Andrew Stephen Roddick Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick (born August 30, 1982) is a former American professional tennis player and former World No. 1. He is known for his fast service and powerful forehand.He became a Grand Slam singles champion when he won the title at the 2003 US Open, defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final. He is currently the last North American male player to win a Grand Slam singles event, and the last to both become world number-one and year-end world number-one (2003). Roddick reached four other Grand Slam finals (Wimbledon in 2004, 2005, and 2009, and the US Open in 2006), losing to Roger Federer every time. He is married to Brooklyn Decker, a Sports Illustrated swimwear model and actress.On August 30, 2012, during the 2012 US Open and on his 30th birthday, Roddick announced that he would retire after the tournament. Following a fourth-round defeat by Juan Martín del Potro, Roddick retired from the sport with the aim of focusing on his foundation, the Andy Roddick Foundation, in future years.Andy Roddick is currently playing for the Austin Aces in World Team Tennis This is his 8th season in World Team Tennis and the 5th team he has played for.
Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year, Best Game ESPY Award
Movies
Just Go With It, Wimbledon 2009 Official Film, Wimbledon 2009 Men's Final: Roger Federer vs. Andy Roddick
TV Shows
Charity Jam, Open Access
Star Sign
Virgo
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I'll never lose my roots. I think I'm too close to my family for that. I still make my trip back to Nebraska every year, and I still love going back to Texas where I grew up, as well. I've just kind of had to mature a little bit more and get used to a little bit different style of life. - on never losing his Roots
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Elmo's a very important person in my life. You've got to have Elmo's respect. You don't want to piss him off. - after tripping to get a Elmo doll in the stands in the Australian Open
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We thought it [my rabbit] was a boy at first, but with rabbits you can't tell for the first couple of months. We initially named the rabbit Stifler [after the character in the film, American Pie (1999)]. But now we think it's a girl so we may have to change its name to Phoebe. - on his pet rabbit
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Fact
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Has known friend and tennis great Serena Williams since they both attended tennis school when he was only 8-years-old.
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His maternal grandmother was of German descent. His ancestry also includes English, Norwegian, Welsh, Irish, French, Swiss-French, and distant Dutch.
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Appeared in a commercial, with Bill Kurtis, for AT&T's 3-G Internet network. [2009]
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Recently won the Stella Artois championships at Queens Club in preparation for Wimbledon. [June 2007]
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Announced his retirement from the Pro Tennis circuit after the 2012 US open.
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Lost his World Record for the fastest ever recorded serve to Ivo Karlovic from Croatia who recently blasted a 156mph rocket in a Davis cup match eclipsing Roddick's 155mph record.
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Announced on his website that he is engaged to Brooklyn Decker. (31 March 2008).
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Broke his old W.R. for the fastest ever recorded serve. It now stands at 155 M.p.h.
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Sat 12 Jun 2004: Broke his record for fastest serve speed once again, recording a 153 mph serve at Stella Artois Championships.
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Broke his own record for faster serve April 11, 2004 in Delray Beach Florida, with a serve of 152 mph.
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As of February 6, 2004 holds the record for the fastest serve in a competition at 150 miles per hour.
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In People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive issue in 2001 and 2003.
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Graduted from Boca Raton Prep in 2000
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The second ever tennis player (men's first) in history to host Saturday Night Live
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Coached by former pro Brad Gilbert (June 2003- December 2004).
$800,000
