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Andy Roddick
Andrew Stephen Roddick is an American former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 13 weeks, including as the year-end No. 1 in 2003. Roddick won 32 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including a major at the 2003 US Open and five Masters events, and led the United States to the 2007 Davis Cup title. He was th…
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sports · American tennis player (born 1982) · tennis player · actor · also Andy Roddick, Andy Stephen Roddick, Andrew Stephen Roddick, Roddick
Born 30 August 1982 · Q54584
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2026· 6 entries
Sportskeeda: Andy Roddick defends Aryna Sabalenka with bold future prediction amid backlash ahead of US Open
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Yahoo Sports: Andy Roddick Sends Carlos Alcaraz Harsh Reality Check As Spaniard Eyes US Open Return Amid Injury Recovery
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2024· 1 entry
Roddick began a weekly podcast series for Tennis Channel named "Served with Andy Roddick"
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2023· 1 entry
Roddick participated with Michael Chang, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe in the first live airing of Pickleball on ESPN in the Million dollar Pickleball Slam at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Fla
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2019· 1 entry
Roddick appeared on Celebrity Family Feud with his wife and the rest of the Decker family, competing against Bobby Bones and his family
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2017· 2 entries
The Guardian: Andy Roddick threw away nearly all his trophies during cleaning spree, wife says
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Roddick's wife revealed that he discarded most of his tennis trophies except the US Open trophy
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2015· 2 entries
The Guardian: Q&A: Andy Roddick, former tennis player
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Roddick joined the BBC as pundit and commentator for the 2015 Wimbledon Championships
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2013· 1 entry
Roddick was hired by Fox Sports 1 as co-host for the network's flagship program Fox Sports Live
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2012· 4 entries
Where he lost to Juan Martín del Potro in four sets in the fourth round
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Which was his thirtieth birthday, Roddick announced that he would retire after the tournament
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Roddick interviewed his wife, Brooklyn, on the radio show and during that interview he first revealed his plans on retiring and turning the radio show into a daily show and into his new career
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And could be heard nationally on Saturdays from 12 to 3 PM CST
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2011· 5 entries
Roddick made a cameo at the end of the film Just Go With It, as the new lover of the film's jilted bride, played by Decker
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Roddick co-hosted a radio show for one day on Fox Sports Radio with his friend Bobby Bones on the latter's eponymous program
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Roddick snapped at the chair umpire at Indian Wells on his way to lose to France's Richard Gasquet
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Lacoste introduced the Andy Roddick collection which included polos, jackets, tennis shorts and track pants
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Roddick made a cameo appearance in the Adam Sandler comedy film Just Go with It with his real-life wife Brooklyn Decker
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2010· 2 entries
Roddick revealed that he had been diagnosed with mononucleosis, although he said his doctor believed it was in its later stages and he would make a complete recovery soon
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Won the ATP Miami Open with ATP Mens (2010).
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2008· 1 entry
Abused umpire Emmanuel Joseph saying, "You're an idiot
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2007· 3 entries
The two began dating in 2007, and on March 31, 2008, Roddick announced on his website that they had become engaged.
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Roddick and the Andy Roddick Foundation were awarded by the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health
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And on March 31, 2008, Roddick announced on his website that they had become engaged
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2006· 1 entry
Won the ATP Cincinnati Open with ATP Mens (2006).
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2005· 1 entry
Roddick signed a multiyear worldwide endorsement deal with carmaker Lexus
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2004· 6 entries
Won the ATP Miami Open with ATP Mens (2004).
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Awarded Best Male Tennis Player ESPY Award (2004).
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Roddick produced what was then the fastest serve in professional tennis: 249
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And 2005, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2005 and 2007, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2006
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Roddick saved fellow tennis player Sjeng Schalken and other guests (including close friends Ben Campezi and Dean Monroe) from a hotel fire
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2005, and 2009, and the US Open in 2006), losing to rival Roger Federer each time
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2003· 6 entries
Becoming the second professional tennis player to host (Chris Evert being the first during the show's 15th season) and the first (and, as of September 2023, only) male tennis player to host
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Won the ATP Cincinnati Open with ATP Mens (2003).
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Won the ATP Canadian Open with ATP Mens (2003).
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Included his first Masters Series titles—coming at Canada and Cincinnati—and his only Grand Slam title
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And 2004, withdrew in 2005, and failed to advance to the semifinals in 2006 after a 1–2 round-robin record)
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Roddick beat Mikhail Youzhny in four sets
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2002· 3 entries
Roddick guest-starred on the television show Sabrina the Teenage Witch as himself
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And 2003, Late Show with David Letterman in 2003 and 2009, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and Live with Regis and Kelly in 2003, Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Parlux Fragrances, Arizona Beverage Company in 2009, Microsoft Xbox and Sega
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2001· 1 entry
At the age of 18, Roddick quickly showed his promise when he defeated 7-time Wimbledon champion and world No
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2000· 1 entry
Joined ATP Mens in 2000.
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1982· 2 entries
Born 1982-08-30.
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In Omaha, Nebraska, the youngest son of Blanche (née Corell), a school teacher, and Jerry Roddick, a businessman
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