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Andy Roddick
Roddick in 2009
Kintra Unitit States
ResidenceAustin, Texas
Born (1982-08-30) 30 August 1982 (age 43)
Omaha, Nebraska
Hicht1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Turned pro2000
RetiredSeptember 5, 2012
PlaysRicgt-haundit
(twa-haundit backhaund)
Coach(es)Jimmy Connors
Prize money$20,637,390
Singles
Career record612–213
Career titles32
Heichest rankinNo. 1 (November 3, 2003)
Grand Slam Singles results
Australian OpenSF (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009)
French Open4R (2009)
WimbledonF (2004, 2005, 2009)
US OpenW (2003)
Ither toornaments
Tour FinalsSF (2003, 2004, 2007)
Olympic Gemmes3R (2004)
Doubles
Career record67–50
Career titles4
Heichest rankinNo. 50 (Januar 11, 2010)
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian Open-
French Open1R (2009)
Wimbledon1R (2001)
US Open2R (1999, 2000)
Last updatit on: September 10, 2012.

Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick (born August 30, 1982) is a retired American professional tennis player an umwhile warld no. 1.

He became a Grand Slam singles champion whan he wan the title at the 2003 US Open, defeatin Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final. He is the noo the last North American male player tae win a Grand Slam singles event. Roddick reached fower ither Grand Slam finals (Wimbledon in 2004, 2005, an 2009, an the US Open in 2006), losin tae Roger Federer in aw fower. He is mairit tae Brooklyn Decker, a Sports Illustrated swimwear model an actress.

On August 30, 2012, durin the 2012 US Open an on his 30t birthday, Roddick annoonced that he would retire efter the toornament. Follaein a fowert-roond defeat tae Juan Martín del Potro, Roddick retired frae the sport wi the aim o focusin on his foondation in futur years.[2]

Career statistics

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Grand Slam Tournaments

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History

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Toornament2000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012SRW–L
Australian Open A A 2R SF QF SF 4R SF 3R SF QF 4R 2R 0 / 11 38–11
French Open A 3R 1R 1R 2R 2R 1R 1R A 4R 3R A 1R 0 / 10 9–10
Wimbledon A 3R 3R SF F F 3R QF 2R F 4R 3R 3R 0 / 12 41–12
US Open 1R QF QF W QF 1R F QF QF 3R 2R QF 4R 1 / 13 43–12
Wan–Lost 0–1 8–3 7–4 17–3 15–4 12–4 11–4 13–4 7–3 16–4 10–4 9–3 6–4 1 / 46 131–45

Finals: 5 (1 teetle, 4 runners-up)

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Outcome Year Championship Surface Opponent Score
Winner2003US OpenHaurd Juan Carlos Ferrero6–3, 7–6(7–2), 6–3
Runner-up2004WimbledonGress Roger Federer6–4, 5–7, 6–7(3–7), 4–6
Runner-up2005WimbledonGress Roger Federer2–6, 6–7(2–7), 4–6
Runner-up2006US OpenHaurd Roger Federer2–6, 6–4, 5–7, 1–6
Runner-up2009WimbledonGress Roger Federer7–5, 6–7(6–8), 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 14–16

Masters Series

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Finals: 9 (5 teetles, 4 runners-up)

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Ootcome Year Championship Surface Opponent Score
Runner-up2002Canada (Toronto) (1)Haurd Guillermo Cañas4–6, 5–7
Winner2003MontrealHaurd David Nalbandian6–1, 6–3
Winner2003CincinnatiHaurd Mardy Fish4–6, 7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–4)
Winner2004MiamiHaurd Guillermo Coria6–7(2–7), 6–3, 6–1, ret.
Runner-up2004Toronto (2)Haurd Roger Federer5–7, 3–6
Runner-up2005CincinnatiHaurd Roger Federer3–6, 5–7
Winner2006Cincinnati (2)Haurd Juan Carlos Ferrero6–3, 6–4
Runner-up2010Indian WellsHaurd Ivan Ljubičić6–7(3–7), 6–7(5–7)
Winner2010Miami (2)Haurd Tomáš Berdych7–5, 6–4

Records

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  • These records wur attained in Open Era o tennis.
ChampionshipYearsRecord accomplishedPlayer tied
Wimbledon200939 gemmes wan in a Grand Slam final[3]Stands alone
ATP Warld Tour200718 consecutive tiebreaks wan[4]Stands alone
US Open2004Fastest serve in a Grand Slam toornament (152 mph)Stands alone

References

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  1. "Roland Garros – The 2010 French Open – Official Site by IBM". 2010.rolandgarros.com. Archived frae the original on 31 Mey 2011. Retrieved 17 Mey 2011.
  2. "Andy Roddick retires after US Open defeat by Del Potro". Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  3. "Roddick looks forward to 'laid-back' Eastbourne". Eastbourne Herald. 16 Juin 2012. Retrieved 17 Juin 2012. [H]e holds the record of most games won in a Grand Slam final at 39.[deid airtin]
  4. "Andy Roddick – Career Highlights". ATP World Tour. Retrieved 31 August 2012. 2007 — Led ATP circuit with...an Open Era record 18 straight won from February (Memphis) through early July (Wimbledon).

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