Roddick stays hot in 2008 as Ericsson continues
So Andy didn't win the Sony Ericsson Open, but it was still a monumental event for the American star, leading up to the summer circuit.
You could see the emotions on Andy Roddick's face after he finally ended an 11-match losing streak to world No. 1 Roger Federer. It almost appeared that Andy had won a Grand Slam title; and indirectly the win wasn't too far off. This victory will carry Roddick throughout the next couple of months and definitely give him the needed boost of confidence leading into the upcoming French Open. There are a number of events leading up to Roland Garros, but all eyes will be on Andy at the next major slam ... and he is just as eager to capture his second career major title as he was to beat Roger in Key Biscayne.
If you're an A-Rod fan, don't count on him winning a French Open title. Even his big serve won't be enough to win seven-straight matches at Roland Garros. It all comes down to the 2008 Wimbledon and the US Open. Andy even stated that his goal every season is to win a title at Flushing Meadows, which is why he won't be competing for an Olympic gold medal in Beijing.
Despite falling to Davydenko in Miami, Roddick's recent wins over Federer, Nadal and Djokovic will eliminate any doubts from his mind that he can't win another major trophy.
The "Federer Monkey" is finally off Andy's back; A-Rod is engaged to be married ... and he's playing hotter than ever.
You could see the emotions on Andy Roddick's face after he finally ended an 11-match losing streak to world No. 1 Roger Federer. It almost appeared that Andy had won a Grand Slam title; and indirectly the win wasn't too far off. This victory will carry Roddick throughout the next couple of months and definitely give him the needed boost of confidence leading into the upcoming French Open. There are a number of events leading up to Roland Garros, but all eyes will be on Andy at the next major slam ... and he is just as eager to capture his second career major title as he was to beat Roger in Key Biscayne.
If you're an A-Rod fan, don't count on him winning a French Open title. Even his big serve won't be enough to win seven-straight matches at Roland Garros. It all comes down to the 2008 Wimbledon and the US Open. Andy even stated that his goal every season is to win a title at Flushing Meadows, which is why he won't be competing for an Olympic gold medal in Beijing.
Despite falling to Davydenko in Miami, Roddick's recent wins over Federer, Nadal and Djokovic will eliminate any doubts from his mind that he can't win another major trophy.
The "Federer Monkey" is finally off Andy's back; A-Rod is engaged to be married ... and he's playing hotter than ever.
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Puhleeze...Roddick won because Federer hasn't fully recovered from mono yet. This BS win from this one dimensional serve only player doesn't mean squat. He simply was a recipient of opportunity. Roddick is a clown who Federer has schooled more than once. Him losing to Davydenko (a player that Andy has dominated) in the next round could be a let down...but true champions don't have that kind of let downs. One slam wonders do. I knew people would be on Andy's jock after his win over Federer but if you think this means Roddick is anywhere near smelling another grand slam title, you are mistaken.
Long Live Roddick and Nadal...Andy Murray is approaching.....Roddick needs to win a major..will be tough...Nadal can still hang!
A win is a win. Andy beats everyone significant and folks feel sorry for the big guns. Doesn't anyone cheer for the underdog anymore?! Sick, tired, depressed . . . whatever excuse . . . they lost to someone that they have dominated. Andy can finally enjoy one. So leave him to it.
Andy needs to remain focused in matches and develop winning strategies.
Will Andy be # 1 for 40 weeks in a row?
No, it is Not a realistic goal in today's tennis world. TOO Much competition !
Maintaining a top 4 rating for a few more years and winning 4 majors would be realistic goals.
I am sick and tired of Federer's constant excuse of he had or has mono. He is a half-step slower, and has lost 4 times this year already with no titles. He has fallen off his pedestal, and the players are on to him. He has been nothing but arrogant and pompous for 4 years now, and his disdain for hawkeye and integrety for accurate line calls as he continues to mock the system that all the fans love. He clearly is classless, and great for the sport players are beating him. Look for NAdal to take over #1 in the world this spring.
I am sick and tired of Federer and his loyal fans saying he has mono!! He has lost half a step and the other players are on to him.. He will not win another major! He has been nothing but arrogant, pompous for 4 years now, with excuses everytime he loses! His disdain for hawkeye and integrity in accurate line calls is mind boggling! Why he continues to mock the system and accurate line calls proves he is classless! Look for Nadal to take over #1 in the World this Spring!
It is unlikely that roddick will retain a place in the top 5. Those who despise Roger clearly donot understand him. While Davydenko is a solid player he is rarely a match for the top guns. As for Nadal becoming number 1 that is an extreme thought as can he actually challenge anyone on any other surface except clay?... no therfore the next likely player to hold the number one spot would have to be Djokovic.
It is unlikely that roddick will retain a place in the top 5. Those who despise Roger clearly donot understand him. While Davydenko is a solid player he is rarely a match for the top guns. As for Nadal becoming number 1 that is an extreme thought as can he actually challenge anyone on any other surface except clay?... no therfore the next likely player to hold the number one spot would have to be Djokovic.
Andy Roddick is a Grand Slam champion and deserves at least that much respect--Roger Federer has been the number one play for so long but has happened so many times in history-the great ones only make others play harder and better to match them--Andy Roddick might not win the French Open--it just isn't his surface and a lot of things would have to go extremely well for him to pull that off--but Wimbledon and the US Open are certainly in his grasp and Nadal shouldn't be counted out either--he put up quite a show at Wimledon last year and I would have thought that would have put away all those people who say he can only play on clay. Federer needs to stop with the mono thing--that has been 4 months ago and if he didn't think he had a chance everytime he stepped onto court I don't think he would play--the others are starting to catch up too him!!!
Andy won and he deserves kudos for that but he still plays one of the most boring games out there. No foot work, no creativity. If it weren't for his serve he wouldn't be there at all. Top 10 in tennis has a lot more to offer and clay season will show that . . . as for Roger - he may be burnt some from all the tennis the last few years but he will find his mojo again but he may never be quite as dominant as before. And last but not least, mono is exhausting and debilitating. It can take months to recover fully - add that to a grueling physical/travel schedule and it's a legitimate reason for his poor performances of late
Bravo to Andy Roddick for finally beating Roger Federer! That was a terrific high quality match. If Federer has "mono" as he claims he has then he wouldn't have been able to play at all, let alone play as well as he did in his QF with Roddick. Enough with the fanboy excuses, Federer got beat fair and square.
Thanks to Jimmy Connors mentoring, Roddick has now beaten the world no. 3, 2, and 1 players this year alone.
I hope ARod will continue his good form and win Wimbledon or the US Open this year.
I think Andy is no more a compitative tennis player - He has been beaten by Roger 11 times in a row - Rodick is totally on a diffrent league::)
If Andy would spend as much time practicing something new as he does looking up in the tv monitor and pulling on the front of his shorts, he might pull together more winning games. Geez, between him pulling on his front and Nadal pulling on his back - you're so gagged that it's hard to get back into the match. Wear larger underwear guys!!
Seeing Andy win this one reminds me of a nice short story
There used to be a story about a Spanish Restaurant as part of a bull fight venue. People used to flock to this. After every fight Meat balls are served from the fresh kill. One patron suddenly noticed how much smaller the meat ball was compared to the last time he visited and complained. The manager promptly responded "Senor, the bull doesn't always lose".