Roddick finally gets 'balance'

MELBOURNE: Andy Roddick is playing with a passion and trying not to let his emotions get out of control despite clashes with match officials at the Australian Open.

"Yeah, overall I'd say I've definitely learned the balance," he said on Fridat after grinding out a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 win over Spain's Feliciano Lopez to reach the fourth round.

"As far as point to point, I think I approach matches maybe a lot more even keel than I used to. I kind of negotiate my way through the match."