Andy Roddick Bio | Wiki
Andy Roddick is a well-known American former world No. 1 tennis player. As a player, he won the 2003 US Open. Andy reached four other major finals, losing to rival Roger Federer each time. He was ranked in the year-end top 10 for nine consecutive years and won five Masters titles in that period.
Further, he retired from professional tennis following the 2012 US Open to focus on his work at the Andy Roddick Foundation. Andy played for the Austin Aces in World Team Tennis in 2015 and was the 2015 and 2017 champions of the QQQ Champions Series. In addition, he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2015.
Andy Roddick Age
He was born on August 30, 1982, in Omaha, Nebraska, in the United States. Andy is 40 years old.
Andy Roddick Height
He is a man of tall stature. Andy is 6 ft 2 in (Approx 1.88 m).
Andy Roddick Family
He was born to his loving and supportive parents in Omaha, Nebraska, in the United States. Andy holds an American nationality and is of Caucasian ethnicity. He is the son of Jerry Roddick, a businessman, and Blanche Corell, a school teacher. He grew up with his two older brothers Lawrence and John, who were both promising tennis players at a young age.
Andy Roddick Wife
He is happily hitched to his beautiful wife Brooklyn Decker on April 17, 2009. Brooklyn is a famous 35 years old model and actress, known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The duo began dating in 2007 and got engaged in March 2008. Andy and Brooklyn are parents of a son, Hank, born in 2015, and a daughter, Stevie, born in 2017. The family lived in Roddick’s hometown of Austin, but they currently reside in Charlotte, North Carolina. Before, Andy dated actress and singer Mandy Moore from 2003 to 2004.
Andy Roddick Education
He studied at SEK Boca Prep International School and graduated in 2000. Andy then attained his high school diploma online through the University of Nebraska High School.
Andy Roddick Kids
Brooklyn and Andy are parents of a son, Hank, born in 2015, and a daughter, Stevie, born in 2017. His son Hank is 7 years old.
Andy Roddick Junior Tennis
He played his Junior competitive tennis from 1997 to 2000. Andy finished as the No. 6 junior in the U.S. in 1999 and as the No. 1 junior in the world in 2000. Also, he won six world junior singles titles and seven world junior doubles titles and won the US Open and Australian Open junior singles titles in 2000. His breakthrough was from 2000 to 2002.
Andy Roddick US Open
Moreover, he joined the US Open title and world No. 1 in 2003 and defeated Younes El Aynaoui in the quarterfinals of the 2003 Australian Open. He also won in the United Kingdom by winning Queen’s Club, beating No. 2 Andre Agassi, 6–1, 6–7, 7–6, along the way, and reaching the Wimbledon semifinals. His hard-court record in 2003 included his first Masters Series titles. By the age of 21, he was ranked No. 1, the first American to finish a year at No. 1 since Andre Agassi in 1999. Andy had his First Wimbledon final in 2004 but lost in four sets to defending champion, Federer. He was knocked out during the 2004 US Open in a five-set quarterfinal against another big server, Joachim Johansson.
His first tournament victory was the SAP Open in San Jose in 2005. He also won the U.S. Men’s Claycourt Championships, reclaiming the title he won in 2001 and 2002. Further, he defeated Gaël Monfils to wrap up a tournament without losing a set or getting his serve broken at the Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon. Andy appeared in US Open final in 2006 and Davis Cup victory in 2007. He was forced to retire against Australian Lleyton Hewitt while trailing, due to a hamstring injury during his 2012 season at the 2012 Australian Open.
He retired from professional tennis following the 2012 US Open at No. 39, the lowest he had been since 2000. Andy played one tournament on tour, the 2015 BB&T Atlanta Open, where he competed in the men’s doubles event with Mardy Fish but lost in the quarterfinals. In addition, he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on July 22, 2017, alongside Kim Clijsters of Belgium.
Andy Roddick TV Personality
He was a guest star on the television show Sabrina the Teenage Witch as himself in April 200. Also, he appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn in 2002 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 among others. Andy hosted Saturday Night Live in November 2003. Moreover, he appeared on an episode of The Weakest Link in June 2004.
Andy appeared in the “Speed Feels Better” music video for singer-songwriter Michael Tolcher in March 2009. Further, he played tennis using a frying pan instead of a racquet for the book Andy Roddick Beat Me With a Frying Pan by Todd Gallagher. Andy had a cameo at the end of the film Just Go With It in 2011 and also appeared on Celebrity Family Feud with his wife and the rest of the Decker family in 2019. Additionally, he became a temporary contributor to Tennis Channel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Andy was hired by Fox Sports 1 as co-host for the network’s flagship program Fox Sports Live in 2013. He joined the BBC as a pundit and commentator for the 2015 Wimbledon Championships 2015.
Andy Roddick Net Worth
His successful career as a former world No. 1 tennis player and tv personality has been his main source of attaining his fortune. Andy’s net worth is $40 Million.
How Tall Is Andy Roddick
Andy is a man of tall stature and is 6 ft 2 in.
Who Is Andy Roddick
Andy is a well-known American former world No. 1 tennis player. As a player, he won the 2003 US Open. Andy reached four other major finals, losing to rival Roger Federer each time. He was placed in the year-end top 10 for nine consecutive years and won five Masters titles in that period.
Is Andy Roddick Worth
He has earned an estimated net worth of $40 Million from working as a former world No. 1 tennis player and tv personality.
Andy’s Social media Account
Twitter – @andyroddick