Archive for April, 2006

 

Vote For Andy: Davis Cup “Player of the Quarterfinals”

Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Following his electric victories over Chili’s Nicolas Massu and Fernando Gonzalez, Andy rightfully earned the nickname “The Closer.” Now you can help him earn Player of the Quarterfinals.
Along with Chris Guccione (AUS), Juan Ignacio Chela (ARG), and Dmitry Tursunov (RUS), Andy has been recognized for his outstanding performance in April that helped set up […]

Andy Appointed to Presidential Council

Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Yesterday President George W. Bush appointed Andy to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports for a two-year term. Andy is now one of twenty members who will advise the President through the Secretary of Health and Human Services about physical activity, fitness, and sports in America.
For 50 years, the President’s Council on […]

Classic Andy TV: Regis and Kelly

Saturday, April 29th, 2006

“I thought I was going to be really nervous, but I went out there and I was pretty calm,” Andy told Regis and Kelly following his US Open victory in 2003. From his role models, to his celebratory night of diner and dancing, Andy gets personal during his appearance on the popular morning talk show.
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Babolat Introduces a Collection of Tennis Shoes

Friday, April 28th, 2006

The highlight of the Spring/Summer collection is the Team All Court Roddick, part of the recently launched Andy Roddick signature gear that also includes the new Pure Drive Roddick racquet. Babolat developed and designed this equipment exclusively for Roddick. Retail prices for the shoes range from $54 to $109.
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This Week In Andy History: Charity in Austin

Friday, April 28th, 2006

A brand new feature on AR.com for you to look forward to is our dip into the past. In the coming weeks, we will be revisiting some of Andy’s history on and off the court. So lights off as we roll out the projector and reminisce about the life of Andy Roddick, so far!
This week […]

Andy the Ambassador

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

What do musician Eric Clapton, Golfer Phil Mickelson, underwater explorer Henri Germain Delauze, opera singer Cecilia Bartoli and Andy Roddick have in common? We’ll give you a hint; Andy is not taking singing lessons or exploring the deep blue any time soon. Besides being honored champions in their respective fields, this notable group comprises some […]

Resting Before Rome

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

It seems in the world of tennis we are on the road most of the time. So it has been nice to have a break, sleep in my own bed, and get caught up on things. This past week Andy has been busy getting ready for Clay in Europe. Of course he is […]

Andy Training For Clay Season

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

Thought I’d check in and share a little on the training Andy is doing to get ready for the clay season. I had Sam Querrey (up and coming young American) come in and hit with Andy for a week. Andy and Sam were hitting on the clay courts at Andy’s club. Andy has really been […]

Tridente feroz

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

La organización del Mundial de Tenis en Dusseldorf (Alemania) confirmó este miércoles a Fernando González, Nicolás Massú y Adrián García como los integrantes del equipo chileno para el tradicional certamen a disputarse del 21 al 27 de mayo.
La conformación de los ocho equipos que participarán sobre la arcilla del Rochusclub fueron dados a conocer en […]

Roddick Highlights Shootout

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

There’s only a week left before Andy Roddick returns to Charleston on May 3 for an evening at Family Circle Magazine Stadium.
If the return is anything like his first trip to the Family Circle complex for the 2004 Davis Cup semifinals, ticket-holders should have a great time. He served up a world-record serve the first […]