Archive for April, 2004

Mcingvale Making Racket At Derby

Wednesday, April 28th, 2004

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — By now, you know the furniture store commercials by heart — Jim McIngvale says he really will save you money.
On Saturday at Churchill Downs, his horse might win you some.
McIngvale, the local furniture salesman and sportsman known as “Mattress Mack” for his ever-present commercials, will have his first Kentucky Derby starter as […]

Roddick Will Play Twice In St. Louis This Summer

Tuesday, April 27th, 2004

Andy Roddick (above) will play doubles with his coach, Brad Gilbert, for the St. Louis Aces on July 9 and 10. (
U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick has agreed to an additional appearance with the St. Louis Aces at Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park. And he’s bringing along a sidekick.
Roddick and his coach, Brad […]

interview With Scot From Sfx

Tuesday, April 27th, 2004

With fans everywhere screaming Andy’s name, jet-setting tournaments sprinkled across the globe, and flights to catch, it’s hard to notice the people behind the scenes who keep the show, and the athlete, running smoothly. But in an office in Miami, members of SFX Tennis Division know all too well just how much work goes into […]

N.y. Is Ideal Site For Davis Cup Semifinal

Sunday, April 25th, 2004

At last count, 30 cities had indicated to the USTA their intention to apply to host the U.S. vs. Belarus semifinal Davis Cup tie, Sept. 24-26, but the top four continue to be New York, Carson, Calif., Fort Worth, Texas, and Shreveport, La.
New York doesn”t have to make an application. The USTA owns the United […]

Coaching Roddick

Saturday, April 24th, 2004

In the 90’s Jewish coach Brad Gilbert turned Andre Agassi into a superstar. But that wasn”t enough. Now he’s doing the same for tennis sensation Andy Roddick. Jewsweek’s Marvin Glassman catches up with the coach on the court at the Nasdaq 100.
As if tennis coach Brad Gilbert did not earn enough credit when his student […]

Date Set For The Andy Roddick Charity Weekend

Thursday, April 22nd, 2004

Mark your calendar now for The Fourth Annual Andy Roddick Charity Weekend! Andy Roddick, currently ranked #2 in the world and the reigning US Open Champion, is hosting his charity weekend that includes an evening dinner dance/auction as well as a free kid’s zone and professional tennis exhibition. 2004 events will be held on December […]

inspire Yourself: Alex Smith

Thursday, April 22nd, 2004

Twelve-year-old Alex Smith, a sixth grader at Hill Country Middle School in Austin, Texas, is not your typical tennis fan. He has connections.
Namely, Andy Roddick, but the real story here is what you can accomplish when you have the will to succeed.
Alex began playing tennis at the tender age of six at the Austin Country […]

Andy Sighting Contest

Wednesday, April 21st, 2004

Do you have an Andy sighting story?
Is it good?
Is it riveting?
Is it amazing?
Tell us about it, and if we think your Andy Sighting is the best, you”ll receive a Free Club Roddick membership!
We”ll be accepting entries until April 29th,
To enter, simply send us your story in the Fan Submission section, with […]

Andy Poetry Contest

Wednesday, April 21st, 2004

Come up with your own poem about Andy, Tennis, or Andy and Tennis!
A sonnet, a haiku, even prose will do. The prize will be incredibly exciting, and right now, remains incredibly secret� so stay tuned!
To enter the Andy Poetry contest simply submit your poem in the fan submission section, with Andy Poem as the […]

Us Open Series Launches!!!!

Tuesday, April 20th, 2004

US OPEN SERIES LAUNCHES NEW ERA IN PROFESSIONAL TENNIS IN NORTH AMERICA WITH 100 HOURS OF LIVE NATIONAL TELEVISION COVERAGE
Groundbreaking Partnership Unifies North American Hard-Court Summer Season By Linking 10 Men’s and Women’s Professional Tennis Events to the US Open
Landmark ESPN Agreement Provides the Sport with Consistent, Weekly Television Platform; CBS Sports and NBC to […]