Roddick Captures First 2008 Title at ATP San Jose

Andy Roddick won his first title of the year in his second tournament on Sunday at the SAP Open in San Jose, beating Czech Radek Stepanek 6-4, 7-5.

Roddick rebounded from a shocking Australian Open where he was ousted in the third round by German Philipp Kohlschreiber.

Improving to 24-13 career in ATP finals, Roddick also upped his record against Stepanek to 4-0.

"I served well," Roddick said. "He didn't really give me many chances so luckily a break of serve in each set was good. You survive a couple tough ones, you give yourself a chance to play well. I did that this week, and was able to bring my best stuff out in the semis and the finals."

During the week Roddick survived a third-set tiebreak against Aussie Chris Guccione in the first round, and beat friend and Davis Cup compatriot Mary Fish in three sets in the quarterfinals.

The 29-year-old Stepanek fell to 2-5 in finals.

"I'm happy with the way I played here the whole week and I'm looking forward to another tournament," said the unstoppable road warrior Stepanek. "I hope my form will stay like this and I will keep going."