Andy Roddick, the former World No.1 who was known for his blistering serves, recently went viral after being caught on camera practicing with a friend on a court in Arizona. Despite being 41 and retired for years, Roddick effortlessly recreated his iconic fast-paced serves, wowing fans with his skill and power.
In the video, Roddick used a Wilson racquet, a change from his famous blue Babolat, known for its larger size. This change didn’t hinder his performance though, as fans marveled at how he maintained his pace and precision with a smaller racquet.
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The video quickly gained traction, with many commenting on Roddick’s impressive form and the nostalgia of seeing him in action. His ability to hit such powerful serves at his age sparked admiration and excitement across social media.
Andy Roddick’s serves were a delight back in the day and he practiced recently in Arizona, which made fans nostalgic and well, berserk! pic.twitter.com/fprPwmizDA
— Wide World of Tennis (@tennisfan_dkr) July 24, 2024
This moment of nostalgia serves as a reminder of Roddick’s legacy in tennis, where his serve was a formidable weapon. The viral clip not only highlights his enduring talent but also engages a new generation of fans who may have missed his prime years on the ATP Tour.
Roddick has managed to stay in the limelight and engage with fans in different ways such as through his own social media pages, media stints with Tennis Channel as well as his podcast, Served with Andy Roddick.
Recently, he urged his followers to use sunscreen regularly as he was candid about talking about his own experiences with skin cancer.
Roddick’s noble message about skin cancer
Roddick had to undergo this ordeal especially once he retired, since he saw the impact of it later in his life. In his playing days, perhaps the 2003 US Open champion was unaware of the perils of not taking care of his skin because of the sweat he accumulated while playing.
Interestingly, Roddick also got his lips cured from a tumor of sorts that suffered almost a decade ago.
“Use sunscreen, put sunscreen on your kids especially if they are tennis players
“The problem won’t present itself when the kid is 8, but it might present itself when that kid is grown and is 38.
“It stinks. I think I’m going to be a general kind of hatchet job for the rest of my life,” Roddick was quoted as saying in the latest episode of his podcast.
This plea adds another layer to Roddick’s influence, as he continues to impact the tennis community beyond his playing days. His advocacy for sun safety reflects his commitment to promoting health and awareness, using his platform for the greater good.
Through both his on-court prowess and off-court advocacy, Roddick remains a respected figure in the world of tennis.
