Andy Roddick became the joint most successful player in the history of the Artois Championships by beating Nicolas Mahut to win his fourth Queen's title.

The American second seed came from a set down against the unseeded Mahut to clinch a 4-6 7-6 7-6 triumph in two hours and 16 minutes and match the achievements of Boris Becker, John McEnroe and Lleyton Hewitt in capturing the tournament four times.

Mahut had already beaten Rafael Nadal earlier this week and squandered a match point in the second-set tie-break, but Roddick's greater experience saw him prevail with an ace on the first of his four match points.

And he now plans to see some of his favourite bands in London to make sure he hits the right notes at Wimbledon.

Roddick is expected to be one of the main challengers to reigning champion Roger Federer at SW19 later this month, but his thoughts are already turning to live music as he contemplates a week in London before the third Grand Slam event of the year.

"I don't think I can stress out too much next week," said Roddick.

"I think I will take a day off, and maybe try to figure out something to do to get away from the tennis a little bit.

"I will see if there are any concerts going on this week. Pearl Jam and the Smashing Pumpkins are both playing this week, so we will see."

Roddick also heaped praise on his opponent Mahut, whose world ranking of 106 means he will have to try to qualify for Wimbledon by playing at Roehampton.

The American has seen enough quality in the 25-year-old, who beat French Open champion Rafael Nadal as well as Ivan Ljubicic, Arnaud Clement and Jonas Bjorkman this week, to believe he can be a surprise contender at Wimbledon.

Roddick continued: "If he plays like he did here, he is as good as anyone on grass. I was just hanging on the whole time.

"That being said, his qualifier is probably going to be a tough match, and could be a bit of a let-down.

"I am guessing that the crowd won't be quite as big as it was, so it is going to be a tough one for him to get through.

"But if he plays as he did against me, he should be okay."

Mahut was understandably deflated as he was left to reflect on the squandered match point in the second set which would have given him his first ATP Tour title.

The Frenchman put a forehand passing shot into the net as he led 7-6 in the tie-break, handing Roddick a lifeline which he seized by winning the next three points and squaring the match.

Surprisingly, Mahut was overlooked when the wild cards were handed out for Wimbledon, which is why he must head for Roehampton tomorrow.

Mahut said: "Wimbledon for me is the greatest tournament, so I will try to play the same way in my qualifier as I did today.

"It is another tournament, and we start on Monday. I have to win three matches. That's it. I really want to play at Wimbledon - never mind if I have to play on Monday morning.

"Regarding the wild cards, you have to ask the tournament director why I didn't get one. I think they handed them out before I beat Nadal here (on Friday).

"But if I have to pass through the qualifiers to play at Wimbledon, then that is what we have to do."