Archive for March, 2005

Interview With Luca Appino, Babolat Director Of Sports Marketing

Thursday, March 31st, 2005

AR.com: How many players in the Nasdaq 100 Open tournament are sponsored by Babolat? Luca: Team Babolat has 17 players in the Men’s Draw and 26 players in the Women’s Draw.
AR.com: How long has Andy been a part of Team Babolat? Luca: Since 1999
AR.com: What was it about Andy that made you want to sponsor him? Luca: Actually, I […]

Andy Roddick Signs On To Endorse Hit-a-way� Tennis

Wednesday, March 30th, 2005

San Diego, CA�Pro Performance Sports announced today that Andy Roddick has signed on to endorse Hit-A-Way Tennis, a dynamic, new trainer that helps you “Master the Basics, Master the Game.” Andy Roddick, the youngest American in history to finish no. 1 overall in the ATP rankings, joins fellow spokesathletes Joe Montana, Maria Sharapova, Leah O’Brien-Amico […]

Roddick Exclusive - Punk’d

Tuesday, March 29th, 2005

Andy is the latest celebrity to get punk’d by prankster Aston Kutcher. Kutcher and his crew surprised Andy while in route to his recent appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Check out Andy’s punking on MTV Sunday, April 3 at 10:00 pm (EST).
Click here to see photos from Andy’s punking!

Andy And Usta Florida Working Together

Monday, March 28th, 2005

The USTA Florida booth, located on site at the Nasdaq 100, has been buzzing with interest. In support of one another, USTA Florida is selling Andy’s “No Compromise” charity wrist band. In addition, USTA Florida is giving its members a free gift just for showing their USTA membership card.
According to Sherry Beckman, USTA Florida Director […]

Wrist Injury Bounces Roddick

Friday, March 25th, 2005

Andy Roddick will not be defending his title at the $6.56 million Nasdaq-100 Open.
Roddick, who received a first-round bye, retired from his second-round match with Spaniard Fernando Verdasco on Friday after suffering a wrist injury.
The American, who has gone 18-3 this year, was trailing, 7-6 (11-9), 4-3, when he retired with a light sprain in […]

Andy Takes On Fernando Verdasco At The Nasdaq 100

Thursday, March 24th, 2005

Andy’s first match (1st round bye) in the defense of his title at the Nasdaq 100 will be against Fernando Verdasco, who defeated Peter Wessels to reach the second round. This will be the second time in as many weeks that the 45th ranked Spaniard and Andy have met. Last week, their round of […]

Andy And Elton Host “champions For Charity”

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005

The AT&T “Champions for Charity” Gala being held on April 26th in Austin, Texas will include Elton John and his signature red grand piano for a solo performance. This is considered the “hottest ticket in town,” and the event was sold out in three days. Andy’s guest list includes former Miss USA and actress Ali […]

Andy Is Awarded The Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005

“That is what sport is all about� not making money, but making a difference in kids’ lives,” said Jerry Dunn, American’s Marathon Man, about a former award winner.
Andy was presented with the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award Tuesday night at an awards banquet co-hosted by the ATP and the WTA at the Four Seasons Hotel […]

Miami Preview

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2005

After his success in reaching the semi finals in the heat of the California desert, Andy is now relocating to the East Coast to defend his title in Miami, Florida. This time last year Andy defeated Guillermo Coria in the final of the Nasdaq 100 Open to win his third Tennis Masters Series title and […]

Congratulations! Contest Winners!

Sunday, March 20th, 2005

The essays have been read, reread, and then read again. After much deliberation, here are the winners and finalists!
First Place - Sandy C.
Second Place - Lauren C.
Third Place - Kristin S.
Finalists - Ali B., Trisha B,. Mark C., Virginie C., Sabrina D, Jenna H., Nicole J., Miles J., Cassie L,. Justin L., Lettie […]