Archive for June, 2005

 

Andy’s Day Off

Monday, June 27th, 2005

In his post match interview on Saturday, Andy was asked what he would do on his day off – Middle Sunday at Wimbledon – his response was that he was not sure. Reliable sources (ar.com has three writers on site at Wimbledon) have reported that Andy had a very relaxing and ordinary day off – […]

We Queue For You

Sunday, June 26th, 2005

At Ar.Com, we understand that you want “all Andy, all the time.” We try to bring you up to date information on Andy’s on and off court activities. With an international staff, Ar.com is on site at many tournaments through out the year. But keeping track of Andy in one city, especially at a Grand […]

Andy Into The Wimbledon Round Of Sixteen

Saturday, June 25th, 2005

Under grey skies at SW19, Andy moved into the last 16 of the Wimbledon Championships. Playing against fellow SFX client, Igor Andreev, Andy looked comfortable throughout and was very deserved of his fourth round place.
It was a match between two big hitters and two players who clearly favour their forehand wings. Many points were slugged […]

Andy Roddick Interview - June 25, 2005

Saturday, June 25th, 2005

THE MODERATOR: Questions, please, for Andy Roddick.
Q. Three matches in three days, was it any kind of emotional problem for you?
ANDY RODDICK: I have many emotional problems, but they weren’t caused by having to go on the court three days in a row.
No, I mean, it was fine. You kind of expect […]

Andy Keeps Rolling

Saturday, June 25th, 2005

Andy has moved into the fourth round by defeating Igor Andreev 6-2, 6-2, 7-6. After the drama of the Bracciali match this is a strong display of Andy’s resolve.
Check back for a full match report.
Go Andy!

Andy Dismisses Bracciali

Friday, June 24th, 2005

Under the blistering sun with no breeze, sitting front row behind the chair of Andy Roddick at Centre Court made it all worth it. Andy and Daniel Bracciali finally walked on the court at 7pm, due to a previous disheartening five set match which sent Tim Henman home. The sun was going down, the court […]

Andy Roddick Interview - June 24, 2005

Friday, June 24th, 2005

THE MODERATOR: Andy Roddick. Questions, please.
Q. What about your career like goalkeeper?
ANDY RODDICK: My career as a goalkeeper? I don’t think anybody would want me on their team as a goalkeeper. But, you know, I had a good save today.
Q. That was a spectacular diving save. It was part of a broader piece […]

Andy Advances To Round Three

Friday, June 24th, 2005

It was awesome display of grass court tennis by Andy and Daniele Bracciali form Italy. Play was suspended yesterday after three sets of play with Andy taking the first two sets 7-5, 6-3 and Bracciali staging another of his comeback statements by taking the third set in a tiebreak 7-6.
Today’s match continued at the same […]

Andy Vs. Bracciali: Part One

Thursday, June 23rd, 2005

No, that was not gunfire on Centre Court today. It was only the sound of power serves and crackling forehands off the racquets of Andy and Daniele Bracciali in their second round match at Wimbledon.
Andy was moving well and protecting his serve as Bracciali fought to do the same. It appeared to be Andy’s day, […]

Into The Darkness

Thursday, June 23rd, 2005

Andy’s match with the scrappy Italian, Daniele Bracciali was suspended after three sets of play with Andy leading 7-5, 6-3, 6-7.
The match will resume Friday on Centre Court second on after a 1:00 PM start (8:00 AM Eastern) beginning on ESPN Classic.
Check back for the match report.