Profile:
birthdate: 08/30/1982
birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska
current residence: Boca Raton, Florida
height: 187 cm
weight: 83 kg
handedness: Right-handed/two-handed backhand
turned pro: 2000
career singles titles: 5
coach: Tarik Benhabiles
shoes: Reebok, Paradigm
raquet: Babolat Pure Drive Plus
clothing: Reebok
Fun Facts:
His nickname is "A-Rod"
Alex Rodriquez, who plays baseball for the Texas Rangers, has the same
nickname
His fastest serve was 142 mph
He sticks out his tongue during matches quite often (think Crayon-Shinchan
style)
His most embarrising moment was when his mother took him off the court
once
He thinks Wayne Arthurs has the best serve in the world
He thinks Anna Kournikova is hot (ok, who doesn't, but he said it on
national tv)
He is obsessed with Star Wars movies
He has his own website <www.andyroddick.com>
His favorite food is pizza
He thought the Rams would win Super Bowl XXXVI and go down as one of
the best teams in history (but the Patriots won)
His idols are Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, and his brother, John.
He has a pet dog and cat
The tournament held in Delray Beach is 15 minutes from his house
Miami is his favorite city to to play in
His hobbies are basketball and golf
His favorite basketball team is the Miami Heat
He made an appearance on an episode of "Sabrina: The Teenage Witch",
where he plays as himself and is called by Sabrina to teach her tennis,
so that she could be as good as her boyfriend
His favorite tv show is South Park
He missed his high school graduation because he was at the French Open
The grandslam he would like to win the most is the US Open, in front
of his home crowd
His favorite band is Lifehouse
He is a big admirer of the cyclist Lance Armstrong
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Roddick shows a lot of emotion during games
A common scene during his matches
He can really rip the forehand
His backhand isn't too shabby either
Roddick doesn't give up easily on a point
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