| Andy Roddick
Birthdate: August 30, 1983
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska
Residence: Boca Raton, Florida USA
Height: 6'1" (1.85 meters)
Weight: 180 lbs (81 kg)
Plays: Right
Turned Pro: 2000
| Personal Full name is Andrew Stephen Roddick... Nicknamed "A-Rod" by other players... Since 2001, has been one of the most celebrated athletes in United States, being featured in non-sports publications ranging from Rolling Stone to Vogue... Father, Jerry, is an investor, and mother, Blanche, is director of the Andy Roddick Foundation, which has raised over $2.2 million for several charities since 2001... A big University of Nebraska football fan... Played varsity basketball in high school alongside Davis Cup teammate Mardy Fish, who trained and lived with Roddick in 1999... Hobbies include listening to music (favorites include Dave Matthews Band and John Mayer) and watching movies (favorite is Shawshank Redemption)... Has a 17-6 career Davis Cup record in singles in 12 ties since 2001... Coached by brother, John Roddick (since December 2005) and works with former ATP trainer Doug Spreen.
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