Archive for March, 2004
Overcoming The “cute” Shot
Roddick overcomes `cute shot” to advance at Key Biscayne 3/30/04 5:47 PM
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) _ Andy Roddick’s rocket serves kept coming back. His backhand looked shaky. His third-set lead disappeared.
And when Jonas Bjorkman saved a point with a behind-the-back shot, Roddick feared trouble.
“I was thinking, `This is really beautiful,””” Roddick said. “He hit that […]
Andy’s Future Plans?
After capturing the US Open title, you might think Andy’s accomplished all of his goals, but as all Andy fans know, he’s much more driven and motivated than that!
In fact, his immediate goals include winning both a Gold Medal, as well as Wimbledon… No small order, that’s for sure. Would that be enough for you?
When […]
where’s Andy On His Off-time?
What does Andy like to do on his days off?
Well, that depends… if he’s at home in Austin, he likes to relax, hang-out on the lake, or shoot some hoops.
But if he’s at an event, he likes to hit, relax, and maybe even take in a concert, or see a professional sporting event.
Hey, it’s all […]
think Good Strokes Are Everything?
Is There More To Your Game Than Good Strokes?
Yes, Yes, YES!!!!
Think that just because you can nail a backhand down the line, or slam your forehand across the court that you’re ready to take on the world? Not so fast!
There’s more to the game of tennis than just good strokes.
Many of you have probably lost […]
want To Improve Your Serve?
Here’s a quick tip for those of you still struggling with your serve, or perhaps just needing a boost of power.
Ever been told to “scratch your back” when working on your serve?
Well, if you’ve ever watched the professionals, you’ll notice that many (those with good service motion), never actually touch their backs with their racquet […]
Andy Advances To Meet Moya In Quarter-finals
Andy Roddick vs. Carlos Moya Thursday, Second on Stadium court, following a 1.00pm start (local time)
On Tuesday, Andy Roddick booked his place in the quarter finals of the Nasdaq-100 Open with a straight sets win over the Argentine Canas 6-3, 6-3. The match was straight up on Stadium Court after the biggest result of the […]
Post Match Interview: A.roddick/g.canas 6-3, 6-3
THE MODERATOR: Andy advances to his second quarterfinal here in Key Biscayne and improves his match record to 23-5 on the season. He”ll take on the winner of Moya-Robredo in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Questions.
Q. Is this routine?
ANDY RODDICK: It turned out that way. It definitely felt like a grind kind of going into the second […]
ar.com And Andy’s Trainer Doug Spreen
If you have watched a tennis tournament in the last couple of years, you have seen players cramp, twist, and dive their way into a barrage of injuries. In that case, you have probably seen Doug Spreen, a former ATP tour trainer, run onto court with a bottomless bag of goodies similar to that of […]
Post Match Interview: A.roddick/j.bjorkman 6-4, 3-6, 6-3
THE MODERATOR: Questions.
Q. Can you look at that as firing the first salvo in the Davis Cup war?
ANDY RODDICK: If that counted for a point or half a point or something towards our Davis Cup tie, maybe.
But I was playing this match for the NASDAQ. Obviously, you can”t help but think forward a couple of […]
Andy To Play Canas On Tuesday In Miami
Andy has set up a fourth round clash with Argentine, Guillermo Canas. The match is scheduled to be played fourth on stadium court, following an 11.00am start (local time).
Andy has played Canas just once before in the final of TMS Toronto, 2002, which Canas won in straight sets.
Fourth round opponent: Guillermo Canas Birthdate: 11/25/1977 Birthplace: […]
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