Archive for April, 2005

Tms Rome Draw Released

Saturday, April 30th, 2005

The draw for next week’s Masters Series in Rome has been released. Andy will be the number one seed due to the withdrawals of both Federer and Hewitt. In the first round Andy has been drawn against Britain’s Greg Rusedski.
Andy, who was present at the draw, has played Rusedski five times before and has […]

Clay Court Season Warm-up Has Been Hot

Saturday, April 30th, 2005

The clay court season has just begun and Andy could not have started it in a better way. After having to withdraw from Monte Carlo with a wrist injury he suffered at the Nasdaq-100 Open, it was onto Texas, where Andy participated in an exhibition match against Mardy Fish, which he won, at River Oaks […]

Elton John Rocks The House At The Andy Roddick Charity Benefit

Wednesday, April 27th, 2005

Music superstar, Elton John, performed to a sold out crowd as tennis superstar, Andy Roddick hosted the 2005 “Champions for Charity” Gala and Auction that was held on Tuesday, April 26th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin.
David Kiernan, from Pure Energy of South Florida, was the MC and auctioneer for the evening. Andy […]

Andy Roddick And Elton John Team For Charity

Wednesday, April 27th, 2005

Andy Roddick, America’s number #1 tennis player was joined by mega superstar, Sir Elton John, in a celebrity night to remember. More than $900,000 was raised Tuesday evening, as Andy Roddick, hosted the first annual “Champions for Charity” gala in The Four Seasons Ballroom in Austin.
The evening included dinner, entertainment, and a live auction. The […]

Interview With Brian Edwards/ Pam Tillis

Monday, April 25th, 2005

How does AR + BE = PT? Well, with Andy Roddick’s foundation and his celebrity development director, Brian Edwards, they were able to reach out and get support from country music and broadway star Pam Tillis. After speaking to Brian about Pam and her career, dreams, and achievements, there is much to be said about […]

Andy Wins U.s. Men’s Clay Court Championships

Sunday, April 24th, 2005

It was Andy’s day and tournament as he closed out his final match against Frenchman, friend, and practice partner, Sebastien Grosjean, in straight sets 6-2, 6-2.
Andy came out inspired and never looked back as he simply brought too much heat for the crafty Grosjean to counter. This gives Andy his fourth career clay court title […]

Fathers Are Good To Have Nearby

Sunday, April 24th, 2005

A recent Andy sighting on location in Houston found Andy entering his favorite Subway sandwich shop in need of a serious nutritional boost. As his sandwich was placed in front of him, he realized there was a problem. He was in the Subway while his wallet remained safely in his hotel room.
A dilemma�A sinking feeling�what […]

Andy Into The Finals

Saturday, April 23rd, 2005

After fighting off a sluggish beginning and a service break in the first set, Andy turned up the heat breaking Melzer’s serve three times in the second set and claiming his right to the finals 6-4 6-1.
Dean Goldfine stated, “Andy played another good match today. He got off to a slow start but then played […]

Lacoste Announces The Signature Of A 5-year Deal With Andy Roddick

Saturday, April 23rd, 2005

A CHEMISE LACOSTE is pleased to announce that, following recent negotiations, LACOSTE has entered into a five-year partnership with Andy RODDICK. From May 1st, Andy RODDICK will become part of the LACOSTE Tennis Team, which includes some of the most promising players, such as Richard GASQUET or Tatiana GOLOVIN.
After great champions like Arthur ASHE, Tony […]

Andy Through To Houston Semis

Friday, April 22nd, 2005

The skies were overcast this morning in Houston, but shortly before Andy’s match, the sun came out over Gallery Furniture Stadium.
Andy had one of his best matches on clay here today, defeating Luis Horna of Peru in straight sets 6-4, 6-1 in just 57 minutes. According to Andy’s coach, Dean Goldfine, “The training and timing […]