About Andy Roddick
The former No. 1 tennis player in the world, Andrew Stephen “Andy” Roddick, is an American. His estimated net worth is $45 million. Andy Roddick is one of the most well-liked players in professional tennis, with possibly the finest first and second serve combination, the top ranking among American players for a number of years, a quick wit, and a particular appeal to many female fans. Despite having only one Grand Slam singles championship, the 2003 US Open, Roddick has reached four other Grand Slam finals, including one each at Wimbledon and the US Open.
Andy had a fantastic junior career; in 2000, he won the US Open and the Australian Open and rose to the top spot among junior players. He continued to perform well after turning pro that year, winning a Challenger event and making it all the way to the quarterfinals in Washington. Roddick has achieved top-20 status by 2001 after winning three ATP singles titles and making it to the US Open quarterfinals. In addition, he made a perfect Davis Cup debut. Similar to 2001, 2002 saw two ATP titles, a US Open quarterfinal, sustained Davis Cup dominance, and more ranking increases into the top 10.
Andy’s best year was in 2003, when he attained the #1 position and won six singles championships, including the US Open, two Masters Series tournaments (Montreal and Cincinnati), and the Montreal and Cincinnati Opens. Additionally, Roddick defeated Younes El Aynaoui in a quarterfinal at the Australian Open that lasted a record 21-19 in the fifth set and was one of the most spectacular Grand Slam matches in history.
Roddick also had a strong 2004, winning four additional singles championships and reaching his first Wimbledon final, where he fell to Roger Federer. In the Davis Cup semifinal, Andy served the fastest tennis serve ever at 155 mph, helping the US Davis Cup side advance to their first final since 1997. The year’s 1017 aces were all produced by Andy’s strong serve. With regard to serving statistics, 2005 was fairly comparable, with five ATP championships and a second Wimbledon final defeat by Federer.
Andy only won one singles match in 2006—in Cincinnati—but he still advanced to another Grand Slam final, when he fell to Federer at the US Open. He continued to compete in the Davis Cup, but he suffered a crushing defeat to Russian Marat Safin in a pivotal semifinal encounter. If there was anything Roddick needed to make up for in his Davis Cup participation, he definitely accomplished it in 2007, winning all six of his matches and helping the US defeat Russia 4-1 in the championship match. In addition, he won two additional ATP championships and advanced to the Australian Open semifinals, where he lost to Roger Federer.
The victories Roddick had over the top three athletes—Djokovic (3), Nadal (2), and, yes, Federer—were likely his year’s high point. Three ATP championships were also won by Andy, but the US Open quarterfinal was his finest Grand Slam performance. Roddick continued to lead the circuit in service games won and break points avoided, and his serve remained his go-to move. Andy’s Grand Slam performances in 2009 were substantially better, including his best-yet fourth-round performance at Roland Garros, a semifinal appearance at the Australian Open, and a thrilling Wimbledon final loss to Roger Federer (16-14 in the fifth set).
A vast record of serving accolades, nine years in a row with at least one ATP title, eight top-10 year-end rankings, and 31 Davis Cup victories, the second-most of all time (behind John McEnroe), are just a few of Andy Roddick’s remarkable career achievements. The 2004 ATP Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award, granted for his efforts with the Andy Roddick Foundation, which has earned millions for a number of charities, is his highest honor off the court. Since then, Andy has established a program in San Antonio, Texas, that provides underprivileged children with tennis lessons and academic scholarships.
Roddick has participated in just one tournament after his retirement, the 2015 BB&T Atlanta Open. Andy Roddick’s net worth is projected to be $45 million as of 2023. Roddick was the QQQ Champions Series champion in 2015 and again in 2017. Roddick and Belgian Kim Clijsters were both inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017.
Basic Info
- Date of Birth: 8/30/1982
- Nation: USA
- Height: 6’2″
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Turned Pro: 2000
- Best Singles Grand Slams: Won US Open in 2003, finalist in 2006. Finalist at Wimbledon in 2004, 2005, and 2009.
- Plays: Right-handed, with a two-handed backhand.
- Basic Style: Power baseliner with improving all-court skills.
- Greatest Strengths: The most powerful first serve in tennis, backed up by a huge kick second serve and a powerful forehand. Quick, agile, hardy, and confident.
- Room for Improvement: No major weaknesses. Two-handed backhand has become solid. One-handed slice backhand becoming an important asset. Return of serve can gain consistency and accuracy.
