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PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Tennis great Andy Roddick lines up a putt on the first hole with his caddie during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 9, 2013 in Pebble Beach, California. PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Te
PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Tennis great Andy Roddick waves to the gallery during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 9, 2013 in Pebble Beach, California. PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Te
PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Tennis great Andy Roddick (R) watches a putt on the first hole as NFL player Aaron Rodgers looks on during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 9, 2013 in Pebble Beach, California. PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Te
PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Tennis great Andy Roddick watches his tee shot on the second hole during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 9, 2013 in Pebble Beach, California. PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Te
PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Tennis great Andy Roddick hits a shot during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Spyglass Hill on February 8, 2013 in Pebble Beach, California. PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Te
KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 02: Andy Roddick of USA serves to Nicolas Almagro of Spain at the Miami Tennis Cup at Crandon Park Tennis Center on December 2, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida. KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 02: An
KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 02: The ball girls enter the court for the final match of Andy Roddick of USA vs Nicolas Almagro of Spain at the Miami Tennis Cup at Crandon Park Tennis Center on December 2, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida. KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 02: Th
KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 02: Andy Roddick of USA poses with his second place trophy after losing the final to Nicolas Almagro of Spain at the Miami Tennis Cup at Crandon Park Tennis Center on December 2, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida. KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 02: An
KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 02: Andy Roddick of USA rests on his couch between points during his final match against Nicolas Almagro of Spain at the Miami Tennis Cup at Crandon Park Tennis Center on December 2, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida. KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 02: An
KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 02: Andy Roddick of USA sticks his tongue out to a fan after his match against Nicolas Almagro of Spain at the Miami Tennis Cup at Crandon Park Tennis Center on December 2, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida. KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 02: An
KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 01: Andy Roddick participates in the inaugural Miami Tennis Cup at Crandon Park Tennis Center on December 1, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida. KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 01: And
KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 01: Andy Murray of Great Britain serves the ball to Andy Roddick of USA during the inaugural Miami Tennis Cup at Crandon Park Tennis Center on December 1, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida. KEY BISCAYNE, FL - DECEMBER 01: An
Andy Roddick of the US bows to actor Will Ferrell as he gets a high-five from Serena Williams of the US during the Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York August 29, 2009. The 2009 US Open will begin on August 31. Andy Roddick of the US bows to acto
Actor Will Ferrell hits forehands as Andy Roddick (L) of the US, Maria Sharapova (2nd L) of Russia, Serena Williams (2nd R) of the US and Roger Federer of Switzerland look on during the Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York August 29, 2009. The 2009 US Open will begin on August 31. Actor Will Ferrell hits forehands a
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 22: Former tennis player Andy Roddick appears backstage during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 22: Form
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 22: Former pro tennis player Andy Roddick interviews in the Elvis Duran Broadcast Room during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 22: Forme
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 22: Radio host Bobby Bones (L) and former professional tennis player Andy Roddick pose in the Elvis Duran Broadcast Room during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 22: Radi
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Andy Roddick waves to the crowd during a ceremony honouring Andre Agassi's career prior to the women's singles final match between Serena Williams of the United States and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during Day Fourteen of the 2012 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 9, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Andy
Former US tennis stars Andre Agassi (R) and Andy Roddick hug after Agassi was named the 2012 inductee into the US Open Court of Champions before the start of the women's singles final between Serena Williams of the US against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus at the 2012 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 9, 2012. Former US tennis stars Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi, right hugs Andy Roddick during a ceremony inducting Agassi into the Court of Champions before the women's championship match at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in New York. Andre Agassi, right hugs Andy Roddi
strongNew York:/strong 2003 champion Andy Roddick made an emotional farewell into retirement. Roddick headed into retirement with a 6-7 (1), 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-4 loss to Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday. It was an emotional farewell for Roddick, who sat in his changeover chair, covering his face with a white towel, after sailing a running forehand long on the last point. He choked up during an on-court speech at Arthur Ashe Stadium, telling the crowd, Oh, wow. For the first time in my career, I'm not sure what to say. Since I was a kid, I've been coming to this tournament. I felt lucky just to sit where all of you are sitting today, to watch this game, to see the champions that have come and gone, Roddick told the fans. I've loved every minute of it. The American surprisingly announced last Thursday, his 30th birthday, that the US Open would be his final tournament. That impromptu news conference came a day before Roddick's second-round match, and he won that one, and his next, riding a wave of support in the stands. Del Potro joined the fans in standing to applaud after Wednesday's match. The story of the day, though, was Roddick's departure - from the tournament and from tennis. Williams watched his loss to del Potro before taking on Ivanovic in the same stadium Wednesday night. He's been the ultimate inspiration for me. Just a great guy, and he did so much for American tennis, Williams said. I'm really kind of sad. Chants of Let's go, Andy! rang out between points during the last service game of Roddick's career, and again before the start of what would wind up as the last return game. [caption id=attachment_445622 align=alignleft width=380 strongNew York:/strong 2003 champio
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: Andy Roddick of the United States smiles during a post match press conference following his men's singles fourth round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina on Day Ten of the 2012 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 5, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: Andy
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: Actress Brooklyn Decker watches the men's singles quarterfinal match between her husband, Andy Roddick of the United States, and Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina on Day Ten of the 2012 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 5, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: Actre
Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro applauds during US Andy Roddick's speech at the end of their 2012 US Open men's singles match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 05, 2012. Del Potro advanced to the US Open quarter-finals by sending American Andy Roddick into retirement with a 6-7 (7/1), 7-6 (7/4), 6-2, 6-4 victory. Roddick, whose only Grand Slam title came at the 2003 US Open, said last week he would retire after the tournament and the end came against the 2009 champion. Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro a
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: From left, Coach Larry Stefanki, trainer Doug Spreen, Actress Brooklyn Decker, and player agent Graham Cross watch the men's singles quarterfinal match between Andy Roddick of the United States and Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina on Day Ten of the 2012 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 5, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: From l
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: Andy Roddick of the United States waves to the crowd after losing to Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina after their men's singles fourth round match on Day Ten of the 2012 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 5, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: Andy
Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina reacts after winning against Andy Roddick of the US in their 2012 US Open men's singles match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 5, 2012. Del Potro advanced to the US Open quarter-finals by sending American Andy Roddick into retirement with a 6-7 (7/1), 7-6 (7/4), 6-2, 6-4 victory. Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina
Andy Roddick of the US waves goodbye as he ends his tennis career after losing against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in their 2012 US Open men's singles match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 5, 2012. Andy Roddick of the US waves goo
Andy Roddick's wife, Brooklyn Decker, right, reacts after his fourth round loss to Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in New York. Roddick said he would retire after the match. Andy Roddick's wife, Brooklyn Decke
Andy Roddick waves to fans after his fourth round loss to Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in New York. Roddick said he would retire after the match. Andy Roddick waves to fans after hi