[Andy Roddick Topic # 2] Apparently Cool

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U.S. Open - Roddick aims for LA boost
Eurosport - Wed, 06 Aug 06:19:00 2008

Former world number one Andy Roddick admits he needs to get as many matches as possible under his belt over the next two weeks to lift his confidence ahead of the U.S. Open.

The American, who chose to skip the Olympic Games to prepare for the event where he won his only Grand Slam title in 2003, has played only one tournament since Wimbledon and missed last week's Masters Series event in Cincinnati due to a neck injury.

Roddick said he hoped to find form at this week's Los Angeles Classic, where he is the top seed, and next week at the ATP event in Washington.

"Not playing doesn't help," he told reporters at the Los Angeles Classic.

"I've always been a player who prepares for tournaments by playing matches and this time of year I've always done really well -- that's why this year and next week are important. They will give a proper read on how my form is going in there."

Roddick, who has slipped to ninth in the world rankings, beat both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal early in the year before a series of injuries checked his progress.

"It's been frustrating," he said. "I don't feel like I've got a foot forward in the last four months.

"Losing and not playing well for a stretch is a lot easier, because you feel responsible for it. To not be able to play is frustrating and something I haven't really had to deal with before.

"The ranking I am not too concerned about because it's not like I have been out there playing and not getting the results.

When I have been healthy, through April and even the start of the claycourt season, I was playing well."

Roddick said he stood by his decision not to travel across the world to China but admitted that he would have one eye on Beijing over the next fortnight.

"I am sure that when I am watching the events, I'll certainly miss it and there's going to be a part of me that wishes I was there," he said. "But as far as tennis goes, this is probably the best scenario.

"At this point in my career I am trying to focus on making runs at (Grand) Slams. I didn't feel like flying across the world and back and then starting a Grand Slam four days later was the ideal preparation."

Roddick begins his campaign in Los Angeles on Thursday against Serbian Dusan Vemic.

The U.S. Open runs from August 25 until September 7.

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Top-seeded American Andy Roddick opened his campaign at the Countrywide Classic with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Serbian lucky loser Dusan Vemic on Thursday evening in Los Angeles.

Roddick had withdrawn from last week's ATP Masters Series tournament in Cincinnati due to neck and shoulder pains, but made his way confidently into the Los Angeles quarterfinals as he capitalized on four of his eight break point chances during the one hour, 13 minute match.

The World No. 9 is making his fourth event appearance, and advances to the Los Angeles quarterfinals for the third time, having reached semifinals in 2002 (l. to Gambill) and quarterfinals in '06 (l. to Tursunov).

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Top seed Andy Roddick closed on his third title of the year by brushing aside Frenchman Marc Gicquel
6-3 6-1 to reach the semi-finals of the ATP event in Los Angeles on Friday.
The American, on the comeback trail after shoulder and neck injuries, grew in confidence as the match wore on to set up a semi-final with unseeded German Denis Gremelmayr, who upset former world number one Marat Safin 3-6 6-3 6-2.

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Op zaterdag 9 augustus 2008 12:36 schreef Tim86 het volgende:
Zie je niet vaak, Roddick die twee keer zo dik wint. Ben benieuwd, heeft hij leren retourneren?

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Op zaterdag 9 augustus 2008 20:54 schreef Tim86 het volgende:
Neuh, dit is pas de derde keer in 2 jaar tijd dat hij twee best of 3´s achter elkaar wint met meer dan 4 games verschil

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Op zaterdag 9 augustus 2008 21:47 schreef Tim86 het volgende:

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Al zijn uitslagen in ATP wedstrijden..had zelf al zo'n gevoel en heb het net opgezocht.

Was ff OS wijven kijken

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Op zaterdag 9 augustus 2008 21:53 schreef Tim86 het volgende:
KZje, heb jij voor mij een streampje, ik wil zo kijken naar delpotje

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Roddick To Meet Del Potro In Los Angeles Final

Top seed Andy Roddick cruised into his third ATP final of the season with a 6-2, 6-2 win over unseeded German Denis Gremelmayr at the Countrywide Classic in Los Angeles on Saturday.

The 25-year-old American needed only 62 minutes to reach his first career final in Los Angeles in four appearances. He will attempt to capture his third ATP title of the year after titles in San Jose in February and Dubai in March.

Roddick converted four of 11 break points and saved all four break points he faced. The Austin, Texas resident enters the championship against 19-year-old Argentine Juan Martin del Potro without losing serve in the tournament (held 24 games and saving nine break points). This will be the first meeting against del Potro.

Roddick comes into his 39th career final (25-13) with a 31-8 match record on the season, including 24-5 on hard courts. During Roddick's career, he has won every North American summer hard court tournament he's played at least once and Los Angeles would be a new addition to his list. Roddick is 8-4 in his career in North American summer hard court finals.

In Saturday's win, Roddick saved two break points in the opening game of the match, then broke in the fourth and eighth games. In the second set, he saved two break points in the third game, then broke in the fourth and and eighth games to secure the victory.

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No. 3 seed Juan Martin del Potro captured his third straight ATP title with a 6-1, 7-6(2) victory over top seed Andy Roddick in the Countrywide Classic in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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Roddick, who had treatment on a lower back injury midway through the first set, was thoroughly outplayed early on and Del Potro held on in the second to complete victory without losing a set in the entire tournament.

In perfect conditions, Roddick looked shell-shocked early on as Del Potro, with his forehand working to perfection, ripped through the the first four games for the loss of just four points.

In the fifth game, the American received a warning for throwing his racket and then called the trainer for treatment on his back.

When he returned, Del Potro held serve and then broke Roddick for the second time thanks to a flashing forehand pass to seal the set.

Roddick tried to vary his attack in the second set with the occasional serve and volley.

He stayed on track with the Argentine but could not force a single break point on the Del Potro serve and the set headed to a tiebreak.

Points went with serve until an errant Roddick forehand gave Del Potro a 4-2 lead and he then won the next three points to clinch the title when Roddick sent a forehand long.

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Roddick was appearing in his third ATP final of the season after picking up titles in San Jose in February and Dubai in March. Roddick, who was making his first Los Angeles final showing, fell to 8-5 in his career in North American summer hard court title matches.

"The first set, he played lights out," said Roddick. "I missed a lot more returns than I wanted. Besides that it was OK. I didn't serve great, I didn't return as well as I have been this week. That made a big difference.

"I just didn't return well enough to give myself a shot in the second set. Every time I get into the game, I miss a couple of returns, I missed a couple of balls."

"I made it through the week. I made a final out of nowhere. I haven't even really been playing much. That's a good sign that I was able to get this much better during the week. Hopefully I can continue along that pace. It was positive overall."

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ATP Tour - Roddick overcomes Schwank

A gutsy Andy Roddick saved two match points before edging out Argentine Eduardo Schwank 4-6 6-4 7-6 to reach the quarter-finals in Washington.

Schwank led the defending champion 5-4 in the third set and 40-15 on his own serve but double-faulted on the second of them as the American broke back and then won the tiebreak 7-2 to advance after two hours, 42 minutes.

Roddick will next play Serbian Viktor Troicki, who reached his second quarter-final of the year with a 6-4 1-6 6-4 win over American Bobby Reynolds.

"You probably don't want to go two match points down, but I probably needed a tough match like this," Roddick said.

"It's been a little bit since I toughed one of those out, so hopefully in the long run it will end up being a good thing."

In relatively cool, overcast conditions, Roddick was made to work overtime before scrambling past an inspired Schwank, converting only three of 16 break points in the process.

A clay-courter in style but seemingly at home on hard courts, Schwank has risen up the rankings from 171st at the start of the year to 56th.

He broke to lead 3-2 after an errant Roddick backhand and frustrated the American further by saving seven break points in an epic sixth game, holding serve thanks to a sublime angled volley to lead 4-2.

Roddick had chances to break back for 5-5 but Schwank saved his ninth break point of the set before closing it out after 67 minutes.

More break points came and went for Roddick at the start of the second set and games stayed on serve until the 10th game when he finally broke through the Argentine's resistance to level the match.

This time it was Roddick's turn to save a break point, in the opening game of the decider, and when he broke in the fourth game on the way to a 4-1 lead, the match looked over.

But Schwank hit back, breaking in the seventh game and then again in the ninth to lead 5-4.

Serving for the match, Schwank squandered one match point and then double-faulted on the second, before the American snatched the break back to level and eventually clinch the tiebreak.

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Op vrijdag 15 augustus 2008 18:53 schreef wimderon het volgende:
Eentje voor de collectie, kleinzusje
Kun je posten als ie z'n zoveelste poeptoernooitje wint

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Op zaterdag 16 augustus 2008 03:49 schreef Tim86 het volgende:
Roddick
Wint set 1 met 6-0 van Troicki maar daarna 2-6 4-6

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"My serve was terrible," Roddick said.

"He picked up his game and definitely played well in the third set, but I served I don't know how many double faults all week. I never normally do double faults. It's totally unacceptable."

Roddick raced through the first set against a clearly nervous Troicki without dropping a game.

However, after missing a chance to go 2-0 up in the second, three-time champion Roddick lost his concentration and allowed Troicki, cleverly varying his pace, to level the match.

Roddick then saved a break point in the opening game of the deciding set before the match was interrupted for more than an hour because of rain.

When the players returned, games stayed on serve until the seventh, when Troicki snatched the break as the American shanked a forehand long.

The Serbian then held his nerve to serve out for victory three games later.

Earlier, Del Potro broke the 6ft-9in Isner's serve once in each set to advance to the last four.

The 19-year-old, who beat Roddick to win the Los Angeles title last weekend after victories in Stuttgart and Kitzbuhel, was too consistent and mobile for last year's runner-up.

However, Del Potro warned that fatigue was setting in after completing his seventh match in nine days.

"I am very tired and tired in my head," Del Potro said. "But I want to keep winning matches and tomorrow I have the opportunity to get to another final, so I am very happy.

"His serve is very difficult to return," Del Potro said of the American. "I tried to move a little bit when he was serving, hoping he would be disturbed a little, and I broke him twice."

Former world number two Haas, who had more surgery on his troublesome shoulder earlier this year, found himself 4-1 down to Alejandro Falla of Colombia before bouncing back for a place in the last four.

"He came out really strong, but once I went a double-break down, I started to feel a lot better and he got a bit tight," Haas said.

Haas said he would have to play well to stand a chance against Del Potro.

"I think I am going to have to mix it up," he said. "He is the man to beat really and is very solid, but I think I have the game and I just need to take my opportunities."

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Op zaterdag 16 augustus 2008 20:58 schreef Tim86 het volgende:

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Nee hoor, Haase gaat er niet spelen..is nog niet fit helaas.

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U.S. Open - Roddick under the radar

From the moment he won his first and, to date, only Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open in 2003, Andy Roddick has had to cope with the huge expectations of the home nation at Flushing Meadows.

While double champion Andre Agassi had one last hurrah when he reached the final in 2005, Roddick has been the one American ever-present over the past five years.

Four times a quarter-finalist, he reached the final in 2006, losing to Roger Federer, the man who has won the title every year since Roddick beat Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero to lift the trophy in 2003.

Having flown the flag for so long, Roddick goes into next week's U.S. Open short of match practice after a number of injuries and is an outsider for the title.

Roddick, though, remains confident that he can go far in the year's final Grand Slam event.

"It's a while since I have been (under the radar), maybe '01 or '02," the world number eight said.

"But I am not someone who needs someone talking about them. I am more concerned with how I am playing. I realise there are better storylines this summer, (Roger) Federer (losing his number one ranking), (Rafael) Nadal, (Novak) Djokovic playing well on hard courts and Andy Murray playing well, so I don't need that.

"I just want to play well and I feel like I can make a big run there. I know I can certainly compete."

Having beaten Nadal, Federer and Djokovic in the first few months of the year, Roddick's season hit the brakes in June when he hurt his shoulder. The American played through the injury at Wimbledon but was beaten in the second round.

A stiff neck kept him out of the Masters Series event in Cincinnati last month, leaving him just two events to find his form.

"I probably came back too early," Roddick admitted. "Would I do it again? Yes, because it was Wimbledon."

Roddick was the highest-ranked player not to compete at the Olympics in Beijing, believing that staying at home to play on hard courts was better preparation for Flushing Meadows than travelling halfway across the world and back.

He reached the final in Los Angeles but was beaten in the quarter-finals in Washington by lowly-ranked Serbian Viktor Troicki last week.

"Cincinnati is one of my favourite events, usually a tournament that I do well in, so (missing) that put a little hole in the summer," Roddick said.

"I think not going to the Olympics is actually beneficial for me right now. I have been able to squeeze in two more tournaments, in Washington and LA. My expectations are a lot better than they were when I was sitting on a couch after Cincinnati."

Roddick, who turns 26 on the middle Saturday of the U.S. Open, said he craved another Grand Slam crown.

Would he take the offer of one more major title, on the proviso that he quit the sport the next day?

"That's actually a question I've thought about before and I think I change my answer daily," he said.

"In two, three years' time, it would be a no-brainer. My gut reaction is yes but I think when I reflect I'd probably say no. I enjoy playing so much, the whole process, trying to figure out how to win. I am not sure I could give that up."

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Op donderdag 21 augustus 2008 22:50 schreef Federer-fan het volgende:
Elke keer kijk ik naar de TT en dan vraag ik me af "Wat wordt er nou mee bedoeld?". Kun je hem uitleggen, KZ?

Undertaker Vs Roddick

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Q. Special place, I would think, for an American player to be back in the US Open playing in New York. Your thoughts on this particular Grand Slam?

ANDY RODDICK: Yeah, it's obviously the one if you're an American you look forward to the most every year. There's had also a certain energy unlike any other tournament. It's probably not only a tennis tournament but an event, things like today going on outside. The things here going on here. It is a special place for me.


Q. Having been a champion here, Roger was talking about the fact that while he's been not getting the results this year as he has in the past, but having the experience of, you know, getting it done, is always psychologically a big help coming in. Is it for you?

ANDY RODDICK: Yeah, I mean, it was a little while ago when I won, so you'd like to think it's still relevant, but who knows.

I think the biggest thing about New York is playing a night session. It's a different animal than any other tournament. I feel comfortable in the fact that I've been in most situations here at this tournament, good and bad.

So I'd like to think I'm ready for it.


Q. How are you? How do you feel you're playing right now?

ANDY RODDICK: Getting better. I've actual enjoyed having a practice week that's been healthy. I've kind of been going from not playing and then jumping straight into tournaments, which isn't ideal, you know, but you've got to kind of play the hand you're dealt.

So it's been a good week, and, you know, hopefully I'll be there when the final comes around.


Q. You said you've been having some training. How about the two weeks where you weren't playing in the US Open Tour instead of playing Beijing, would that help you here where you had some good results?

ANDY RODDICK: Yeah, I played ‑‑ I probably played average in those two events, but it definitely helped me get back into match shape, you know. I don't feel like I was in great shape going into LA. I'd been off for a little while.

And even just playing points in the rhythm of a match, I think that helped.


Q. How does your shoulder feel now?

ANDY RODDICK: It feels fine. Yeah, it's good.


Q. How do you feel about Santoro in the first round?

ANDY RODDICK: Yeah, I mean, it's tricky. He doesn't really play like anybody else on tour, that's for sure. He's certainly experienced and is not going to be intimidated by any situation.

When I've done well in Slams, I've started off with tough draws before. So, you know, you have to be ready to play from the word "go" here.


Q. In terms of travel and jet lag, is there any advantage to having skipped Beijing over a lot of the guys who went?

ANDY RODDICK: I don't know. There's a week in between, but I just think for my sake, being able to get two tournaments, getting matches in, and like I said, at least playing my way into shape a little bit after the injuries, was probably a good move as far as my tennis goes.


Q. You talked about the difference of the Open compared to the other Slams. Do you think, Nadal never having gotten past the quarterfinals, do you think it's sort of a disadvantage? I'm not saying he's the clear‑cut favorite, but how do you view the fact that Nadal hasn't done well here and everyone's still saying he's clear cut?

ANDY RODDICK: I think it's deserved. I mean, you judge it based on the leadup events, I think, and there's no doubt he's been the best player on tour this year so far.

If anything, he's going to look at it as a challenge that he wants to overcome. He's playing the best tennis, you know. For us to sit here and speculate about what it is about New York, I think you have to hear that from him.


Q. Do you think we can expect another Grand Slam from you here?

ANDY RODDICK: I couldn't hear that.


Q. Do you expect another Grand Slam from you this year?

ANDY RODDICK: From me this year? Well, I'm going to have to start working if that's the case. I certainly hope so.


Q. As an astute observer of the game as you are, can you talk by a little bit about Roger? He's is the three‑time defending champion. I know Nadal is playing as well as he is. But can you assess Roger a little bit coming into this tournament, and what kind of chances do you give him?

ANDY RODDICK: Well, I think he's got as good a shot as anybody. I think it's tough to play perfect for five years in a row. He's only done it four years in a row.

You know, I think the biggest thing ‑‑ I don't know if he's thinking sometimes out there, but it's a tough situation when you feel like you're getting ‑‑ you've made 17 straight semifinals in Slams or whatever it is now, and if you're not thinking about it, being asked about it every day, it's bound to go into your head a little bit.

But I think one big result and it's turned right around for him. I know pretty much every player except for one that would take his bad year. So I think you have to use a little bit of perspective. He's created a bit of a monster for himself.

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Op woensdag 27 augustus 2008 22:58 schreef Norrage het volgende:
Moet dit topic niet eens naar een ander subforum verplaatst worden? Je kan het amper tennis noemen wat roddick laat zien de laatste tijd.

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Op donderdag 28 augustus 2008 10:40 schreef Nalbandian het volgende:

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Hij heeft Fabrice "the magician" Santoro bijna overhoop geslagen met die een na laatste service

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US Open: Roddick blaast Santoro van de baan


Andy Roddick sloeg de Olympische Spelen over om fit aan de start van de US Open te verschijnen. Vooralsnog pakt die keuze goed uit voor de als achtste geplaatste Amerikaan. Woensdag walste hij in de eerste ronde met 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 over de Fransman Fabrice Santoro heen. Roddick sloeg vijftien aces en verloor maar vier punten op zijn eerste service.

"Ik serveerde erg goed vandaag", liet Roddick weten. "Dat moet ik het hele toernooi doen. Dat zal erg belangrijk worden. Ik zat er bovenop tegen Fabrice, want als je hem niet onder druk zet, wordt het een hele lange wedstrijd." Roddick schreef de US Open in 2003 op zijn naam.

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I think he actually was a bit annoyed that he nearly got hit by the serve