Andy Roddick
Andy Roddick
Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddickis an American former professional tennis player...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth30 August 1982
CityOmaha, NE
CountryUnited States of America
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Thanks. We'll have to play a close one next time.
case deserve lose wrong
Sometimes you feel you've done something wrong and deserve to lose the match. That wasn't the case today. He just went for broke,
To be honest, after what happened, it would have been unprofessional to go on and on,
felt good happened last round run time
First round of the U.S. Open, the last time that happened I was 17. It's not something I expected. You know, I just felt like I was going to have a pretty good run here.
broke came couple found game good playing second shots stuck turned
Fernando came out playing lights-out in the first couple of sets, and I just stuck around and found a way. It was that one game when I broke in the second set. I made a couple good shots and it turned into a riot.
battles couple pressure week wing
A lot of pressure is off ... by us doing well this week as well, ... I feel like I've been through a couple battles here. I'm excited. I'm going to go out there and just wing it and have fun.
ball corners fine hit return
There were a lot times I hit the ball fine in the corners and he got back to return it. It was frustrating.
allowed constantly flow
There were a lot more rallies, which allowed me to get into the flow of things. I didn't have someone constantly pressuring me,
cold favorites time tough
They're a tough team. For the first time in a while, we're not the favorites going in. It will be a tough one, and cold as well.
absolutely far hit
You're right on as far as that one. Backhands, I didn't hit it well. You're absolutely correct.
against best definitely played
This is probably the best I have played against him. He definitely played much better particularly with his volleying.
days today
On days like today where it is pretty hot, you just try to get through.
compete contender feels grand looking second
Now I feel I can be a contender and when I'm looking into the grand slams it feels like I can compete all the way into the second Sunday.
chose good optimistic practice surprise week
That's not a surprise (that the Belgians chose clay). But it's fine. I think we had a good week of practice and we're optimistic about this weekend.