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Andy Roddick has very powerful serves and forehands; in fact he holds the record for the fastest serve-155 mph which he himself has broken thrice. Roddick has displayed a strong sense of responsibility and loyalty to is friends when he saved them once from fire. Former Tennis champion Jimmy Connors is his present coach.
NICKNAME AND BEHAVIOUR
Roddick is often referred to as the "other
A-Rod". His on court behavior is very pleasant; he often praises
the opponent's shots, has a good sense of humor and is often
seen cracking jokes and mimicking other tennis players.
EQUIPMENT AND APPAREL
Lacoste sponsors Roddick clothes and Babolat designs a special racquet which is slightly heavier and stiffer and they also sponsor his tennis shoes.
ENDORSEMENTS
Andy Roddick endorses the luxury car Lexus which he also uses. Leading software provider SAP AG announced a 3 year contract with Roddick. In addition he also endorses Lacoste, Rolex and American Express.
AWARDS AND SOCIAL COMMITMENTS
Roddick won the 2004 ESPY Award for the best male tennis player. In 2005 he won the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for his charity work which included raising money for the Tsunami survivors and for the Andy Roddick Foundation which helps at-risk children. |
