Country – United States
Date of Birth – 30th August 1982
Height – 6’2” (188 cm)
Weight – 195 lbs (88 Kg)
Nickname – A-Rod
Birthplace – Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Residence – Austin, Texas, USA
Coach – Larry Stefanki
Trainer - Doug Spreen
Turned Pro – 2000
Hand – Right handed (two-handed backhand)
Raquet - Babolat Pure Drive
Clothing – Lacoste
Shoes – Babolat
Automobile – Lexus
Hobbies – watching movies and listening to songs
Favorite artistes - Dave Matthews Band and John Mayer
Favorite movies - Shawshank Redemption
Grand Slam Titles – 1, US Open (2003)
Tournament Titles Singles – 30
Tournament Titles Doubles – 4
Relationships –
Father – Jerry Roddick, is an investor
Mother – Blanche Roddick, director of Andy Roddick Foundation
Brothers – John Roddick, former All-American tennis player at University of Georgia (1996-98) and now operates a tennis academy in San Antonia.
Oldest brother Lawrence was a spring board diver and a member of US Senior National team.
Achievements –
Andy hosted Saturday Night Live on November 8, 2003, a comedy program and thus he became the second tennis player and only the 12th athlete ever to host it. Some other achievements of Andy include –
- Finished as World No.1 junior in 2000.
- Featured in People Magazine’s, “Sexiest Man Alive” issue in 2006
- 31-11 career Davis Cup record in singles since 2001. Ranks second all-time in singles wins in US Open history.
- Named on President George W. Bush’s President’s Council of Sports and Fitness in May 2006.
- In summer of 2007, featured on cover of "Men's Fitness".
- Holds the fastest recorded serve in professional tennis measuring around 249.5 Km/h.
- ESPY Award for Best Male Tennis Player in 2004.
- Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award of the Year in 2005.
- ATP Player of the year in 2003.
Charities –
In 2001, Andy started the Andy Roddick Foundation which is dedicated to improve the quality of life of needy children as well as to enhance the economic and educational opportunities. Since 2001, the foundation has raised over $9 million for 10 charities.