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Andy Roddick

A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Andy Roddick was born into a highly athletic family. The family's move to Boca Raton, Florida benefitted Andy who, at 10 years old, took an interest in tennis. Roddick, also a star high school basketball player, hit the tennis courts every day for practice or state tournaments. He rose through the U.S. junior system and it didn't take long for his parents to realize that Andy had a chance to make a living through his talents with the racket. In 1999, he entered three U.S. Futures events. At almost 17 years old, the experience in and of itself was more important than winning. In 2000, Roddick emerged as a force to be reckoned with. He became the top-ranked junior in the world after winning the junior Wimbledon and U.S. Open, and reaching the quarterfinals at The French Open. That same year, Andy turned pro, playing in ATP Entry System events. Despite knee surgery in April, his debut went considerably well as he peaked late in the season, winning a Challenger event in Austin, and reaching the semifinals in a Las Vegas tournament. Soon Roddick's ranking elevated from No. 326 to No. 160 in November 2000. In 2001, his first full season on tour, Roddick built on his strong finish from the year before. At his 10th career ATP tournament, Roddick came away... Next

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