Andy Roddick
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Andrew Stephen Roddick (born August 30, 1982) is an American former professional tennis player. He is a major champion, having won the 2003 US Open. Roddick reached four other major finals (Wimbledon in 2004, 2005, and 2009, and the US Open in 2006), losing to rival Roger Federer each time. Roddick was ranked in the year-end top 10 for nine consecutive years (2002–2010), first reaching the world No. 1 spot in 2003, while also winning five Masters titles in that period. He was also a crucial player in the U.S. Davis Cup team's successful run to the title in 2007. Roddick retired from professional tennis following the 2012 US Open to focus on his work at the Andy Roddick Foundation.[2] In retirement, Roddick played for the Austin Aces in World Team Tennis in 2015. He was also the 2015 and 2017 champion of the QQQ Champions Series.[3] In 2017, Roddick was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. He is married to Brooklyn Decker, a swimwear model and actress.
Full name | Andrew Stephen Roddick |
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Country (sports) | United States |
Residence | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Born | (1982-08-30) August 30, 1982 (age 41) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1] |
Turned pro | 2000 |
Retired | Singles: 2012 Doubles: 2015 |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Coach | Tarik Benhabiles (1999–2003) Brad Gilbert (2003–2004) Dean Goldfine (2004–2006) Jimmy Connors (2006–2008) John Roddick Larry Stefanki (2008–2012) |
Prize money | US$20,640,030 |
Int. Tennis HoF | 2017 (member page) |
Singles | |
Career record | 612–213 (74.2%) |
Career titles | 32 |
Highest ranking | No. 1 (November 3, 2003) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | SF (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009) |
French Open | 4R (2009) |
Wimbledon | F (2004, 2005, 2009) |
US Open | W (2003) |
Other tournaments | |
Tour Finals | SF (2003, 2004, 2007) |
Olympic Games | 3R (2004) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 68–51 (57.14%) |
Career titles | 4 |
Highest ranking | No. 50 (January 11, 2010) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (2008) |
French Open | 1R (2001) |
Wimbledon | 1R (2001) |
US Open | 2R (1999, 2000) |
Team competitions | |
Davis Cup | W (2007) |