Andy Roddick

Andy Roddick reacts against Roger Federer of Switzerland during day ten of the 2007 U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 5, 2007 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City The 2003 US Open Champion is America's best prospect at the 2010 US Open Tennis championships. Still one of the best players in world tennis and a consistent performer on hard court surfaces, Roddick is overdue a big win following numerous strong performances in top-tier hard-court tournaments.

Andy Roddick Biography

Unlike many top men's singles players, Andy Roddick made no major breakthroughs in his junior tennis career. Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1982, Roddick grew up in Austin, Texas moved to Boca Raton in Florida at the age of 11 to train.

Andy Roddick launched his career in the professional tennis circuit at the age of 17. He made a sparkling debut by claiming three ATP titles in his first full year of competition in 2001, winning two tournaments on clay and one on hard court.

Playing Style

Andy Roddick possesses the most powerful serve in tennis, regularly clocking first-serve speeds in excess of 150mph. His brutal serve is backed up by one of the strongest forehands in the game. However his greatest strength is also seen as a handicap, as it is claimed his power shots come at the expense shot diversity.

Andy Roddick Achievements

Andy Roddick is no stranger to grand slam glory, having taken the US Open title in 2003. While Roddick has failed to take another slam he's reached four more finals and has also claimed a number of Masters Series titles on hard courts. Roddick has also finished ranked in the ATP Tour Top 10 every year since 2002.

Andy Roddick US Open Form

In 2010 Andy Roddick has shown glimmers of the skill and power that took him to the US Open title in 2003. The American scored a win at the 2010 Miami Masters and also reached the final of the 2010 Indian Wells Masters. Roddick is always a contender for a quarterfinal berth at the US Open, and could go further if he builds some momentum against an open looking 2010 US Open field.

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