America's best hope- Roddick has No. 2 seed

LONDON -- Andy Roddick jumped to the No. 2 seeding for Wimbledon on Wednesday, the first time just one American man was seeded in the top 16 at the event, and he could face No. 1 Roger Federer in a rematch of last year's final.

While Federer's seeding matched his ATP Tour standing, Roddick was pushed two spots higher than his ranking, ahead of 2002 Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt and French Open champion Rafael Nadal.

Hewitt was seeded No. 3, with Nadal -- who has little experience on grass -- at No. 4.

Federer beat Roddick 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-4 for the 2004 title, the Swiss star's second straight at the All England Club. He has four Grand Slam championships; Roddick has one, at the 2003 U.S. Open.

The seedings matched the rankings for the top eight women, led by No. 1 Lindsay Davenport. She was followed by defending champion Maria Sharapova, Amelie Mauresmo and Serena Williams.

The tournament draw is today.