Andy Roddick  
 

“He’s got a big game. He’s got a big serve. That’s pretty tough to play against.”
—All-time great Pete Sampras

“Andy has a great presence on the court.”
—Tennis star Andre Agassi

“He’s going to be a big-time star, something that men’s tennis really needs.”
—Author John Feinstein

“It’s obvious what he brings to the table. He is an unbelievable talent—he has a huge serve, a great forehand, a great attitude and a big-time game.”
—TV analyst Patrick McEnroe

"For a top player, Andy is amazingly low-maintenance."
—McEnroe

“He is the real deal.”
—All-time great John McEnroe

“I think he has no limits, honestly.”
—Andy's former coach Tarik Benhabiles

“He keeps his mind clear. He doesn’t feel any pressure.”
—Tour player Andrei Pavel

“He’s up there with the great players with how he approaches the game.”
—Tour player Mike Bryan

“From the time he was very, very young, I had a lot of belief in him. The hardest part was getting someone else to believe in him.”
—Andy’s mother Blanche

“Every point, Andy is imposing his will on you. That's why he is where he is.”
—Davis Cup teammate James Blake

“Andy is all about hitting a home run every time.”
—Andy’s coach Brad Gilbert

" He’s a breath of fresh air because there’s no pretense about him. He makes no attempt to fit into the tennis player mold.”
—Sports marketing consultant Dean Bonham

 

 



Pete Sampras, 1996 Tennis Match


John McEnroe, 1986 Fax Pax

 

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