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Andy Roddick

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Key facts

Full name Andrew Stephen Roddick[1]
Born August 30, 1982, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.[1]
Turned pro 2000[1]
Retired 2012[1]
Career-high ranking No. 1[3]
Grand Slam titles 2003 US Open[3]

Andy Roddick is a former American professional tennis player, born Andrew Stephen Roddick in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 30, 1982. He turned pro in 2000 and retired in 2012, winning the 2003 US Open and reaching world No. 1.

Context

Andy Roddick, born August 30, 1982, in Omaha, Nebraska, turned professional in 2000 and retired in 2012 [1]. He won the 2003 US Open and reached world No. 1 [3]. He also hosted Saturday Night Live on November 8, 2003 [2].

Documented claims

  • Andy Roddick won the 2003 US Open singles title. [3]
  • He reached a career-high world ranking of No. 1. [3]
  • He won 32 ATP Tour singles titles, including five ATP Masters 1000 titles. [3]
  • He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017. [3]

Questions and answers

Did Roddick win a Grand Slam?

Yes, he won the 2003 US Open singles title [3].

Why did Andy Roddick quit tennis?

Sources do not specify a single reason for his retirement; he retired from professional play in 2012 [1].

What does Andy Roddick do for a living now?

Sources do not detail his current occupation beyond his tennis career.

Why did Andy Roddick get rid of his trophies?

Sources do not mention him getting rid of trophies.

Sources

  1. Andy Roddick Stats, News, Pictures, Bio, Videos — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Andy Roddick Biography — notablebiographies.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Andy Roddick — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People