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Moves from Austin, Texas to Boca Raton, Florida
Moves from Austin, Texas from ages 4-11 to Boca Prep International School in 1993, to further his tennis game, at the tennis academy ("All auditions for actors, models, musicians"). -
Andy Agassi was on the same flight with Andy Roddick
Andy's Article Regarding flight with AndreAndy Roddick's tennis inspiration, was Andre Agassi, so for Andy meeting Andre was a monumental point in his early tennis career. Andy then wrote an article in 2008 Time Magazine, explaining how inspirational Andre is to him. He also explained the flight they took together, and how nervous he was but Andre made him feel comfortable to ask questions and to be open ("The 2008 TIME 100"). -
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First American ranked #1 in World, since Andre Agassi
At the Tennis Masters Cup in Houston, Texas, Andre defeated World No. 7 Carlos Moya of Spain, where he then defeated No. 4 Guerillmo Coria of Argentina before loosing to Roger Federer in the semifinals. However, by the the end of 2003, Andy was ranked No. 1 in the world. -
Started Andy Roddick Foundation
href='https://media.licdn.com/media/p/6/005/08c/362/35aacd1.png' >Photo of Andy teaching kids in need, tennis for free through his foundation. </a>Andy's foundation serves to build schools for children in need, summer learning programs and to teach under priviledged kids tennis. His foundation has raised over 15,000,000 dollars ("Andy Roddick Foundation: Celebrity Supporters") & ("Keep Up With Andy Roddick Foundation"). -
Andy Roddick is known for his furious forehand, and sizzling serve
Andy Serve Right to Rafa Face At the Masters London tournament in 2010, Roddick made a 141 mph serve, going so incredibly fast, the tennis ball hit Rafael Nadal, straight in the face, before Rafa had time to prepare to return the serve ("Roddick 141 M/h Serve to Nadal's Face!"). -
Retirement from Tennis Career
Retirement AnnouncementAndy announced his retirement plans from professional tennis, after the US Open in 2012. He explains the main reason for retiring is how he is starting to not feel the same way on the court, it is more of a job than a passion from when he was playing as a kid. He also explains how his body and mental health is not in the best of shape to continue playing professional tennis ("An Interview with Andy Roddick"). -
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New Career on Television
Photo of Andy working with co-hosts on Fox Sports LiveAndy is working with Fox Sports 1, as a co-host of Fox Sports Live. He not only wanted to commentate on tennis but all other sport fields as well. He has been very successful at his new job, and has been working there ever since retiring from the tennis world ("New Player on the Field").
