Frenchman stuns Federer in 2nd round Nov 12, 2009
Federer sent crashing by Frenchman Benneteau - CNN.com. Federer sent crashing by Frenchman Benneteau. (CNN -- International)
Tennis: Frenchman Simon confirmed for Brisbane ATP event Nov 12, 2009
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Newk serves up some love for Agassi Nov 12, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. John Newcombe has "complete sympathy" for him. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Davydenko advances in Paris, closer to London Nov 11, 2009
All the world top 10 players bar Andy Roddick are competing in Paris, where the last two places for the Nov. 22 to Nov. 29 World Tour Finals in London are up for grabs. AGASSI STUPID. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Verdasco, Davydenko close in on London as Tsonga lurks Nov 11, 2009
75 million-euro final Masters tournament of the year, with injured American Andy Roddick the only absentee from the world top 15. Recommend. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Ruling on Serena's Open tirade expected shortly Nov 7, 2009
Ruling on Serena Williams' U.S. Opentirade expectedsoon - Tennis - SI.com. Posted: Friday November 6, 2009 11:04AM; Updated: Friday November 6, 2009 11:09AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Roddick out of Paris Masters with injured knee Nov 7, 2009
Updated: November 6, 2009, 1:47 PM ET. Roddick withdraws from Paris Masters. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Andre Agassi: The man, the meth Nov 7, 2009
Rafael Nadal, Boris Becker and Martina Navratilova have questioned his outpouring, while Briton Andy Murray and American Andy Roddick and former coaches Daren Cahill and Nick Bollettieri have stood firmly behind the former No.1. As Nadal put it, Agassi's revelations are "damaging for the sport". (India Times, India)
JonWertheimTennis Mailbag The most compelling part of Andre Agassi's book, more mail. Nov 5, 2009
A number of people -- including Andy Roddick -- have made this same point. Apart from enabling athletes to recover physically and emotionally from a draining season, one of the benefits of a real offseason is that it leaves people missing the sport and excited for Opening Day. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Federer, Nadal upset by Agassi drug revelations Oct 30, 2009
Andy Roddick's view of Andre Agassi not changed by drug revelation - ESPN ... "However, Agassi found support at home with fellow American and Wimbledon finalist saying the 39-year-old remained his hero despite the revelations.Roddick, the leading U.S men's player who lost to Federer in this year's Wimbledon final, was one of many compatriots who remained unfazed by Agassi's admissions."Andre is and always will be my idol ... I will judge him on how he has treated me and how he has changed the... (ESPN -- Tennis)
JonWertheimTennis Mailbag Forget battle of sexes. Serena is impressive in her own right. Oct 29, 2009
Andy Roddick is Curb Your Enthusiasm -- not the most versatile, but reliably strong ... This question by Gwen Barde of Haastrecht, Netherlands, encapsulates it nicely: "When the top eight ATP players go to London for the year-end championship, won't Davydenko feel out of place or intimidated by the fact that the other seven (Federer, Nadal, Murray, Djokovic, del Potro, Roddick and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga) have become superstars and have fan bases? Or should we just call it the sublime character of... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Kill The Drama Getty ImagesU.S. Open finalist Caroline Wozniacki quit while leading a match and caused a stir in Luxembourg last week.If ever there was a case that screamed for tennis to do away with on-court coaching, it is the "scandal" surrounding Caroline Wozniacki. Euthanize the rule, writes Jon Wertheim. Oct 27, 2009
Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, the Williams sisters and Andy Murray also were absent. Still, there were four tour-level events -- and the highly regarded Calabasas challenger -- held last week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Sharapova commits to local tennis tourney Oct 21, 2009
On the men s side, 2009 Regions Championship winner Andy Roddick has already committed to defend his title at the 2010 event, which will be held in concert with the women s event Feb. 12-21 at the Racquet Club. Other players committed to the 2010 event include Lleyton Hewitt, James Blake and doubles players Mike and Bob Bryan. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
* Sports Briefs Oct 21, 2009
Roddick books finals berth. American Andy Roddick has booked his place at the World Tour Finals with four weeks of the season remaining, the ATP said yesterday ... The reaction I received from fans after the Wimbledon final was something I will never forget, the 27-year-old Roddick told the ATP Web site. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Rubin serves up spirit to B.R. children Oct 21, 2009
The event will feature singer Elton John and some of the biggest names in tennis, including Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Billie Jean King, Rubin and Anna Kournikova. As part of the launch, Rubin participated in a tennis clinic for about 100 children in the Baton Rouge area Tuesday. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Sampras says Federer will win more Slams Oct 20, 2009
U.S. tennis legend says all-time major win leader isnt finished. Pete Sampras says Roger Federer is going to win some more majors. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Serena Williams to play in La. benefit Oct 20, 2009
Organizers of the benefit announced Monday that the top-ranked Williams will join other current and former tennis stars including Andy Roddick and Anna Kournikova. The fundraiser is set for Dec. 8 on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. (KSLA.com, LA)
Brisbane tournament trying to lure Henin Oct 19, 2009
October 19, 2009 - 5:24PM. Brisbane International organisers remain confident comeback queen Justine Henin will choose to launch her Australian Open assault from Pat Rafter Arena. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rafa into Final Oct 18, 2009
Last Upd: 04:04pm 17 Oct 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Davydenko, Nadal through to semis as injury strikes Oct 18, 2009
Nadal expressed disappointment at the bitter ending as the veteran Croatian could not go on at an event peppered with pull-outs all week, including the loss of Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick and US Open winner Juan Martin del Potro. I'm sorry for Ivan,'' said the world No.2, who has also had physical problems this season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Names & Faces Oct 17, 2009
Gael Monfils (back), Juan Del Potro (wrist), Stanislas Wawrinka (stomach), Jose Acasuso (knee), Mischa Zverev (wrist), Tommy Haas (shoulder) and Andy Roddick (knee) were the other casualties. Fortunately, there are still nine tournaments left on the 2009 ATP schedule - time enough for injuries to heal and the players to make comebacks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Roddick's injured MCL to heal without surgery Oct 17, 2009
Andy Roddick's injured knee to heal without surgery - ESPN ... Roddick's return to action on horizon ... "Results of the MRI showed a mild sprain of his medial collateral ligament of the left knee," a statement on Roddick's Web site read. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Oct 17, 2009
Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off. Women to receive same rewards as men for first time. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Nadal, Djokovic advance at Shanghai Masters Oct 16, 2009
Five other players have retired from matches during 00004000 the tournament - U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro, Andy Roddick, Tommy Haas, Jose Acasuso and Mischa Zverev. Sixth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko of Russia also advanced to the quarterfinals, defeating 10th-seeded Fernando Gonzalez 6-3, 7-5. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nadal, Djokovic sweep into Shanghai quartefinals Oct 16, 2009
Five other players have retired from matches during the tournament -- U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro, Andy Roddick, Tommy Haas, Jose Acasuso and Mischa Zverev. Sixth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko of Russia also advanced to the quarterfinals, defeating 10th-seeded Fernando Gonzalez 6-3, 7-5. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Del Potro out of Shanghai match with tendinitis Oct 15, 2009
On Tuesday, fourth-seeded Andy Roddick retired from his match against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland with a left knee injury. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
* Safin takes bow with swipe at Berdych Oct 15, 2009
WEAR AND TEAR: US Open champion Juan Manuel del Potro followed US star Andy Roddick in departing the Shanghai Masters prematurely because of injury REUTERS , SHANGHAI Thursday, Oct 15, 2009, Page 20 ... Marat Safin bid farewell to his adoring Chinese fans after defeat at the Shanghai Masters yesterday, but not before taking a swipe at his opponent Tomas Berdych and American Andy Roddick ... The Argentine followed Andy Roddick in departing the event early because of injury after the US fourth... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tsonga and Verdasco play match on high speed train Oct 14, 2009
Other likely candidates to score one of the three remaining spots are Andy Roddick, Nikolay Davydenko, Gilles Simon and Robin Soderling. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Roddick limps out in Shanghai Oct 14, 2009
Roddick limps out in Shanghai ... Andy Roddicks body finally gave up on him when he limped out of the Shanghai Masters after retiring in the first set of his match against Stanislas Wawrinka yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Yankees may go with three starters Oct 14, 2009
Andy Roddick retired with left knee pain while leading Stanislas Wawrinka, 4-3, in the second round of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Roddick retires in Shanghai due to left knee pain Oct 14, 2009
Andy Roddick retiresfrom Shanghai Masters with left kneepain - Tennis - SI.com ... Andy Roddick retired with left knee pain while leading Stanislas Wawrinka 4-3 ... SHANGHAI (AP) -- Andy Roddick was forced to retire with left knee pain while leading Stanislas Wawrinka 4-3 Tuesday in the second round of the Shanghai Masters. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Roddick retires » Oct 14, 2009
Knee pain forces Andy Roddick out of Shanghai Masters - ESPN. Updated: October 13, 2009, 1:43 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Roddick retires with knee pain at Shanghai Masters Oct 14, 2009
SHANGHAI (AP) -Andy Roddick was forced to retire with left knee pain while leading Stanislas Wawrinka 4-3 Tuesday in the second round of the Shanghai Masters. Roddick, who limped into the post-match news conference, quit after wasting a break point ... "I just felt I pushed off, and then Michael (Novotny, ATP trainer) came on court and did some tests and advised that it probably wasn't worth the risk," Roddick said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Longseason criticized again Oct 13, 2009
SHANGHAI (AP) -Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick complained Tuesday that the ATP season is too long and that tennis players need a proper offseason. Both players, who are in China for the Shanghai Masters, reiterated criticism of the sport's punishing schedule. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nadal calls current ATP schedule 'impossible' Oct 13, 2009
Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick complain that schedule needs change - Tennis - SI.com ... Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick complained that the ATP season is too long ... SHANGHAI (AP) -- Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick complained Tuesday that the ATP season is too long and that tennis players need a proper offseason. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
* Roddick says players risk being worn out by taxing schedule Oct 13, 2009
Roddick says players risk being worn out by taxing schedule ... Andy Roddick said yesterday the ATP (Association of Tennis Professional) was wearing out its top players, warning that a mens tennis schedule without a proper off-season was asking for trouble ... Roddick said that the ATP could be heading for a clash with top players if something did not change in an 11-month calendar. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nadal, Roddick renew debate for shorter season Oct 13, 2009
ATP Tour: Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick renew debate for shorter season - ESPN. Updated: October 12, 2009, 8:37 AM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Roddick blasts Tour calendar but reluctant to call a strike Oct 13, 2009
SHANGHAI: An exasperated Andy Roddick said the ATP men s tour must give players more time to rest during the season or risk shortening the careers of the stars of the sport ... Roddick thought the men could learn from the WTA women s tour, which reorganised its calendar for this season and reduced the number of mandatory events from 13 to 10 ... Roddick, the fourth seed here, plays Stanislas Wawrinka in his opening match in Shanghai after the Swiss beat Pole Kubot in the first round yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Chelios, 47, to begin comeback in AHL Oct 13, 2009
Miscellany ATP players question lack of offseason Andy Roddick and Rafael Nadal, participating in the Shanghai Masters in China, said many players think the ATP season is too long and that tennis players need a proper offseason. It s ridiculous to think that you have a professional sport that doesn t have a legitimate offseason to rest, get healthy, and then train, Roddick said. (Boston Globe)
* Gonzalez wins after Zverev pulls out Oct 13, 2009
Qualifier Lukasz Kubot spurned a chance to reacquaint himself with Andy Roddick, who he beat at the China Open last week. Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka came from behind to beat the Pole 2-6, 7-6, 7-6 in a three-hour match and will play the American fourth seed in the second round. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tennis: Djokovic, Kuznetsova win in Beijing Oct 12, 2009
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Sela falls to wildcard in first round at Shanghai Oct 12, 2009
The top eight seeded players -- Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Juan Martin del Potro, Andy Roddick, Tsonga, Nikolay Davydenko, Fernando Verdasco, Gilles Simon -- all received first-round byes. World No. 1 Roger Federer withdrew from the tournament with fatigue and No. 3 Andy Murray pulled out with a wrist injury. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Djokovic wins in Beijing Oct 12, 2009
Also on Sunday, American twins Bob and Mike Bryan won the men's doubles final, defeating Andy Roddick and doubles specialist Mark Knowles in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, for their sixth title of the year. China's Peng Shuai and Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei won the women's doubles title late Saturday, beating Russia's Alla Kudryavtseva and Ekaterina Makarova, 6-3, 6-1. (iAfrica.com)
Bob, Mike Bryan lift men's double title at China Open Oct 11, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan needed 50minutes to beat Andy Roddick and Mark Knowles to claim the men's double title at China Open here on Sunday. Bob and Mike Bryan failed in their first attempt to break, but succeeded in the second, holding their second serve game to establish a 3-1 lead. (Xinhuanet, China)
Show respect: Tomic gets a rocket from Rosewall Oct 9, 2009
Andy Roddick, Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Dokic, James Blake and Gael Monfils are also expected to play in the tournament ahead of the Australian Open. Henin is training in Florida. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Henin seeks Brisbane kickoff for 2010 comeback Oct 9, 2009
Brisbane organizers unveiled the draw for the Jan. 3-10 tournament, which includes former No. 1 Ana Ivanovic, Clijsters and Andy Roddick on the men's side. Clijsters made a stunning comeback from retirement by winning the U.S. Open last month, becoming the first mother since Australia's Evonne Goolagong Cawley at Wimbledon in 1980 to win a Grand Slam singles championship. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Serena reclaims No. 1 with straight-sets victory Oct 8, 2009
In men's play, defending champion Andy Roddick lost to Polish qualifier Lucasz Kubot 6-2, 6-4, and top-seeded Rafael Nadal delivered a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 win over Cypriot wild card Marcos Baghdatis. Williams needed just over one hour for the victory that included three aces and one double- fault. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Monfils, Blake, Ivanovic to take part in Brisbane tennis international Oct 8, 2009
Other players who have confirmed their participation include Andy Roddick and Kim Clijsters. The Brisbane International will be held from January 3-10, a warm-up for the Australian Open, the first of the yearly four Grand Slam tournmaments in Melbourne. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Serena back at No. 1, Nadal survives scare Oct 7, 2009
Defending champions Andy Roddick and Jelena Jankovic were both upset at the US$6. 6 million tournament, a combined ATP/WTA event aimed at bolstering Chinas position as a key tennis marketplace. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tennis: Serena reigns supreme as Nadal survives tennis scare Oct 7, 2009
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Serena reclaims No. 1 » Oct 7, 2009
Serena Williams passes Dinara Safina for No. 1 ranking with win at China Open - ESPN. Updated: October 6, 2009, 4:16 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Gonzalez to return as Marlins’ manager Oct 7, 2009
In men s play, defending champion Andy Roddick lost to qualifier Lucasz Kubot, 6-2, 6-4, and top-seeded Rafael Nadal delivered a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 win over wild card Marcos Baghdatis. James Blake stopped Florian Mayer, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Safina, Venus ousted from China Open Oct 6, 2009
No. 2 Rafael Nadal and defending China Open champion Andy Roddick were to start their campaigns Tuesday. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Safina upset could lead to Serena's rise to No. 1 Oct 6, 2009
On Tuesday, No. 2 Rafael Nadal and defending champion Andy Roddick begin play in the men's draw. Venus Williams got off to a strong start against an 18-year-old opponent who defeated her in the second round in Tokyo last week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Safina, Kuznetsova, among China Open winners Oct 5, 2009
The China Open main draw starts Monday for the men, with world No. 2 Rafael Nadal the favorite in a field that also includes American Andy Roddick and Serbia's Novak Djokovic. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
For tweet sake: sports world adjusts to new media Oct 4, 2009
Andy Roddick took issue with the warning in yet another tweet. "I understand the on-court issue but not sure they can tell us if we can't do it on our own time ... we'll see," he wrote. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sharapova lands Tokyo title as Jankovic quits Oct 4, 2009
Maria Sharapova claims the Toray Pan Pacific Open title in Tokyo. Unseeded Russian beats Jelena Jankovic who retires with wrist injury in first set. (CNN -- International)
French teen upsets Australias Stosur in Beijing Oct 4, 2009
The mens main draw gets under way tomorrow, with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Roddick leading the charge. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Oudin crashes out in qualifying round Oct 3, 2009
The mens competition starts on Monday, with world No. 2 Rafael Nadal the favourite in a field containing defending champion Andy Roddick and Serbias Novak Djokovic. Nadal has recovered from an abdominal injury that kept him sidelined since losing in the US Open semi-finals to eventual champion Juan Martin del Potro. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Everything but the title: Drew Brees is crashing the QB party Oct 2, 2009
Brees once beat tennis star Andy Roddick as a teenager and flashes smooth footwork in the pocket. It seems Brees has a sixth sense for the right move. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tennis: Nadal and Safina headline China Open Oct 1, 2009
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Davydenko hunting for points to make tour Finals Oct 1, 2009
Also fighting to qualify for the Finals are Tsonga and French compatriot Gilles Simon, American Andy Roddick and Spaniard Fernando Verdasco. Meanwhile, French player Gael Monfils, after barely five hours in Kuala Lumpur, shrugged off the effects of jet-lag to advance to the second round of the Malaysian Open with a hard-fought 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-2) win over Uzbekistans Denis Istomin yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Swede gets chance to resurrect tennis career in KL Sep 26, 2009
The 27-year-old Swede, who has three ATP titles under his belt and popularly known as Pim Pim, has enjoyed career wins over the likes of Rafael Nadal, Juan Martin del Potro, Nikolay Davydenko and Andy Roddick. He was once ranked ninth in the world but his fortunes dipped due to injuries. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Possible Nadal-Federer Showdown in 2010 Davis Cup Sep 24, 2009
The draw for the World Group will also send the United States to Serbia, making a match between Novak Djokovic and Andy Roddick a possibility for the best-of-five series from March 5-7. "It's certainly a huge match, and certainly Djokovic playing in his home country will be tough," U.S. Tennis Association coach and former Davis Cup captain Tom Gullikson said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Baghdatis and Dent add glitter to Malaysian Open Sep 24, 2009
He was a semi-finalist at Wimbledon in the same year and enjoyed career wins over Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt, Nikolay Davydenko, Tommy Robredo and David Nalbandian. But Baghdatis has struggled with various injuries, including a stress fracture in his right wrist as well as back problems. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
