Roddick - A great sportsman born in the wrong Era

Discussion in 'Sports' started by gizmozz, Jul 6, 2009.

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    I think Andy Roddick will never be able to fight back from the Wimbledon loss....consider this - he has won 1 GS and lost 5.......A sportsman born in the Era when Tennis is just a play for No.2
     
    gizmozz, Jul 6, 2009 IP
  2. Jbob

    Jbob Peon

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    Roddick always loses because all he has is his serve. His server is #1, but his groundstrokes are maybe top 25.
     
    Jbob, Jul 6, 2009 IP
  3. Rohit patel

    Rohit patel Prominent Member

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    Yes you are spot on it. He has best serve and no one can beat his accuracy and speed but he also need to learn some basic things! If he continue playing like this and then who knows next year he won Wimbledon.
     
    Rohit patel, Jul 6, 2009 IP
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    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    Pfft. Roddick was unlucky not to win this year's wimbledon and federer reclaimed the number 1 spot because nadal had to pull out of the tournament. Federer is a legend but he is not unbeatable.

    Did you actually watch him play this wimbledon? His groundstrokes (especially backhand down the line) and volleying has greatly improved. You don't beat the likes of Hewitt and Murray if all you have is a big serve. Hewitt is one of the best returners in the game.
     
    dcristo, Jul 6, 2009 IP
  5. Rohit patel

    Rohit patel Prominent Member

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    Yup but Roddick show indication for US Open and he can able to win US Open. I think this was his best tennis and he improved lots to compare last few years!
     
    Rohit patel, Jul 6, 2009 IP
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    i think he will break the duck soon. seems a determined guy
     
    ravex, Jul 6, 2009 IP
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    I don't think Roddick would be great in any era, but pretty good in most. He has nothing to be ashamed about.
     
    Talk-Mania, Oct 26, 2009 IP