Andy Roddick is a former world No. 1 tennis player. He reached No. 1 in men’s tennis in 2003 after beating Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain at the US Open final. It is known for its powerful premiums, which were often non-refundable. From 2002 to 2010 he was in the top 10 by the end of the year and had 5 Masters Series titles to his name. Andy was trained under the greats Jimmy Connors and Larry Stefanki. He has more than 2 million followers on Twitter.

Born name

Andrew Stephen Roddick

nickname

Andy, A-Rod

Sun sign

Virgo

Place of birth

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Residence

Austin, Texas, USA

nationality

training

Andy Roddick graduated from SEK Boca Prep International School in 2000. He completed his high school through online classes from the University of Nebraska High School .

occupation

Rentner Tennisprofi, Philanthrop

family

• Father – Jerry Roddick (Businessman)
• Mother – Blanche Roddick (school teacher)
• Siblings – Lawrence Roddick (older brother), John Roddick (older brother) (former tennis pro)
• Other – Lawrence/Lorence John Roddick (paternal grandfather), Marion/Marian Agnes Bailey (paternal grandmother), Louis Edwin Corell (maternal grandfather), Hazel Elizabeth Speth (maternal grandmother)

Manager

Andy Roddick is managed by –

• Collin Smeeton, SFX Sports, Washington DC, United States
• Die Andy Roddick Foundation, Austin, Texas, USA

Trainer

• Tarik Benhabiles (1999–2003)
• Brad Gilbert (2003–2004)
• Dean Goldfine (2004–2006)
• Jimmy Connors (2006–2008)
• John Roddick
• Larry Stefanki (2008–2012)

plays

Right-handed (two-handed backhand)

To build

Athletic

Height

188 cm (6 ft 2 in)

weight

86 kg or 189.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Andy Roddick dated –

1. Ashley Harkleroad (1998-2000) – In 1998, Andy began dating fellow tennis player Ashley Harkleroad. Their relationship lasted about 2 years.
2. Mandy Moore (2002-2004) – In September 2002, Andy began dating actress Mandy Moore. Their relationship lasted until March 2004.
3. Lauren Bedford (2005) – In 2005, Andy had a brief encounter with model Lauren Bedford.
4. Sabrina Aldridge (2005) – In 2005, Andy was spotted dating actress Sabrina Aldridge.
5. Maria Sharapova (2005-2006) – In 2005, Andy began a relationship with Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova. However, in November 2006, the couple separated.
6. Paris Hilton (2006) – In October 2006, Andy had a brief encounter with socialite Paris Hilton.
7. Brooklyn Decker (2007 – Present) – In September 2007, Andy began dating actress and Sports Illustrated swimwear model, Brooklyn Decker. Andy first saw her on the CNN/Sports Illustrated website She Says Z . According to Brooklyn on David Letterman Show,Andy had his agent get in touch with her agent for a chance to meet. The two began dating shortly thereafter and announced their engagement on March 31, 2008 on his website. After a year-long engagement, the couple tied the knot on April 17, 2009 in Austin, Texas. They are blessed with two children, son Hank Roddick (born September 30, 2015) and daughter Stevie Roddick (born November 2017).

race/ethnicity

White

He is of German, English, 1/8 Norwegian, small amounts of Welsh, Irish, French/French Canadian, Swiss German, Swiss French, distant Dutch, and possibly 1/128 Cree First Nations ancestry.

hair colour

Hellbraun

eye color

hazel

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Long rounded chin
• Lower, wider jaws

brand promotion

Andy Roddick has done endorsement work for brands like –

• Reebok Footwear and Sportswear
• American Express
• Rolex watches
• Babolat racket
• Lacoste Glasses
• TravisMathew Apparel
• Lexus
• Powerade
• Parlux fragrances
• Arizona Beverage Company
• Microsoft Xbox
• Sega

Known for

• Conquered the men’s tennis world rankings in 2003 after beating Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain in 2003 US Open final
• Remained in the top 10 rankings from 2002 to 2010 and won 5 Masters Series titles during that period

First tennis match

In May 1998 he made his tennis debut at the USA F2 Futures tournament.

first movie

In 2011, he made his big screen debut in a cameo role in the romantic comedy film Just Join Us as the handsome guy on the plane.

First TV show

In 2002, he made his first TV show appearance in the family comedy fantasy series Sabrina the Teenage Witch .

Personal trainer

Andy Roddick worked with coach Doug Spreen during his time as a tennis pro. Doug has helped Andy manage his training, leaving him vulnerable to minor injuries. Andy’s training focused primarily on strengthening his shoulders and core muscles.

Here are the 3 main exercises that were part of Andy Roddick’s training routine:

• Stability Ball Crunch – With legs plating on the floor, lie on a medium-sized stability ball. Place your hands behind your head or in front of your chest and slowly lift your shoulder and back off the ball as you would a regular crunch. Perform the process for 3 sets of 20 reps.
• Tummy tuck – Lie on the floor with your hands by your sides, or under your buttocks. Lift feet off the floor together and without touching the floor, raise feet a few more inches and return to starting point. Do 3 sets of 20 repetitions each.
• External rotation – Sit with one leg on the bench and the other firmly on the floor. Bend leg at knee to support one hand. Now take a dumbbell of a comfortable weight and hold it with a bent elbow. Extend the arm with the dumbbell while keeping the elbow locked. Hold the arm and lower it again. Do 3 sets of 10 reps each.

Aside from that, Andy worked on endurance training, 30, 40, 60 meter sprints (8 each) followed by 5 or 6 300s (300 meters) the next day. As part of his leg workouts, he also does bunny hops, drills, lunges, and squat jumps.

As for his diet, Andy has been consuming more protein and vegetables, reducing or completely stopping carbohydrate intake during exercise. He also drank plenty of electrolyte-fortified water to stay hydrated during game season.

Andy Roddick favorite things

• smell – pizza
• Word – The F-word because it’s a noun, an adjective, and a verb
• Actor – Sean Penn
• Filme – The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Wedding Crashers (2005), Star Wars-Serie
• Non-Tennis Clothing Label – Happy Jeans

Andy Roddick Facts

1. He grew up in Austin (Texas) and Boca Raton (Florida).
2. In his early days as a junior player, Andy had considered retiring from tennis after a breakdown.
3. Although he reached major Grand-Slam finals like Wimbledon (in 2004, 2005 and 2009) and the US Open (2006), he was defeated by Roger Federer each time.
4. Snakes are his greatest fear.
5. His earliest childhood memory is of his life in Nebraska, their house and being stuck in the snow.
6. As a tennis player, he most admires Andre Agassi, who uses his fame to serve various purposes.
7. The trait he regrets most about himself is his honesty, good or bad.
8. The trait he regrets most in others is ignorance and recklessness.
9. His most embarrassing moments were his breakdowns on the pitch.
10. His most prized possessions are his golf clubs.
11. The feature he dislikes the most about his looks is his bald spot.
12. Wine is his guiltiest pleasure.
13. Biting his nails is his worst habit.
14. Stifler (played by Seann William Scott) from American Pie Movie would play him in the movie of his life.
15. Growing up, he always wanted to be an athlete.
16. He only invited close friends and family members to his dream dinner party.
17. If he could dig one thing out of his past, he would want a shot at winning a Wimbledon title.
18. He wants to be remembered with a touch of positivity.
19. The most important lesson life has taught him is: “Every time you think you figured something out, a curvature ball comes around the corner. So be adaptable. “
20. His best vacation spots are Hawaii and Rome.
21. The craziest thing a fan has ever done for him is send underwear in an envelope.
22. He is known for impersonating other players like Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal, Lleyton Hewitt and Novak Djokovic.
23. He had the fastest serve in US Open history, serving at around 150 mph against American Scoville Jenkins and Spain’s Rafael Nadal.
24. In 2004 he won the ESPY Award for “Best Male Tennis Player”.
25. On July 22, 2017, Andy was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame .
26. On his 30th birthday (on August 30, 2012), Andy announced during the 2012 US Open that he would like to retire after the tournament so he could focus on his work at the Andy Roddick Foundation .
27. Visit his official website @ arfoundation.org.
28. Follow him on Twitter.