Andy Roddick

Andy Roddick believes Alexander Zverev is facing the biggest opportunity of his career at Roland Garros after Jannik Sinner’s surprise exit and Carlos Alcaraz’s injury absence. Roddick said Zverev now carries both pressure and expectation as the highest-seeded player left. He also suggested that winning a Grand Slam could be the final piece needed to secure Zverev’s Hall of Fame legacy.

Novak Djokovic continued his march at the 2026 French Open with a hard-fought second-round victory over French youngster Valentin Royer. The 24-time Grand Slam champion won the match 6-3, 6-2, 6-7(7-9), 6-3 at Roland Garros. However, the contest lasted nearly four hours and tested the Serbian star physically and mentally. Djokovic was also pushed to four sets in the opening round by Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, showing that the veteran is facing tougher battles early in the tournament.

Elina Svitolina’s Italian Open win has made her one of the top names to watch at Roland Garros. Andy Roddick believes her aggressive new style is similar to Roger Federer’s late-career adjustment in 2017. After beating Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, and Elena Rybakina in Rome, Svitolina now looks stronger, more confident, and ready to challenge for her first Grand Slam title.

Andy Roddick says fans often miss how complete Roger Federer really was. While many talk about his style and beauty, Roddick highlights his rare ability to attack and defend equally well. He also reflected on his own struggles, losing 21 of 24 matches against Federer, showing how hard it was to find any winning plan against him.

Eugenie Bouchard's net worth is estimated between $6 million and $10 million in 2026, reflecting her tennis prize money, brand deals, and recent ventures into pickleball and media. After a breakthrough 2014, she faced career setbacks and injuries before retiring in 2025. Bouchard remains a prominent figure in sports, exploring new career paths.

Elena Rybakina’s close loss to Aryna Sabalenka showed she can match the best. Andy Roddick says it should boost her confidence and help her going into the Miami Open.

Andy Roddick swiftly defended Iga Swiatek after a social media user questioned her relevance following her Cincinnati Open victory against Jasmine Paolini. Roddick's one-word response, "Yes," on an Instagram post celebrating Swiatek's win, garnered praise from tennis fans. This support follows Roddick's earlier defense of Swiatek during her 2024 doping controversy, highlighting his consistent admiration for the Polish star's talent.

Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker made a rare public appearance together at Wimbledon on July 6, 2025, captivating fans and sparking excitement. The former tennis star and his actress wife, seldom seen in public recently, were spotted in the Royal Box, triggering a wave of social media buzz and reminding fans of their enduring appeal as a beloved couple.

Tennis star Andy Roddick and actress-model Brooklyn Decker boast a combined net worth of $80 million in 2025. Roddick's lucrative tennis career and smart investments, alongside Decker's successful modeling and acting ventures, have built their impressive fortune. The couple, now raising two children in North Carolina, also actively supports charitable causes.

In the 2025 Cincinnati Open final, Carlos Alcaraz won after Jannik Sinner retired due to illness early in the first set. Andy Roddick suggested Alcaraz should have avoided close contact with Sinner, prioritizing health before the US Open. Alcaraz expressed sympathy for Sinner's withdrawal and is now preparing for the US Open, where health checks will be heightened.

Andy Roddick predicts Elena Rybakina will reach the US Open semifinals. He made this statement on his podcast. Roddick chose Rybakina over defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. He joked about his past predictions for Sabalenka. Rybakina recently defeated Sabalenka at the Cincinnati Open. Sabalenka leads their head-to-head record. Roddick believes Rybakina has a good chance at the US Open.

Andy Roddick sparked debate by asserting that tennis players are the world's best athletes, citing the sport's demanding endurance requirements. He contrasted tennis with NBA basketball, highlighting the differences in playing time, environmental conditions, teamwork, and communication. Roddick emphasized tennis as a comprehensive test of athleticism, challenging previous perceptions of the sport.

Andy Roddick has strongly criticized Jelena Ostapenko for her accusations of unsportsmanlike conduct against Taylor Townsend at the US Open 2025. Roddick, on his podcast, labeled Ostapenko a hypocrite for questioning Townsend's class after their match, where Townsend secured a significant victory. The American tennis legend highlighted Ostapenko's own on-court behavior, pointing out inconsistencies in her expectations of respect.

Naomi Osaka faced criticism after a swift speech at the Canadian Open final in Montreal, where she lost to Victoria Mboko. Tennis legend Andy Roddick defended Osaka, highlighting the pressure players face to speak immediately after losses. Osaka later apologized to Mboko on social media, congratulating her and acknowledging her oversight amidst the emotional aftermath.

Frances Tiafoe advanced to his third US Open quarter-final, joining American tennis legends since 2000. He defeated Alexei Popyrin and is set to face Grigor Dimitrov next. Taylor Fritz also reached the quarter-finals, while Tommy Paul has a chance against Jannik Sinner. The last American man to win a Grand Slam was Andy Roddick in 2003.

A bad season continued for Andy Roddick as the American was forced to retire after injuring his knee in a second-round match at the Shanghai Masters.

Actress Brooklyn Decker and former tennis player Andy Roddick have welcomed their first child, a baby boy.

Rock star Sir Elton John will sing at US tennis star Andy Roddick's wedding.

Tennis ace Andy Roddick insists that having Elton John play at his wedding with model Brooklyn Decker was 'surreal'.

Tennis legend Andy Roddick said it does not matter whether former president Donald Trump was hit by a bullet or a sharpnel as it does not change the fact that there was an assassination attempt on him. The comment came as FBI director Christopher Wray earlier this week expressed some doubt over what actually grazed Trump's right year at his rally in Pennsylvania. FBI, however, clarified later that Trump was injured by a bullet.

Somdev Devvarman will fly out to US to consult with doctors on his painful right shoulder and is hopeful of getting the go-ahead to play the Australian Open.

Top-seeded Roger Federer maintained his hold over men's tennis, occupying the pole position in the ATP tennis rankings.

The United States' doubles team of Mike Bryan and Mardy defeated Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez to cut Spain's lead in the Davis Cup.

Somdev Devvarman is currently enjoying a ten-day training stint with American star Andy Roddick in Austin.

Former World No.1 tennis player Andy Roddick heaped praise on 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, especially for his unique serve technique which according to him is 'frustrating' for his opponents.

Shaleen Jain is maha kicked about two things - one, his fave tennis player Roger Federer has won the Wimbledon title by beating US’ Andy Roddick and two, he’s expecting something special from Federer!

Andy Roddick walked off the court punched in the stomach and bloodied, the fans screamed "the biggest upset in the history of the US Open."

At an exhibition match in Sao Paulo a few days ago, Caroline Wozniacki took her love for Serena and wore it on her, umm, assets.

Rohan Bopanna and Kristof Vliegen beat Jonathan Erlich and Janko Tipsarevic to book a semifinal berth in the Atlanta Tennis Championships.

US Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe remains confident his team can upset Spain in this week’s semi-final.