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Andy lost today from Roger Federer in straight sets 6-4, 6-2. It outcome doesn’t really matter, since Andy was already trough to the semi-final. Andy will play against David Ferrer in the semi-final. If he wins that match he will play against either to the winner of the Roger Federer v. Rafael Nadal match.
Andy Roddick Interview Tennis Masters Cup - Nov 14 Q. Seven unforced errors. You have to be pretty happy with that, especially after the layoff. ANDY RODDICK: Yeah. I felt like I hit the ball pretty well in my first match. You know, I didn’t feel like even in the second set, when I lost that set, I didn’t feel like striking the ball was a problem.
I felt like it was going to get better. You know, some days you have good days where everything feels pretty clean, and this was one of those.
Q. With the importance you put on Davis Cup this year, making the final, has that relieved some pressure at this tournament? Are you more relaxed than you were last year? ANDY RODDICK: No, I don’t think so. If anything, I think there’s more because you want to play well just because you know that it actually has some relevance for after the fact. If I come here and play like a dog, that’s not good for my prospects for Davis Cup.
Maybe I came here eager because of it.
Q. As much as obviously you would think the match is about how well you play, with the nature of Fernando’s game, do you hope he’s having a night like he had tonight rather than the one he had against Roger? ANDY RODDICK: Yes (smiling). I mean, did you ask that question not knowing what I was going to say? I mean, really.
Q. You look down the other side of the court and you don’t know exactly what he’s going to do. ANDY RODDICK: I said actually — I got asked before the match, in the prematch interview, I told Mary Joe I played okay and have beaten him before and played well and lost to him before. He’s capable of doing that.
I just said I wanted to take his time away. I didn’t want to let him set up and try to hit those big shots. I feel like I did that okay. I thought I did that pretty well.
Q. As you’re already through to the semifinals, is it a special opportunity to cut the streak against Roger to play totally freely? ANDY RODDICK: Yeah, I mean, there’s no reason for me to be, you know, nervous. I can go out there and let it fly. The way I see it on Friday night, you know, I can just go out there and play and go for my shots and play aggressive and, you know, try to knock him out.
I’m sure I’ll have about seven other guys cheering for me to do that (smiling).
Q. Round robin has worked out for you nicely here. You’re the first guy through. Can you refresh our memories on what your take was on it was when they thought about introducing it for tournaments at the start of the year? ANDY RODDICK: I didn’t like it. I think a round robin works a lot better with eight people than it does with 32. I remember I looked at the draw for Delray Beach and I had no idea what was going on with the qualifying through. I’m sitting here going, I’m a tennis player. Now, for the casual tennis fan, I’m thinking they look at that and just don’t even want to take the time to figure it out.
You know, that and there’s just too many scenarios, you know, with keeping people around when they don’t really have a motive to play. I thought there were just too many holes in it.
But credit the ATP for trying something new, trying to introduce something. It didn’t work. They fixed it pretty quickly. You know, maybe worth a shot. But, you know, good job for putting it down once they saw.
Q. You weren’t surprised when they ditched it? ANDY RODDICK: No. I think everybody saw it coming.
Q. A lot of players have their own signature sort of post-match bow. Agassi used to go to all four sides. I noticed since you’ve been here, you’re doing something. Do you want to talk about what inspired you to adopt that? ANDY RODDICK: Nothing really. I mean, I didn’t really have it planned. You know, I figured we’re here in China. Just something to show a little bit of respect for the fans here, to maybe show them something familiar, you know.
I don’t really have anything. Maybe I can just try something new. But it’s good luck so far. I might be, you know, in America doing that next year and nobody is going to know what I’m doing if it keeps working (laughter).
Q. Who do you want to meet in the semifinals? Who is the likely candidate you will meet in the semifinals? ANDY RODDICK: I don’t know. I haven’t studied the other bracket enough, games and sets. There’s going to be no easy opponents. I don’t really have a preference.
To be honest, I’m not thinking about the semifinals right now. You know, my match on Friday night is important to me, so I’ll worry about it after that’s done.
Q. You said after your first match you expected to talk to Jimmy on the phone. Did that conversation take place and did you talk tactics or did you just shoot the breeze together? ANDY RODDICK: Both. You know, he got up, was it 1:00 in the morning, whatever it was, and watched the match live. You know, he was happy with what he saw. The only thing — he was happy with the way I was playing pretty aggressively.
You know, he was happy with the way I played.
Q. You’ve talked about how the break allowed you to work on your legs and your volleys and some other things. Considering how everyone else here is talking about how exhausted they are, do you think in a way the break has really helped you at this time of year? ANDY RODDICK: Maybe. Maybe from a mental standpoint. You know, I’m here, I’m pretty eager. You know, I really geared my fall schedule towards the Davis Cup final and kind of made it known that that was going to be my priority.
So, like I said, maybe I’m a little bit more eager here, especially knowing I have another two or three weeks after this that is still very important to me.
I haven’t thought about how much, you know. I don’t think we really think about that. We kind of stay in our little bubble of trying to play each set, each point. I haven’t really put too much thought into it. But I feel good. I’m happy to be here.
Q. You talked about the next match being very important to you. How do you plan the next match between you and Roger? ANDY RODDICK: How do I plan it?
Q. Yes. ANDY RODDICK: Very carefully. That’s it, I’m done. That was my answer (laughter). Source!
Andy reached the semifinal of the Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai, after beating Fernando Gonzalez in straight sets (6-1 6-4). Andy will now meet Roger Federer in the last Round Robin round.
Andy will play his second round robin match on wednesday against Fernando Gonzalez
Andy Roddick Interview Masters Cup - Nov 12 Q. Your backhand volley are really improving quite a bit, really excellent. Did you do some practice back in the States on these two categories? Jimmy Connors, your coach, is not here with you. Did that affect you? ANDY RODDICK: Yeah, I mean, those two shots are something that I try to practice a lot. But I think for the first time this year I’ve actually had an extended period of time, because of my injuries, you know, to practice.
You know, I haven’t been healthy enough to play in a tournament. But because I haven’t been able to move as much, maybe I’ve been able to hit backhands standing still and volleys. So maybe that helped a little.
Even though Jimmy’s not here, I’m sure he’s watching on TV. I’ll be able to call home and get his thoughts.
Q. We see that you gave your racquet to the fans after you finished the match. The backs of the board was broken when the fans were fighting for your racquet. What is your comment on it? ANDY RODDICK: Well, I couldn’t use it any more. I didn’t have much use for it, so… Better in their hands than a trash can somewhere, right (smiling)?
Q. You smashed the racquet at the end of the second set and the beginning of the third set, and then you played really good. Do you think it’s any help to smash racquets? Andre Agassi was the Olympic champion in Atlanta. Do you ever think to recapture this title for the U.S.? ANDY RODDICK: The Davis Cup title?
Q. The Olympic title. ANDY RODDICK: Olympic title, excuse me.
Well, yeah, I mean, I think that’s something that I think of often. I can’t win that this week, so it does me no good to really think about it (smiling). I have enough to think about with these great players here this week.
As far as smashing racquets, you know, for as many times as it’s helped me, it’s hurt me that many times also. But, you know, it’s just part of my personality. I’ve always been pretty expressive and emotional on the court. Sometimes it helps, sometimes not so much.
Q. What do you think of this year’s introducing ceremony which resembles the way of introducing NBA players? How do you like the light and music, the atmosphere? ANDY RODDICK: At the introduction ceremony?
Q. Yes. ANDY RODDICK: I thought it was great. You know, to be able to come in in a car and see all the fans there kind of screaming. To be able to get a gift and see all the other players, kind of dress up in traditional Chinese attire, I thought it was neat.
It’s not something that we get to do every day, so it definitely was unique, something to be remembered.
Q. I saw the captain Patrick McEnroe somewhere in the stadium. He came here because of you or just to do some television job? Also in the round table interview you said there’s no better preparation for Davis Cup than here. ANDY RODDICK: Sure.
Q. So you defeated the No. 1 Russian player, so it’s a perfect start for you for the Davis Cup final. ANDY RODDICK: First question, Patrick is here to do some commentary for ESPN. But he was a little — I’m surprised he was in the stands. I didn’t know he was there ’cause he’s been feeling a little sick since he got here.
But, yeah, I mean, I don’t know how much relevance tonight’s match is going to have three weeks from now or two weeks from now, whenever the final is. But, you know, I think winning here tonight can’t do anything to hurt my chances in the Davis Cup final.
Q. Two weeks ago at Bercy, a lot of speculation was going on whether you would come, whether you wouldn’t come. When did you actually make the call and how is the fitness now? ANDY RODDICK: Well, I was always coming. I think the rumor started in your little neck of the woods. Maybe some wishful thinking. If I’m out, maybe someone else is in. You’re thinking of something to write (laughter). Am I on to something?
No, okay. I was always coming. I was always coming. You know, I think the reason that I wasn’t in Paris was so I could try to prepare for here and get fit and come here healthy, so I’m not sure where that rumor started.
Definitely wasn’t out of my mouth. You know, I was always coming to be a part of this and to play here in Shanghai.
Q. With one year of cooperation with Jimmy Connors, do you think you’re now a better player than you used to be? Do you have plans to extend the contract with Jimmy? ANDY RODDICK: Yeah, you know, I think we’re working — still working towards a common goal. I think I could have played a little bit better this year. I had a lot of momentum coming in from last year. I’m definitely looking to improve upon this year next year. And, yeah, Jimmy and I are still planning to work together.
Q. Davydenko challenged on the last point. Did it make you worry a little bit? ANDY RODDICK: Yeah, the thing about the challenge is, no matter how sure you are that the ball’s in, there’s always this little part of you that thinks that the machine might mess up or something might not go right.
I didn’t want him to challenge on match point, because I just wanted to shake hands and have it be over with. But I was pretty sure that I made the shot. But if you’re in his position, there’s no reason not to.
Q. Last year you and James Blake qualified for the Masters Cup. The year before it was you and Andre Agassi. This year you’re the only American player to play the singles. The Bryan brothers are not here. Do you feel a little lonely as the only one American player here? ANDY RODDICK: Yeah, I mean, I don’t know about “lonely” (smiling). James isn’t my girlfriend. But I think obviously I’d love it if James was here just from the perspective that he’s a good friend of mine and I think I always cheer for him to do well and to win matches, and especially here because he had such a special tournament here last year. He played so well to make the final.
You know, I was hoping he would be here. I’m sure he was, as well. Source!
Andy Roddick survived a second-set lapse to beat Nikolay Davydenko 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in their round-robin match at the Masters Cup in Shanghai.
Mixing up his powerful serve and forehand with forays to the net, Roddick fended off four break points in the first game, broke the fourth seed once to take the first set and again to go up 4-3 in the second.
Seeded one place below Davydenko, Roddick won only two points in the next three games as the Russian broke him twice and levelled the match.
Roddick smashed his racket after missing a forehand wide on set point, but then pulled himself together and ran off five straight games to take control of the third set at 5-1.
After Davydenko held, Roddick finished off the match by holding serve at love, although he had to wait to celebrate as his opponent challenged whether the final shot on the line was good - it was. Roddick won 16 of 18 points on his serve in the set.
Rafael Nadal, the second seed behind Roger Federer, overcame a stuttering start to defeat Richard Gasquet in three sets yesterday. The Spaniard found his rhythm in the second and third sets to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. David Ferrer, Nadal’s comaptriot, beat Novak Djokovic, seeded third, 6-4, 6-4 in the later match.
“In the beginning I was a little bit nervous,” Nadal said. “Matches here are always very difficult because you play against the best.
“So I started the match with a few doubts but later I played more aggressively. It was important to get the break in the beginning of the second set, and I finished much better than I started.” Source!
Roddick here to win, but Masters Cup good preparation for Davis Cup final
Make no mistake about it: Andy Roddick is here to win. Still, the Masters Cup should also make fine preparation for the Davis Cup final between the United States and Russia at the end of the month.
“Davis Cup is my top priority for this year,” Roddick said Saturday. “There’s only so many chances you have a crack at something that big. It’s such an honour.”
The American said he is fully recovered from bursitis in his heel that led him to drop out of recent tournaments in Madrid and Paris, sandwiched around a first-round loss in Lyon. He didn’t spend the time off relaxing, saying it provided an opportunity to work on building up his leg muscles.
“I’ve been hitting the ball as well as I can since the (U.S.) Open,” said Roddick, dressed in a tuxedo over a dark blue Chinese silk shirt as part of the Masters Cup opening ceremonies. “The tricky part is getting that translated into a live match. You don’t know what you’re going to get.”
If he makes it to the final here, Roddick still will have nearly two weeks before the U.S. takes on Russia.
“I’m here to try to win a tennis tournament,” Roddick said. “That said, you’re not going to get any better preparation (for Russia) than playing against the best players in the world.”
He wasn’t sure what he will do with his spare time in Shanghai.
“I’m pretty boring,” he joked. “A lot of iTunes downloads, I guess.”
Then he got into a little fun sparring with Novak Djokovic, who was answering media questions at an adjacent table. The Serb has quickly gained a reputation for his impersonations of fellow tennis pros, including Roddick.
Roddick picked on Djokovic’s tendency to bounce the ball numerous times before serving.
“I could make like eight phone calls and order a pizza by the time you hit a service,” he said. Source!
