Archive for July, 2006
Tough Match With Oudsema
“Andy got through a tough match against Oudsema tonight.”
Andy Takes Out Oudsema
In a bitter sweet victory, Andy defeated compatriot Scott Oudsema 6-7(3), 6-3, 6-2, but injured himself late in the third set while reaching for a ball. Although he continued to wince in pain during the service motion and power ground strokes, he fought through to finish the match. Andy noted, “I wasn’t going to give […]
Oudsema Next Obstacle for Andy
After his very comfortable win over Rik De Voest in the first round in LA, Andy will now take on his fellow American Scott Oudsema in the second round. Oudsema, who is 20 and from Michigan, came through his first round match against Benjamin Becker in straight sets to set up his meeting with the […]
Why Roddick will benefit from Connors
The final at the RCA Championship was the best I’ve seen Andy Roddick play in a while. Spending just a few days with Jimmy Connors made a difference. It was obvious he got through to Andy as he was hitting the ball as well as I’ve seen him hit it all year.
I thought he was […]
Roddick Advances at Countrywide Classic
Top-seeded Andy Roddick took a methodical 6-4, 6-4 victory over Rik De Voest of South Africa in Wednesday’s second round of the Countrywide Classic.
No. 3 seed Fernando Gonzalez also advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Marat Safin, and No. 6 Tommy Haas defeated Paul Capdeville 6-3, 4-6, 6-1.
Paul Goldstein extended his […]
Countrywide Classic: Andy’s Press Conference Quotes
In his post match press conference at the Countywide Classic, Andy touched on several subjects including working with Jimmy Connors, reflecting on the year overall, his interaction with the media, and his friendship with Sam Querrey. Check out some of Andy’s feedback below.
“My mom took me for my 9th birthday,” Andy fondly remembers watching Connors […]
Good Start in LA
Andy got off to a great start in LA. De Voest had nothing to lose and was really going for his shots, and not giving Andy much to hit. Andy served well again, and started to see his returns better. Hopefully, he can build on this match tomorrow night.
Andy Into Round Two At Countrywide Classic
“I’m playing with a purpose,” Andy told the press following his first round victory over Rik De Voest 6-4, 6-4 at the Countrywide Classic in Los Angeles. Jimmy Connors, John Roddick and Doug Spreen watched courtside as Andy took stadium court..
Andy prepared for the unusual humidity, wearing all white as he took stadium court. De […]
De Voest First Test for Andy in LA.
Playing his first match under the guidance of Jimmy Connors, Andy will face Rik De Voest in the first round of the 2006 Countrywide Classic. The temperatures have been soaring in California recently and Andy will be hoping to turn up the heat even more for De Voest with some new found confidence after his […]
Countrywide Classic Preview
“New name, same Battlefield- Bring It!” The players plan on bringing and slamming everything including the kitchen sink at their opponents, a term Andy once used in a loss against Federer, and it will be a fight to the end as this tournament offers both a lucrative cash prize as well as high points for […]
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