LONDON (AP) Andy Roddick became the first player to reach the quarterfinals at Queen's Club on Thursday by beating 15th-seeded Kevin Anderson of South Africa 6-4, 6-4.
The third-seeded American is bidding to become the first player to earn five titles at the event and was under early pressure before winning in 78 minutes.
Anderson took the opening game to love and then had two break points before Roddick held for 1-1. Roddick then broke to lead 3-2 before serving out the set at love.
He broke again for a 3-2 lead in the second when Anderson netted a forehand.
Top-seeded Rafael Nadal, No. 2 Andy Murray and defending champion Sam Querrey were to play later Thursday.