Andy Roddick is happy to relive memories of last year's Wimbledon final but draws little motivation from his agonising defeat by Roger Federer.
Roddick launched his assault on the title by dismantling compatriot Rajeev Ram 6-3 6-2 6-2 in an all-American showdown on Court One.
Twelve months ago he was edged by Federer over five sets, losing an epic decider 16-14 and setting a record for the number of games won in a Wimbledon final at 39 - despite losing.
But for all the pain of falling to Federer at the last hurdle for a third time at SW19, Roddick refuses to view the match as baggage to be carried this year.
"People have asked me how am I going to forget that match? The answer is I'm not going to forget it," said the fifth seed.
"That's an impossibility because it was a huge moment in my life."
"Wimbledon is a tournament I'm very proud of, but as for closing my eyes and thinking hard about how that match could make my forehand better, I'm not sure."
"I'll remember it but this is a separate tournament. The goal is the second round here."
"I'm happy to talk about last year. I want to focus on this year's event, but I'm fully aware that's not the reality of the situation."
"Therefore, I'm not going to let it bother me. I'm not going to act agitated."
"It was a privilege to play in that match. I'm not going to act like it's a burden now, that's for sure."
Roddick was in imperious form as he swept aside Ram, ranked 92 in the world and playing for his first grand slam match victory, in straight sets.
"That was pretty solid all around. I served good percentages and returned well," said Roddick.
"It was probably a little more straightforward than I thought it might be, so it's a good start."