Austinist Interviews Andy Roddick

Andy Roddick, the world’s sixth-ranked men’s tennis player and part-time Austin resident, was in town last weekend for his Second Annual Andy Roddick Foundation Charity Gala.Founded in 2001, the Andy Roddick Foundation raises money to benefit organizations that aid in the development of at-risk children and families, including those that have been abused, abandoned and neglected. The Foundation’s goal is to improve the quality of life and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all children based on the principles of respect for family, education and morality. Since its launch, Roddick’s foundation has raised over $5 million for children’s charities.

Andy sat down with us a few hours before Sunday night’s gala at the Four Seasons Hotel and discussed his foundation, the pressure of being one of the world’s top players and, of course, Austin.

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