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| Name: | Andy Roddick |
| Nationality: | United States |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthdate: | 8/30/1982 |
| Birthplace: | Omaha, Nebraska, USA |
| Residence: | Boca Raton, Florida, USA |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | Babolat |
| Clothes by: | n/a |
| Shoes by: | n/a |
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About:
Full name is Andrew Stephen Roddick… Nicknamed "A-Rod" by other players… Since 2001, has been one of the most celebrated athletes in United States, being featured in non-sports publications ranging from Rolling Stone to Vogue…Selected Sexiest Athlete by People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive issue in December of 2003… Hosted the popular comedy program Saturday Night Live on November 8, 2003, becoming second tennis player (Chris Evert) and only 12th athlete in three decades to do so…Hosted a kid's clinic in Central Park prior to the 2003 US Open with Dave Matthews Band violinist Boyd Tinsley, who is an avid tennis fan and regular supporter of Roddick…Father, Jerry, is an investor, and mother, Blanche, is director of the Andy Roddick Foundation, which raised $350,000 with 2003 event… Brother John was an All-American tennis player at University of Georgia (1996-98), and now operates a tennis academy in San Antonio…Oldest brother Lawrence, a chiropractor in San Antonio, was an accomplished spring board diver and a member of U.S. Senior National Team… A big University of Nebraska football fan…Moved to Austin, Texas at age 4 1/2, then moved to Boca Raton at age 10… Purchased a second home in Austin in November 2003… Played varsity basketball in high school alongside Davis Cup teammate Mardy Fish, who trained and lived with Roddick in 1999… Hobbies include listening to music (favorites include Dave Matthews Band and John Mayer) and watching movies (favorite is Shawshank Redemption)…Named to People Magazine's 50 Hottest Bachelors issue in June 2004 and in same month was a contestant on popular TV game show "Weakest Link" in London prior to Wimbledon…Was a presenter and award recipient (Best Male Tennis Player) at 2004 ESPY Awards…Has a 14-5 career Davis Cup record in singles in 10 ties since 2001…Travels with former ATP trainer Doug Spreen, who worked from 1995-2003 for ATP. |
Highest Rank:
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 1 (11/3/2003)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 87 (8/18/2003)
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Official Player Website
www.AndyRoddick.com |
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