Andy Roddick Biography

Occup.	Athlete
From	USA
Born	August 30, 1982
Age	41 years

Andy Roddick, born on August 30th, 1982, is a highly valued retired tennis professional from the USA. The former globe No. 1 and Conquest champ is known for his powerful offer and also aggressive play, making him a location in tennis history as one of the greatest gamers of his generation.

Born in Omaha, Nebraska, to moms and dads Blanche and Jerry Roddick, Andy was elevated in a sports-oriented family, in addition to his older brother John and also more youthful sibling Lawrence. Early in his youth, the family relocated to Boca Raton, Florida, offering Andy an opportunity to focus on his budding tennis job. He went to Boca Prep International School, where lots of various other gifted professional athletes additionally researched.

At the young age of 18, Roddick revealed his arrival on the tennis scene, recording the junior US Open and Australian Open titles in 2000. As a pro, he began working with famed tennis instructor, Brad Gilbert, and won his first ATP trip event in Atlanta in 2001. The following year, he attained more success with a success at the Master Series event in Montreal.

Roddick's breakthrough year can be found in 2003 when he stormed his means to the United States Open last against Juan Carlos Ferrero. Showcasing his fearsome forehand and rocket-like offer, he arised victorious, capturing his very first as well as just Grand Slam title. That exact same year, he also took control of as the world No. 1, ending up being the youngest American to achieve this feat, holding the leading place for 13 weeks. It was in this year that he additionally contributed in leading the United States to victory in the Davis Cup.

Throughout his profession, Roddick regularly completed versus the likes of tennis titans such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. He on a regular basis got to the finals of Wimbledon, a testimony to his unwavering devotion to the sport. Despite never ever catching the desirable prize, Roddick gained appreciation for his high-class sportsmanship, competitive spirit, as well as remarkable performances against his legendary opponents.

Off the court, Roddick's life was also loaded with notable achievements. He developed the Andy Roddick Foundation, a charitable company targeted at empowering youths as well as promoting education, wellness, as well as sporting activities. In addition, he was honored with the prestigious Arthur Ashe Humanitarian honor in 2005 as well as again in 2007.

In his personal life, Roddick is married to Brooklyn Decker, an American fashion model, as well as actress. The pair has two children as well as stay in Austin, Texas.

In 2012, Andy Roddick introduced his retired life from expert tennis, leaving an unparalleled legacy. Following his retired life, he took up a function as a tennis analyst and also expert, sharing vital insights based on his wide range of experience in the sport. In 2017, his enthusiasm as well as devotion to tennis were additional recognized when he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Our collection contains 8 quotes who is written / told by Andy.

Related authors: Roger Federer (Athlete), Juan Carlos (Royalty), Greg Rusedski (Athlete), Arthur Ashe (Athlete)

8 Famous quotes by Andy Roddick

"I'm not going to go run and hide because I'm catching some heat. I'm not going to stay at home and pout"

"When you come off something really disappointing, you want to come back and kind of regroup and get involved in something positive right away"

"You know, you can only throw in so many haymakers before one misses and you get knocked out"

"You can get the true essence of New Yorkers by just hanging out in Central Park"

"At one point in your life, you'll have the thing you want or the reasons why you don't"

"Having two older brothers is a healthy reminder that you're always closer to the bottom than you are to the top"

"Call me All-American, but I love Ham and Cheese sandwiches. And not just any old ham and cheese sandwich... My mother's is the best. I've tried many times to make these sandwiches on my own, but it's never the same"

"My aggression out there is my weapon. I think it's more letting them know that I'm not going to let them get away with something, and I'm not just going to kind of poke it back and be content to stay in rallies"