Andy Roddick is an American professional tennis player who is a former World No. 1. Roddick has won 32 singles titles and was a runner-up at the 2003 US Open, losing to Roger Federer in the final in five sets.
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Early Life
Andy Roddick was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 30, 1982. He was the only child of Jerry and Blanche Roddick. His father, a former All-American tennis player at the University of Nebraska, moved the family to Austin, Texas, when Roddick was four to start a tennis academy. Roddick’s parents divorced when he was nine, but his father remained an influential presence in his life.
Family
Andy Roddick was born in Austin, Texas, the son of Blanche, a schoolteacher, and Jerry Roddick, a business owner. He is the younger brother of Lawrence Roddick. His father committed suicide in 2004.
Education
Andy Roddick was born on August 30, 1982, in Omaha, Nebraska. His mother, Blanche, was a kindergarten teacher and his father, Jerry, owned a sporting goods store. Roddick’s parents divorced when he was four and he was raised in Austin, Texas by his mother. When Roddick was just eight years old, he began playing tennis competitively. As a young player, he won several local and regional tournaments. At the age of 12, Roddick decided to leave home and begin training at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida. He quickly rose through the ranks of junior tennis ranks and became one of the top-ranked juniors in the world.
Roddick made his professional debut in 2000 at the age of 18. He quickly rose through the ranks of professional tennis, winning his first ATP tournament in 2002. In 2003, Roddick reached the finals of Wimbledon, becoming the first American man to do so since Michael Chang in 1996. Roddick would go on to win multiple ATP titles over the next few years and reach the finals of Wimbledon again in 2004 and 2005. In 2006, Roddick won his only Grand Slam singles title at the US Open. He retired from professional tennis in 2012 with 32 career ATP titles to his name.
Professional Career
Andy Roddick is a former World No. 1 American professional tennis player. He is the most recent North American male player to win a Grand Slam singles event at the 2003 US Open, defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final. Roddick reached four other Grand Slam finals (Wimbledon in 2004, 2005 and 2009, and the US Open in 2006), losing to Roger Federer each time. He is married to Brooklyn Decker, a former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model.
Beginnings
Andy Roddick was born in Ouichita Falls, Texas, on August 30th, 1982. Roddick’s parents, Jerry and Blanche, divorced when he was young. Roddick’s father remarried Debbie Carlisle in 2001. Roddick has two brothers: John (older) and Lawrence (younger). He also has two sisters: Serena and Larkyn. His father, Jerry, played tennis at the University of Georgia from 1977-1981.
Breakthrough
Andy Roddick had a breakthrough year in 2001, when he won his first ATP title at the SAP Open in San Jose. He reached the final of the clay court Fayme International in Houston and the semi-finals of the masters Series event in Rome. On grass, he won his first ever Wimbledon junior title, before making it to the third round of the main event. His world ranking jumped from outside the top 150 at the start of 2001, to inside the top 20 by year’s end.
Grand Slams
Andy Roddick is an American former World No. 1 professional tennis player. He is known for his powerful service and baseline play. He became a Grand Slam singles champion when he won the title at the 2003 US Open. Roddick reached four other Grand Slam finals (Wimbledon in 2004, 2005, and 2009; and the US Open in 2006), but lost to Roger Federer each time. Roddick’s only Masters 1000 title came in 2003 at Miami.
Personal Life
Andy Roddick is an American tennis player who was once ranked as the World No. 1. He has won 32 singles titles and 3 Grand Slam titles. He is married to Brooklyn Decker, a supermodel, and they have two children. Roddick has been very private about his personal life and has never given an interview about his family or home.
Marriage
On April 17, 2009, Roddick married model Brooklyn Decker. The couple’s first child, a son named Hank, was born on September 30, 2015. They welcomed their second child, a daughter named Blake Harper, on November 18, 2018.
Children
Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker have two children together. Their first child, a boy named Hank, was born in 2015. In 2017, they welcomed their daughter, Stevie. The family resides in Austin, Texas.
Business Ventures
Andy Roddick has many business ventures outside of tennis. He is an owner of a clothing line called “ARod” which is available at Macy’s, J.C. Penney, and Lord & Taylor. His other ventures include a steakhouse in Austin, Texas, an entertainment company, and a foundation for children’s charities.
Legacy
Andy Roddick was an American professional tennis player. He was a former World No. 1 ranked player and is the most recent North American male player to win a Grand Slam singles tournament. Roddick has defeated many great players such as Roger Federer, Andre Agassi, and Pete Sampras.
Impact on Tennis
Andy Roddick is an American former professional tennis player. He is the most recent North American male No. 1 and is a former World No. 1. Roddick achieved several year-end championships, won five Masters Series tournaments, was a gold medalist for the United States in the 2003 Summer Olympics, and helped the U.S. Davis Cup team win the 2007 Davis Cup. He also won the 2009 Wimbledon Championships singles title, defeating Swiss Roger Federer in the final, becoming only the sixth American man to ever win Wimbledon and the first since Andre Agassi in 1992.Roddick retired on August 30, 2012, after losing in the fourth round of that year’s US Open to Juan Mónaco of Argentina.
During his tenure as World No. 1, Roddick was famous for his powerful service delivery and dominating serve — his delivery was subsequently categorized as one of best in the Open Era — and features one of tennis’ most famous forehands. Described by Forbes as “already one of history’s most important figures”,Roddick has been credited with helping revive popular interest in tennis during a period when games were dominated by baseline players such as Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
