Andy Roddick
American tennis player; 2003 US Open champion

Born
August 30th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1982, a professional tennis player achieved significant success on the ATP Tour. Gained prominence in the early 2000s and became the top-ranked player in the world in 2003. Captured the US Open title that same year, marking the pinnacle of a career that included numerous tournament victories and multiple Grand Slam finals. Renowned for a powerful serve and aggressive playing style, contributed to the U.S. Team in the Davis Cup.
Won the 2003 US Open championship
Reached the finals of Wimbledon in 2004 and 2005
Achieved world No. 1 ranking in 2003
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