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Soderling replaces injured Roddick at ATP finals

Soderling replaces injured Roddick at ATP finals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Sweden's Robin Soderling will replace Andy Roddick in the ATP World Tour finals after the American pulled out with a knee injury on Tuesday.

Raging Nadal storms into semi-finals

Raging Nadal storms into semi-finals

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

The world number one looked unstoppable as he battered Berdych 7-6, 6-1 to set up last four clash with home favourite Andy Murray before Novak Djokovic crushed a jaded Andy Roddick 6-2, 6-3 in the final Group A action to book a meeting with Roger Federer.

Roddick secures World Tour Finals place

Roddick secures World Tour Finals place

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

American Andy Roddick has booked his place at the World Tour Finals with four weeks of the season remaining, the ATP said on Tuesday.

Safin leaves China with swipes at Berdych, Roddick

Safin leaves China with swipes at Berdych, Roddick

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Marat Safin bid farewell to his adoring Chinese fans after defeat at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday but not before taking a swipe at his opponent Tomas Berdych and American Andy Roddick.

Wimbledon looking to recover after shocks

Wimbledon looking to recover after shocks

Rediff.com29 Jun 2008

As the event goes into its second week, only six of the men's top 16 seeds and eight of the women's have made it through to the fourth round.

Injured Roddick pulls out of Shanghai Open

Injured Roddick pulls out of Shanghai Open

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Andy Roddick's body finally gave up on him when he limped out of the Shanghai Masters after retiring in the first set of his second-round match against Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka on Tuesday.

Djokovic makes a winning return

Djokovic makes a winning return

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

World number three Novak Djokovic celebrated his return to action with a 7-6, 6-4 victory over France's Jeremy Chardy in the first round of the Marseille Open on Wednesday.

US Open: Images (Day VIII)

US Open: Images (Day VIII)

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The threadbare state of American men's tennis surfaced again on Monday when John Isner lost to Fernando Verdasco in the fourth round of the US Open to make it the worst home showing in the professional era.

Tale of two draws - men's seeds sail, women fail

Tale of two draws - men's seeds sail, women fail

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

It has been a tale of two draws at the US Open, with the men's seeds advancing full steam ahead and the usually fastidious women's field in disarray. Eight of the top 16 women's seeds have been given the boot at Flushing Meadows, while all 16 men have strolled forward.

Roddick says not to worry about 'next US great '

Roddick says not to worry about 'next US great '

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Andy Roddick, hailed as the next great American player after he won the US Open in 2003, said he got a kick out of watching teenage compatriot Melanie Oudin scamper to an upset victory on Thursday.

Wawrinka in final after Roddick quits

Wawrinka in final after Roddick quits

Rediff.com10 May 2008

Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka entered the final of the Rome Masters when Andy Roddick retired injured in the fourth game.

Nadal, Federer in last eight

Nadal, Federer in last eight

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Top three seeds Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray continued their serene progress at the Qatar Open on Wednesday, reaching the quarter-finals with straight-sets victories.

One Andy or the other will win US Open: McEnroe

One Andy or the other will win US Open: McEnroe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Seven-times grand slam champion John McEnroe predicted an Andy would win the men's title at this year's U.S. Open, naming either Briton Andy Murray or American Andy Roddick as his choices to prevail.

List of US Open men's singles champions

List of US Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

List of US Open men's singles champions since tennis turned professional in 1968.

Roddick notches 500th career win

Roddick notches 500th career win

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Three times champion Andy Roddick won the 500th match of his professional career with a hard fought 7-6, 6-4 third round victory over fellow American Sam Querrey at the Washington Classic on Thursday.

Roddick hopes to use Big W success as springboard

Roddick hopes to use Big W success as springboard

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Andy Roddick will use the confidence he gained by reaching last month's Wimbledon final to fuel his bid for the U.S. Open title, the American said on Monday.

Sexiest Woman Alive 'too curvy' for catwalk!

Sexiest Woman Alive 'too curvy' for catwalk!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Tennis ace Andy Roddick's luscious blonde wife Brooklyn Decker says she is too curvy to be a runway model.

Pierce Brosnan at Queen's

Pierce Brosnan at Queen's

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

British Actor Pierce Brosnan watched Bogdanovic play against Roddick during The Queen's tennis tournament on Thursday.

Nadal, Roddick injuries cloud Davis Cup quarters

Nadal, Roddick injuries cloud Davis Cup quarters

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Injury-stricken Rafael Nadal and Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick will be among the big names forced to miss the Davis Cup World Group quarter-finals starting on Friday.

Federer comes full circle

Federer comes full circle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Six years after getting a taste for grand slam titles, Roger Federer returned to the scene of his first major triumph on Sunday to rewrite the record books.

Roddick seeks crumbs of comfort

Roddick seeks crumbs of comfort

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

A new coach, a new work ethic and renewed belief in his game took Andy Roddick agonisingly close to a Wimbledon title on Sunday and while the experience left him utterly drained the American will not turn back the clock now.

Federer beats Roddick in epic final

Federer beats Roddick in epic final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Second seed Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick of the United States 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14 in an epic Wimbledon final to win his sixth title at the All England Club on Sunday.

Roger Federer factfile

Roger Federer factfile

Rediff.com5 Jul 2009

Factfile on Switzerland's Roger Federer, who won a record 15th Grand Slam title after winning Wimbledon with a 5-7, 7-6(6), 7-6(5), 3-6, 16-14 defeat of American sixth seed Andy Roddick on Sunday.

Gloves off as Murray prepares for Roddick bout

Gloves off as Murray prepares for Roddick bout

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Murray faces Andy Roddick in his first Wimbledon semi-final on Friday with the British press devoting endless column inches to his chances of becoming the first men's home champion since Fred Perry in 1936.

Roddick outlasts Hewitt to enter semis

Roddick outlasts Hewitt to enter semis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Sixth seed Andy Roddick brought former champion Lleyton Hewitt's fine Wimbledon run to an end on Wednesday with an energy-sapping 6-3, 6-7, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 quarter-final victory on Court One.

Roddick outguns Berdych to set up Hewitt clash

Roddick outguns Berdych to set up Hewitt clash

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Andy Roddick booked a tantalising quarter-final date against former champion Lleyton Hewitt after outgunning Czech Tomas Berdych 7-6 6-4 6-3 at Wimbledon on Monday.

Roddick aces his way into Lyon QF

Roddick aces his way into Lyon QF

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Top seed Andy Roddick beat fellow American Robby Ginepri 7-6, 7-6 and reach the Lyon Grand Prix quarter-finals.

Roddick dazzles Paris as Dementieva fades

Roddick dazzles Paris as Dementieva fades

Rediff.com30 May 2009

Andy Roddick produced a sizzling display to reach the fourth round of the French Open for the first time but Elena Dementieva's hopes of winning a maiden grand slam title fizzled out on Saturday.

Murray falls in Madrid but Rafa goes through

Murray falls in Madrid but Rafa goes through

Rediff.com16 May 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal survived a second-set scare to beat Spanish compatriot Fernando Verdasco 6-4 7-5 and seal his place in the semi-finals of the Madrid Open Friday.

Federer, Djokovic through to Madrid semis

Federer, Djokovic through to Madrid semis

Rediff.com16 May 2009

World number two Roger Federer survived a gritty Andy Roddick fightback to beat the American 7-5, 6-7, 6-1 on Friday to advance to the semi-finals of the Madrid Open. Third seed Novak Djokovic also stayed on course for a fifth straight final appearance with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Croatian wildcard Ivan Ljubicic.

Nadal, Ferrer give Spain perfect start

Nadal, Ferrer give Spain perfect start

Rediff.com20 Sep 2008

Spain took a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup semi-final against the United States on Friday after world number one Rafael Nadal survived a spirited attack from rookie Sam Querrey and David Ferrer beat Andy Roddick. Nadal won 6-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 while world number five Ferrer sealed the match 7-6, 2-6, 1-6, 6-4, 8-6.

Davis Cup SF: Querrey to face Nadal in opener

Davis Cup SF: Querrey to face Nadal in opener

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

US Davis Cup debutant Sam Querrey will face world number one Rafael Nadal in the opening rubber of the semi-final on Friday.

Nadal takes Roddick in his stride

Nadal takes Roddick in his stride

Rediff.com18 Mar 2007

The Spaniard beat Andy Roddick 6-4, 6-3 to reach his first final since Wimbledon 2006.

Taiwan's Lu stuns Roddick at Wimbledon

Taiwan's Lu stuns Roddick at Wimbledon

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Taiwan's Lu Yen-hsun sprang the biggest shock of the tournament on Monday when he stunned last year's runner-up and fifth seed Andy Roddick 4-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-7, 9-7 in the fourth round at Wimbledon on Monday.

Roddick sees off Kohlschreiber for last-16 place

Roddick sees off Kohlschreiber for last-16 place

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Sixth seed Andy Roddick came through another potentially tricky encounter on Friday when his ever reliable serve helped him to a 7-5, 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber in the third round at Wimbledon.

Roddick has easy ride into quarters

Roddick has easy ride into quarters

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Andy Roddick marched into the quarter-finals of the US Open with an easy 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 victory over Chilean 11th seed Fernando Gonzalez.

Davydenko left out of Davis Cup final singles

Davydenko left out of Davis Cup final singles

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Dmitry Tursunov will take on Andy Roddick in Friday's first singles of the Russia-US Davis Cup final while Mikhail Youzhny meets James Blake in the second.

Nadal leads march of top seeds in Miami

Nadal leads march of top seeds in Miami

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal needed two tie-breaks to outlast Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6 7-6 at the Sony Ericsson Open on Tuesday, the Spaniard's win completing an ominous march into the quarter-finals for the top seeds.

French Open to ban Serena's 'Black Panther' catsuit?

French Open to ban Serena's 'Black Panther' catsuit?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The 36-year-old American star stunned Paris this year in her body-hugging outfit which she said was inspired by the 'Black Panther' movie and made her feel like a 'warrior princess'.

French Open: Devvarman ousted by Chiudinelli

French Open: Devvarman ousted by Chiudinelli

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Somdev Devvarman's French Open adventure ended on Sunday when he lost a topsy-turvy first round match against Swiss Marco Chiudinelli.