Archive for November, 2004

Next!

Thursday, November 18th, 2004

Andy’s next match at the 2004 Masters Cup is Tuesday as he takes on red hot Marat Safin, who has set a blistering pace this year and defeated Guillermo Coria in the first round of this round robin event. The air is sure to heat up as both players blast serves and hit smoking ground […]

One Down!

Wednesday, November 17th, 2004

Andy has won his first round match against Tim Henman 7-5, 7-6(6). Andy was expecting a battle as Henman had won their last two meetings. At 5-5 in the first set and Henman leading 40-15, Andy blasted powerful serves and sizzling passing shots winning eight of the next ten points and taking the first set.
In […]

Roddick Sportscenter Ads Hit The Air

Tuesday, November 16th, 2004

ANDY is featured in two ESPN Sports Center ads that are being rolled out beginning this week. In typical ESPN fashion, the ads are humorous, often poking fun at the athletes and anchors appearing in them.
One spot is called “Nickname.” The No. 2 player in the world is in the ESPN offices in Bristol, Conn., […]

Andy Busy In Houston

Monday, November 15th, 2004

The temperatures are dipping low in Houston, but action is getting heated as play gets underway today at the Tennis Masters Cup. The Red Group begins play today with top seed Roger Federer in action in the afternoon session and the man attempting to take over Andy for the No. 2 spot, Llyeton Hewitt, playing […]

Andy In Houston

Sunday, November 14th, 2004

All the players in the 2004 Houston Masters Cup were center stage and available for media day on Friday. There were interviews and photo sessions everywhere including television, magazines, newspapers, and radio.
The action was nonstop but the mood remained relaxed and friendly as this seasoned group of veterans is well prepared to handle the demands […]

Masters Cup And Davis Cup Update

Friday, November 12th, 2004

The order of play has been released for the first round of the Masters Cup Championships in Houston, and Andy (2, USA) will play Tim Henman (7, GBR) on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m.
In addition, US Davis Cup Captain, Patrick McEnroe has officially announced that the anticipated four player team of Andy, Mardy Fish, […]

Masters Cup Preview

Wednesday, November 10th, 2004

The eight best men tennis players in the world will gather in Houston, Texas for the second consecutive year to compete for one of the most prestigious titles on the ATP Circuit, Masters Cup Champion.
As the No. 2 player in the world, Andy will make his second appearance at the Masters Cup, set to begin […]

Grant Morgan, Up Close And Personal

Tuesday, November 9th, 2004

Don’t call him a stringer! While that is the essence of his role within Team Roddick, Grant Morgan has now been Andy’s equipment manager for an entire year. Many of you might have seen the video interview on the website from earlier this year capturing a glimpse of Grant’s daily routine at an event. It […]

Notice To Members And Visitors To Andyroddick.com

Saturday, November 6th, 2004

Andy’s website is undergoing major renovations at this time. Most of these changes are technical and will not be visible to you, but the advantages moving forward will be very rewarding for all of us. As with any change in technology, there may be some problems and we will be working feverishly to resolve every […]

Mirnyi Advances Past Andy Into Paris Quarterfinals

Thursday, November 4th, 2004

PARIS BERCY — 11/4/2004 —
Andy had never lost a match to Max Mirnyi, until today. Earlier, Andy had practiced well with coach Brad Gilbert focusing on Mirnyi’s serve and volley style. Even though Andy’s passing shots were crisp and on the mark in practice, that same crispness did not follow him to the match.
The […]