Archive for July, 2004

 

Andy Through To Round Three In Toronto

Thursday, July 29th, 2004

Andy has defeated Spaniard, Feliciano Lopez 6-3, 7-6(5). It was a close match, with Andy just edging out the victory. Andy’s serving was impressive as he hit 13 aces and won 87% of points on his first serve.
Andy will play Chela in the third round, as the second match on Stadium court tonight. Chela defeated […]

Roddick Defeats Lopez

Thursday, July 29th, 2004

Andy has moved onto the third round at the TMS Canada, defeating Feliciano Lopez, 6-3, 7-6 (5).
Given the rigorous schedule of events today, Andy said he was “happy in get out in two for sure” and called the day ’successful” since he was not broken in the match.
He won the final set in a […]

Fast Facts

Thursday, July 29th, 2004

Andy has recorded the fastest serve at the TMS Toronto thus far, clocked at 228 km/h or 141 mph. Following him in a close seconed is Marat Safin with a 138 mph/223 kmh result.
Andy has been nick-named “The Rock Star” by a local Toronto newspaper.
Last night, Andy appeared as guest of honor at a […]

Detailed Match Report-roddick Vs Benneteau

Thursday, July 29th, 2004

No one really gave Julien Benneteau much of chance against No. 2 seed Andy Roddick last night, but he obviously wasn’t listening to his detractors.
Benneteau came out firing, matching Roddick shot for shot, but the only thing the qualifier from France won last night was the opening toss, where he elected to receive, putting the […]

Post Match Interview: A.roddick/j.benneteau 6-4, 6-2

Thursday, July 29th, 2004

Andy Roddick - July 28
(partial transcript)
Q. Andy, he seemed to be giving you quite some trouble until 2-1 in the second set. Can you talk about what’s difficult in his game and what he does well?
A. Yeah. I thought he was playing well, you know. He hit a bunch of winners from far back in […]

Big Day Of Tennis In Toronto

Thursday, July 29th, 2004

In a huge line-up today at TMS Toronto, which sees the majority of big stars play twice, Andy Roddick will also take his part, in his second round match against Feliciano Lopez (ESP). The match is scheduled for third on Stadium court following an 11.00am start (local time).
Andy and Lopez have played just once before, […]

Andy Passes Julian Benneteau In Toronto

Wednesday, July 28th, 2004

Roddick beat French qualifier Julien Benneteau 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday night to reach the second round of the $2.5 million Masters Canada tournament.
Benneteau had a 2-1 lead in the second set when he was forced to duck abruptly to avoid being hit by Roddick’s passing shot. He required treatment on his neck and returned with […]

Pre-match Interview

Wednesday, July 28th, 2004

Q: Are you thinking about doing pretty much what you did last summer this summer?
A: That would be nice, but you know I know it will be hard to come by. Last year was, it was pretty amazing to win, you know, the two Masters leadups and the finish with the Open. You know, I […]

andy’s Autograph Session

Wednesday, July 28th, 2004

Andy’s Reebok autograph signing session was a great success on Monday.
Nearly one hundred lucky fans were able to meet Andy and get an autograph as well as be one of the first to get some authentic Roddick Reebok gear.
Reebok has come out with some great-looking t-shrits with quotes such as “Roddick,” “Mrs. Roddick,” and “I […]

Roddick, Federer Stars Of Tuesday Night

Wednesday, July 28th, 2004

Andy has yet to take the court at the TMS Toronto, but he was all over the screens at the Rexall Centre and on local coverage on the TSN network, which aired back-to-back TMS finals from last year–Montreal and Cincy.
Of course, for Andy fans, the results were good.
Roger Federer finally managed to get […]