Archive for August, 2006

 

US Open: Thursday Practice

Thursday, August 31st, 2006

As Andy won a late night match against Denmark’s Kristian Bless last night and went out for a midnight meal for his birthday, he took to the courts mid-afternoon today.

Roddick celebrates birthday with Open win

Thursday, August 31st, 2006

Clearly, this was a much happier birthday for Andy Roddick.
A year after bowing out in the U.S. Open’s first round on the day he turned 23, Roddick celebrated turning 24 on Wednesday by reaching the tournament’s third round.
The 2003 U.S. Open champion, seeded ninth this time, beat Kristian Pless of Denmark 6-3, 7-6 (3), 6-3. […]

Past 2nd Round In USO

Thursday, August 31st, 2006

Andy did a good job of stepping up in the second set tiebreaker.

US OPEN: Andy Wins Over Pless

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

Andy Wins Over Pless 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. “I never miss celebrating (my birthday), even if it’s a few weeks late.”

Rain Equals Added Pressure

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

Andy got off with to a great start with a really well played first round match.

US Open 2006: Pless Up Next

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

Birthday boy, Andy, will take on Denmark’s Kristian Pless in the second round of the US Open. MATCH TIME: 2nd On Center Court after 7pm EST.

Happy Birthday Andy!

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

Tuesday Andy celebrates his 24th Birthday in New York City as he prepares for his second round match at the US Open.

Rainy Day in New York

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

From games to cards to his laptop, Andy’s been lounging and conserving his energy for his second round match up against Kristain Pless.

US Open Series Challenge Ceremony

Monday, August 28th, 2006

With both players on the grounds, Andy Roddick and Anna Ivanovic accepted their silver and gold Tiffany’s trophies in front of all the press.

Impressive Roddick crushes Frenchman Serra

Monday, August 28th, 2006

American Andy Roddick made a confident start to his bid for a second U.S. Open title as he crushed Frenchman Florent Serra 6-2 6-1 6-3 to reach the second round at Flushing Meadows.
The ninth seed, who won the Masters Series title in Cincinnati this month, hit 10 aces, one serve at 148mph and made only […]