Archive for the 'Advent Calendar' Category

Day 15 (Memorable Match Andy vs Bjorkman Davis Cup QFs)

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

It was the win that put Team USA in to the Davis Cup final – playing away against Sweden, Andy defeated Jonas Bjorkman 6-2, 7-6(3), 6-4 in the fourth rubber to give the US an unassailable 3-1 lead in the tie.

Day 14 (Andy Roddick Youth Tennis Program)

Friday, December 14th, 2007

Helping others has once again been a huge feature of Andy’s year, and on Day 14 of Advent, we look back on the announcement of the Andy Roddick Youth Tennis Program, planned and engineered by his brother, Dr. Lawrence Roddick.

Day 13: Kickin It on Kids Day at the 2007 US Open

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

On Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the US Open, Andy played in two celebrity doubles matches and also played to hit the target.

Day 12 – Andy on Jonathan Ross

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

When in England, Andy’s been on some interesting TV shows in his time. Remember the Weakest Link? However, on day 12 of advent AR.com takes you back to June, the Friday before the Artois Championships, when Andy appeared on BBC’s comedy chat show, ‘Friday Night with Jonathan Ross’.

Day 11 (Memorable Match Andy vs Federer US Open QF)

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Although it was a loss for Andy against the Swiss World No. 1 in the US Open quarterfinals, the performance and effort that Andy produced means it goes down as one of his best matches of the year.

Andy’s ‘Notable Quotes’: Part II

Monday, December 10th, 2007

Not only a legend for his quick witted replies in a press conference, Andy’s also pretty good at bantering to make sure we can write articles like this!

Memorable Matches: Andy vs John Isner, Legg Mason Final

Sunday, December 9th, 2007

Andy claimed his second ATP title of 2007, and the 23rd of his career, with a 6-4, 7-6(4) victory over compatriot and newcomer, 6’9 John Isner.

Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award

Saturday, December 8th, 2007

Receiving this award is and will be one of the proudest moments of my life, Andy noted in his acceptance speech for the Humanitarian Award given to him by the Arthur Ashe Institute of Urban Health his past spring on April 26.

ARF and AAI Award

Friday, December 7th, 2007

One team, one world, one cause, was the motto of the evening at the 13th Annual Sports Ball on April 26, 2007, which is the motto for Day 7 on Andys Virtual Advent calendar. This past spring, the Andy Roddick Foundation was given two awards, the first, the Prestigious Leadership Award…

Andy’s Gym

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Earlier this year AndyRoddick.com gave you an exclusive behind the scenes look at the vision behind Andy’s gym. On day 6 of Advent, we’re going to look back at the incredible artwork, designed by Blue Genie Art Corporation, and inspired by Andy.