Andy Roddick openly admits how he feels about Roger Federer after 21 defeats © Getty Images Sport – Mike Ehrmann
Andy Roddick admits he has developed insecurities after numerous defeats against Roger Federer but insists he loves the Swiss tennis icon for who he is ‘as a person’. A former world No. “I love Roger.
Really. I love him as a person,” Roddick told GQ.
Roddick on his feelings on his record against Federer
Roddick became the Grand Slam champion at the age of 21 at the 2003 US Open. Over the next few years, Roddick lost three finals at Wimbledon (2004, 2005, 2009) and he was also beaten in the 2006 US Open final.
In all four Grand Slam finals that took place after the 2003 US Open, Roddick lost to Federer.“I didn’t get up every morning and think, ‘F Federer!’ For me it was like heaven. You don’t always look, but you know it’s there,” Roddick said.
Although Roddick never won another Grand Slam title after the 2003 US Open, he still went down in history as a Grand Slam champion and a former world No. 1. But Roddick admits he wished he had won at least one Wimbledon title during his career.
“Probably. Because I’d like to think I could get over myself to make that connection with the fans. Had I won Wimbledon, I don’t think I’d have a single regret.
I’m not disappointed that I didn’t win ten Grand Slams. I’m disappointed that I didn’t win Wimbledon. You can have seven of them. I only wanted one” said Roddick. In 2012, Roddick retired from professional tennis at the age of 30 at the US Open. Since then, Roddick has lived a more relaxed life with his family and also works as a commentator for the Tennis Channel.
2023-08-27 14:01:47
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