Who did Roddick beat in US Open?
At the US Open, Roddick easily won his first two matches against Florent Serra and Kristian Pless. He then played a thriller five-set match against Fernando Verdasco, winning 6–2 in the final set. Next, he beat Benjamin Becker, who was coming off a huge win against recently retired Andre Agassi.
Did Roddick win a Slam?
Throughout his career, Roddick won thirty-two ATP singles titles including one grand slam singles title and five ATP Masters 1000 singles titles. He was also the runner-up at the Wimbledon Championships in 2004, 2005 and 2009 and the US Open in 2006, losing on all four occasions to Roger Federer.
Has Diego Schwartzman beat Nadal?
Schwartzman is one of the few players who have beaten Nadal on clay, taking the victory last September at the 2020 Italian Open.
Are Andy Roddick and Roger Federer friends?
The 2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick revealed the reason why Roger Federer is so popular. Apart from having competed on the tennis courts, Roddick is a very close friend of the Swiss star.
Who did Roddick beat US Open 2003?
Juan Carlos Ferrero
Andy Roddick defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final, 6–3, 7–6, 6–3 to win the men’s singles tennis title at the 2003 US Open. It was his first and only major title. Roddick remains the most recent American to win the US Open men’s singles title as well as any major men’s singles title.
Who hit the fastest serve in tennis?
Sam Groth
| Rank | Player | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Groth | 263.0 km/h (163.4 mph) |
| 2 | Albano Olivetti | 257.5 km/h (160.0 mph) |
| 3 | John Isner | 253.0 km/h (157.2 mph) |
| 4 | Ivo Karlović | 251.0 km/h (156.0 mph) |
How many finals did Roddick lose to Federer?
Roddick has lost four Grand Slam finals (Wimbledon in 2004, 2005, and 2009, and the US Open in 2006), all to Federer. Their match in the 2009 Wimbledon final, which reached a thirty-game fifth set, has been called one of the greatest matches in tennis history.
Who won at Roland Garros last night?
Novak Djokovic
French Open tennis – Watch the moment Novak Djokovic wins second Roland Garros title and 19th Grand Slam.
Who won today Nadal or Schwartzman?
Nadal 5-3 Schwartzman*
Why did Roddick retire so early?
Throughout his career, Roddick suffered from numerous injuries, such as hamstring and shoulder problems that kept him out of action from time to time. In 2011 alone, Roddick had to retire or withdraw because of a shoulder injury and a torn oblique muscle.
Who started the Laver Cup?
The tournament is named after Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, a tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the sport. Roger Federer’s management company, TEAM8, Brazilian businessman and former Davis Cup player Jorge Paulo Lemann, and Tennis Australia partnered to create the Laver Cup.
Who won the U.S. Open in 2004?
2004. Roger Federer of Switzerland completes one of the greatest Grand Slam tournament seasons in the history of the sport when he defeats Lleyton Hewitt, 6-0, 7-6(3), 6-0, to win his first US Open men’s singles title and his third Grand Slam title of the 2004 season.