Archive for December, 2004

Have You Seen My ‘no Compromise’ Wrist Band?

Tuesday, December 28th, 2004

At his normal break-neck pace, Andy is busy closing out 2004 while preparing for 2005. After spending the holiday with his family, Andy and his new coach Dean Goldfine have started practice sessions which are anticipated to be one week in Texas and one week in Florida before departing for Australia.
Writers for ar.com are frantically […]

“my Ride” Tour Wrapped Up

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2004

It was a road trip that spanned three states in four days as Andy teamed up with his Davis Cup pals Mardy Fish and the Bryans brothers to headline a cross-country tennis exhibition tour.
“I have always talked to my friends about taking a road trip around the country and just taking time to really get […]

What Did You Do This Year?

Tuesday, December 21st, 2004

He is the #2 ranked tennis player in the world and former #1 season ending ranked player in 2003. He is 74-16 in singles matches this year claiming four titles in Miami AMS, London / Queen’s Club, San Jose, and Indianapolis.
Off the court, Andy has been: * Featured on Magazine Covers of Player Magazine, […]

Minnesota Tennis Challenge

Monday, December 20th, 2004

For sports fans sick of surly athletes, a breath of fresh air blew through Minnesota Wednesday.
The breeze was generated in part by the 155-mph serve of America’s top tennis player Andy Roddick. The 22-year-old, ranked second in the world behind Swiss star Roger Federer, understands his role as ambassador of the sport in the United […]

Breaking News From Team Roddick

Saturday, December 18th, 2004

It is official, Andy Roddick has hired Dean Goldfine as his coach effective immediately. Rumors have been circulating for some time, in fact, Davis Cup Captain, Patrick McEnroe, was very supportive of this possibility and was quoted last Thursday: “I’ve heard Dean has been mentioned and I don’t think that’s solidified yet though I know […]

On The Road: My Ride Bus Tour

Friday, December 17th, 2004

Andy, Mardy, Bob and Mike have taken world class tennis and world class fun to thousands as they travel from state to state in a bus plush enough for a king. This afternoon was filled with a clinic for 400 enthusiastic tennis players and was followed by competitive games and pure fun.
Tonight’s menu is described […]

Andy Roddick Is The Hit Of Minnesota Challenge

Thursday, December 16th, 2004

Somewhere between the Twin Cities and Mobile, Ala., Wednesday night, two well known twentysomething men stepped off a bus cursing the elements and two of their good friends.
Andy Roddick and Edina-born Mardy Fish lost a doubles match to Mike and Bob Bryan at the Minnesota Tennis Challenge Wednesday night at Xcel Energy Center before an […]

Stars Celebrate Andy Roddick Charity Weekend!

Wednesday, December 15th, 2004

It was a packed house at Andy’s Fourth Annual Charity Weekend hosted by the Polo Club Boca Raton last Saturday and Sunday. In addition to thousands of terrific fans and a ’sold-out” crowd, Andy also received help from many celebrity friends to help raise money for children in need. Tennis Celebrities included Anna Kournikova, John […]

Andy Roddick Signs Exclusive Worldwide License Agreement With Parlux Fragrances

Tuesday, December 14th, 2004

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA December 14, 2004. World class tennis star, Andy Roddick, has signed an exclusive license agreement with Parlux Fragrances, Inc. (NASDAQ:PARL) to launch a signature fragrance under his own name. Parlux expects to launch the fragrance before spring 2006. Roddick will play a creative role in product development. Financial terms of the agreement […]

Andy And Brad Gilbert Part Ways

Monday, December 13th, 2004

Breaking news was released today by Andy regarding his coaching relationship with Brad Gilbert. Some rumors had been circulating recently of a change in personnel at Team Roddick, and today it was officially announced that Andy and Brad would, indeed be going separate ways.
The announcement was made today by Andy’s short statement. “The decision to […]