Andy Roddick: Hello guys! How are you doing? What's up? It's Andy and I'm here to chat.
Question: How do you like playing in the WTT?
Andy Roddick: I am enjoying it so far; it's different from the regular tour. You are on your own there and here; it's nice to be with a team.
Question: Who's on your team in WTT?
Andy Roddick: Levar Harper-Griffith is the other guy on the team. The ladies are Jane Chi and Katie Schlukebir.
Question: Andy, you've got one of the highest winning percentages of all the men's singles players in the WTT this year. What has been the key to your success so far?
Andy Roddick: The matches are short, so holding serve is important. I think I have been broken only once or twice this year, so I think holding serve has been helping me a lot.
Question: Andy, how do you think the WTT experience will help you in your pro career?
Andy Roddick: You know, it's a valuable stepping stone. I get a lot of pro matches in, night in and night out, and having the support and advice of my team helps me learn too.
Question: Hello Andy, describe what has been the best moment of your Tennis Career up to this point?
Andy Roddick: Its tough! Part of the L.A. Davis cup team was a lot of fun. And individually, obtaining the No. 1 junior ranking, that was a goal I had set for myself.
Question: Andy, what was it like the first time you faced Andre Agassi?
Andy Roddick: It was a lot of fun; I had been looking up to him my whole life. That made it a dream come true and the match was a lot of fun also.
Question: Andy, was he the toughest opponent you've ever faced? If not, who was?
Andy Roddick: For sure, Andre was. I can't put anybody beside him. That is a definite yes.
Question: Andy, was there any one thing that set in your mind that you wanted to play pro tennis?
Andy Roddick: Not really. Obviously, it is a great job to play tennis for a living! I saw I had some potential and decided to go for my dream!
Question: Andy, has there been any particular player who has helped you the most in developing your career?
Andy Roddick: Besides my coach? John McEnroe has helped me. We're in contact and he constantly gives me pointers and helps a lot.
Question: Andy, what's it like having Tarik Benhabiles as a coach? Does his success as a former top 20 player help you develop your game?
Andy Roddick: Of course! He's been there before and knows the ins and outs of the game. He was a small guy and knows the game better than some of the big guys who pound the ball. He helps mesh his smarts and knowledge with my big game. And it's a perfect fit.
Question: Hello Andy. Describe whether you are a serve-and-volleyer or a baseline player?
Andy Roddick: Somewhere in the middle. I'm not clear cut one way or the other. I like to mix it up a bit.
Question: Do you regret missing your high school graduation or did you like being at the French Open better?
Andy Roddick: obviously I was disappointed that I didn't get to attend it, but I had a job to do. Sometimes, that requires some sacrifices!
Question: Andy, have you gotten to meet Billie Jean King, one of the founders of the WTT yet? And if so, what is your impression of her?
Andy Roddick: Yeah. I met her briefly at Wimbledon. She is a great lady and has done a lot for sports and this sport. She is definitely someone to look up to.
Question: What's your favorite surface to play on?
Andy Roddick: Probably fast-paced hardcourt.
Question: Say you're in the finals of Wimbledon. Who do you NOT want to face?
Andy Roddick: Probably Pete (Sampras). He never seems to lose in the finals there! You can pretty much bet your house on him, if he's in the finals at Wimbledon!
Question: Do you think that John McEnroe should've been on the Davis Cup team in Spain or do you agree with the other U.S. players that he shouldn't play?
Andy Roddick: That's tough. Seeing John practice in doubles, he probably could play and would probably do as well as anyone else. There isn't a lot of need for all the controversy. He's definitely capable of playing and playing well.
Question: Are you the superstitious type of player when you play?
Andy Roddick: No, not really. I go with my gut feelings. I don't do rabbits feet or worry about stepping over lines.
Question: Where do you see your career in 10 years?
Andy Roddick: That is hard to say. Hopefully, well, I want to play (the) Davis Cup, hopefully contend for some Grand Slam titles, and win one or two. (I want to) have a successful pro career and keep the American tradition alive.
Question: What was it like being the first American to win the Australian Junior Open in over 40 years?
Andy Roddick: A great feeling. I had been playing well for a while before it, and to come through that and meet a goal I had set for myself felt really good.
Andy Roddick: Thanks for coming everyone. Good luck and go see us in WTT!
