Archive for December, 2005

Beyond ACE

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

As previously reported here on AR.com, Andy was recently featured in ACE magazine in an article written by Joel Drucker. AR.com had the good fortune to speak with Joel Drucker about his thoughts on Andy, American tennis, and their image in the media.
In his ACE article, Drucker described the low status of tennis in America […]

Worrying withdrawals for Open organisers

Thursday, December 29th, 2005

The withdrawal of a number of international stars from various Australian Open lead-in events has left Melbourne Park’s tournament organisers on tenterhooks as they anxiously monitor the progress of their injured drawcards.
World number seven and four-time Australian Open champion Andre Agassi was the first to appear questionable when he pulled out of the season-ending Tennis […]

Roddick plans more risk, seeks more rewards ahead

Monday, December 26th, 2005

South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Boca Raton, Fla.
No more wimpy returns on second serve, Andy Roddick promised. No more going into a defensive shell when the balls are not in his hands.
It’s time, said the No. 1 player in the United States, for a complete and consistent change of attitude when he’s not serving. […]

Well Wishes from AR.com

Sunday, December 25th, 2005

Everywhere candles are lit and smiles are wide,
Our favorite American player is beaming with pride.
Andy’s number three, and to us number one,
As he rests his Lacoste hat and Babolats,
the holidays have begun.
With another year having come and gone,
They’re five tournaments which Andy has won.
We’ve cheered for all tourney’s, both far and near,
So here’s to you, […]

A Holiday Miracle

Friday, December 23rd, 2005

Honey Revitz may not have a sleigh led by reindeer, or climb down chimneys in the night, but to the children at the Kids In Distress program, she is the Lady of the Year. “She is the most fantastic woman I have even known,” raves Mary Pat Rose, of Kids in Distress.
A few weeks back, […]

The Gift That Keeps on Giving!

Thursday, December 22nd, 2005

This holiday season, give the gifts that keep on giving. Visit the Proshop to pick up the perfect gift for your Andy fan. All proceeds benefit the Andy Roddick Foundation.
No Compromise Bands make a great stocking stuffer, thoughtful additions to holiday cards, and even clever tree ornaments. Kick off the new year with the […]

Twelve Days of Christmas Contest

Wednesday, December 21st, 2005

AR.com is gearing up for the festive season, and to celebrate the holidays, we are bringing you a special competition! By taking part you could be the lucky winner of one year’s free membership to Club Roddick!
All you have to do is re-write the Festive song: The Twelve Days of Christmas - with an Andy, […]

A Big Night In Texas

Sunday, December 18th, 2005

They say everything is big in Texas. True to that tradition, last night Andy and compatriot Taylor Dent produced big serves, big laughs and surely big memories for the 4500 in attendance at the inaugural FedEx Texas Tennis Shootout in Frisco.
Although the competition was light hearted, Andy did take the “W” 6-4, 6-4. But the […]

Roddick, Friends Serve One Up For Kids Charity

Saturday, December 17th, 2005

The star-studded tennis cast that included former men’s No. 1 Jim Courier and three-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams underscored the main purpose of the fifth annual Andy Roddick Foundation pro-celebrity charity event.
Sure there was a shock and awe factor involved for those who attended the sold out event on the grounds of the Polo […]

Carpe Diem

Friday, December 16th, 2005

The concept of an ‘off season’ has morphed more into an ‘off week’ for Andy. Between exhibitions, his charity weekend, media promotions and constant practice and training sessions, Andy’s enthusiasm to participate has left him with only a few days to be completely idle. But very few understand the drive to make each day count […]