Archive for May, 2006
Grass looks greener for injured Roddick
THE green grass of Queen’s and Wimbledon will be a sight for Andy Roddick’s sore eyes as well as a welcome resting place for his troublesome ankle after another fruitless French Open campaign.
The American was trailing 6-4 7-5 1-0 in his first round clash with Spanish journeyman Alberto Martin yesterday when he retired, still […]
Am Ex Members Can Buy U.S. Open Tickets On Monday
Before the French Open concludes you can secure your spot in the U.S. Open — if you’re an American Express card holder. American Express and the USTA today announced that American Express will once again offer AmEx card members the opportunity to purchase 2006 U.S. Open tickets prior to public sale. Tickets are available […]
ESPN Gets Personal
In addition to expansive match coverage, ESPN will be airing a series of one-on-one interviews with Andy throughout the French Open and Wimbledon. Heavily focused on the relationship between Andy and John, the vignettes explore everything from growing up in the Roddick household to changing coaching philosophies throughout the years. “There was always something going […]
Roddick retires from first-round match with ankle injury
A sore ankle meant another quick exit for Andy Roddick at the French Open.
Andy Roddick
AP Photo/Alastair Grant
Roddick lost in the opening round for the third time in six French Open appearances.
Roddick aggravated an ankle injury and retired trailing Alberto Martin 6-4, 7-5, 1-0 in the first round Tuesday.
Seeded fifth, Roddick lost in the opening round […]
Clay Court 101
In 2005, 1,435 aces were hit at Roland Garros, versus 2,080 at Wimbledon. It is no surprise that clay proves to be the most difficult surface for heavy hitting Americans. Dr. Stuart Miller, the chief technical ‘wizard’ for the International Tennis Federation gave ESPN Magazine a tennis insider’s look into the physics which makes Roland […]
Interview: Roland Garros 5/30/06
The official Roland Garros website has a video interview with Andy, taken on May 30th, 2006. This comes after Andy’s latest game, where risking further injury to an already concerning condition forced Andy to compromise his stubborn spirit today, Andy retired against Alberto Martin 4-6, 5-7, 0-1 (ret.)
Stay tuned to ar.com for more coverage of […]
Andy’s Ankle Ends Roland Garros
It was little surprise that Andy chose to give Roland Garros a go despite still recovering from a sprain incurred less than week ago. Andy’s competitive spirit has seen him play through stomach illnesses and sore shoulders among other ailments. But risking further injury to an already concerning condition forced Andy to compromise his stubborn […]
Andy’s Mission: Alberto Martin
After successfully recovering from his worrying ankle injury, Andy is all set to compete in the French Open. Up first for the American is Spaniard, Alberto Martin.
The Spaniards are famed for their ability on clay courts, but Martin has struggled a little of late on the dirt. He comes into the French Open on the […]
“On The Rod” Latest
Rolandgarros.lacoste.com continues to bring exclusive coverage of Andy’s preparation for the French Open.
In two very personal episodes, the latest “On the Rod” vignettes cover the disappointing injury incurred versus Nicolas Massu in Düsseldorf. Lacoste captures Andy’s frustrations and personal reflections following the sprain. Andy also explains the inspiration behind his weekly blogs on andyroddick.com.
For more […]
Roddick likely to play in French Open
Andy Roddick got through a second practice session at Roland Garros on his injured left ankle with no apparent problems Sunday and his coach said the fifth-seeded American probably will play at the French Open.
“It looks that way right now,” said John Roddick, Andy’s older brother and coach. “The progress has been faster than we […]
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