Archive for June, 2006

 

Wimbeldon Round 1 Preview

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

After much anticipation, Andy Roddick (3) will begin his Wimbledon campaign Tuesday on Court 1 against Serbia and Montenegro’s Jarko Tipsarevic. Forecasts predict the same weather that suspended Monday’s play may threaten matches Tuesday afternoon as well, but cloudy skies will not affect Andy’s determined disposition as he embarks on his first match at SW19.
Tipsarevic […]

Listen To The Official Andy Roddick Podcast!

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

Check out the first ever “Rodcast” – a podcast focused on, well who else, Andy Roddick. This casual and creative collection of news is yet another source on andyroddick.com to keep you up to date on Andy and Team Roddick.
Available both on itunes and the direct link below, Rodcasts are designed to feature, among other […]

Andy In ATP Tennis Blog

Monday, June 26th, 2006

“Andy’s been coming over and listening to our music and we’re trying to get him to make a cameo at the gig. But he needs to step out of his comfort zone with ‘Ice, Ice, Baby.’ We’ve been rehearsing some new material including Eminem, 8 Mile, Young C and Bust A Move. Glenn Weiner has […]

A Look Back: Wimbledon 2002

Monday, June 26th, 2006

The Championships in 2002 saw the last man to win Wimbledon before Roger Federer began his three year reign at SW19. Lleyton Hewitt lifted the title in 2002, beating another first time finalist, David Nalbandian on Centre Court in straight sets.
It was another Wimbledon plagued by rain in the latter stages. Play was not as […]

Dave Matthews Band – Wimbledon

Monday, June 26th, 2006

Boyd Tinsley, violinist in Dave Matthews Band, one of today’s most popular musical groups, has composed new theme music to be used throughout ESPN2’s extensive coverage of the most prestigious event on the tennis calendar, The Championships – Wimbledon. The network will present 120 hours of programming with daily coverage throughout the fortnight from London, […]

What do you think of that, Andy? – Part 2

Monday, June 26th, 2006

OK, here is part II of the grass-court quotes article, like we promised! Just to remind you, in part I, we looked at Andy’s anonymity, his household weapons and the infamous ‘Baaa’. Now we turn our attention to acrobatics, and Andy’s more, shall we say, flirtatious side!
After a win over Radek Stepanek at Queen’s in […]

On The Rod Part Five - Queens

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

On the Rod Part 5 shows more Andy off-the-court. As he’s walking off the grass court at Queen’s Club following his win over Chile’s Fernando Gonzalez, we get an inside look at Andy’s life off the tennis-grounds.
From breakfast to laundry to attempting to throw a French accent out there, this On the Rod might be […]

The Wimbledon Wombles Return…

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

Thoughts that pop into your mind when you think of Wimbledon…
Strawberries and cream?
Henman Hill?
Grass?
All white?
Pete Sampras?
Tradition?
RAIN?
Will Tim do it this year?
Will ANDY do it this year?
The Wimbledon Championships are just days away, and while Andy puts the finishing touches to his game at SW19, everybody else tantalisingly awaits 1.00pm on Monday, when Roger Federer will […]

Wimbledon Draw

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

The draw came out yesterday, and we feel pretty good about Andy,a chances. We know that Tipsarevic had a good win on grass against Andy Murray at queens, and will be a formidable first round opponent. Andy has had a great week of preparation and is really coming into form after his nagging […]

On The Rod Part Four - Queens

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

In the fourth segment of the “On the Rod” exclusive footage done by Lacoste at the Stella Artois Championships in London, it’s just two weeks before Wimbledon and Andy’s first match of the season on grass. You get to see him play, hear his progress, and get a glimpse of what’s to come.
“I feel I […]