to withdraw from the Madrid Masters due to a virus.
The American world number eight suffered bouts of vomiting and sweating this week and said he found it hard to focus on the ball during his first-round men's doubles loss on Tuesday.
"Obviously, this is far from perfect in terms of preparation heading into Paris but you play the hand you are dealt," the pale-looking Rod**** told a brief news conference.
"Playing well there isn't out of the question but it's just going to be a little bit tougher," he added.
Rod**** recorded his best performance at the French Open last year when he reached the fourth round and said a lack of practice on clay would not necessarily stop him repeating the feat when the tournament gets underway on May 23.
"Obviously, you always want a great tournament heading into a slam and I think you're more likely to play well with matches going in. That said, I only had two matches going in last year and had my best French Open so it is possible," he said.
"First and foremost I have to get better and rest and make sure I'm ready to go and get on the practice court."
(Reporting by Iain Rogers, editing by Ken Ferris
To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
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