Friday, May 11, 2001 Taken from ESPN.com
Andy Roddick now has won 10 consecutive matches.
Welcome to ESPN.com's moderated chat room. On Friday, May 11, tennis player Andy Roddick dropped by from the ESPN Zone in Manhattan to take some of your questions.
Roddick recently overpowered Hyung-Taik Lee 7-5, 6-3 to win his second title in as many weeks at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships. The 18-year-old from Boca Raton, Fla., won his 10th consecutive match, counting his victory the week before in the Verizon Challenge in Atlanta -- his first pro tournament title.
Roddick became the third player to win back to back tournaments on the ATP tour this year, joining Andre Agassi and Gustavo Kuerten while increasing his tournament record to 17-4 since turning pro. Roddick has been labeled as the most promising young American since Sampras, Andre Agassi and Jim Courier emerged in the late 1980s.
For more on Roddick, check out www.atptennis.com.
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Andy Roddick at 2:09pm ET
hey everyone. thanks for coming
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Jeremy Fefel from techcord.loyola.edu at 2:09pm ET
How did your win against Pete Sampras propel your recent success?
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Andy Roddick at 2:10pm ET
The win against Pete really helped as far as my self belief, and it definitely was a factor in Atlanta and Houston
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Josh10 from [205.152.23.3] at 2:10pm ET
Do you have a girlfriend? If not i would gladly be. You have done so good and I really admire you. Why are you so good?
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Andy Roddick at 2:10pm ET
Um.... I am not seeing anyone right now, but am always looking :)
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mark from [204.128.192.73] at 2:11pm ET
why has andre agassi gotten better with age?
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Andy Roddick at 2:11pm ET
Andre has a drive and a determination that is timeless. He also keeps himself in great physical shape
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Tony Saracco from [208.34.24.40] at 2:11pm ET
As it seems that you are the future of American tennis, what are your thoughts on participating in Davis Cup?
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Andy Roddick at 2:12pm ET
Davis Cup is one of the top things on my priority list, and I am definitely available if needed.
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Robert from hitter.net at 2:13pm ET
I noticed you lose your temper and throw your raquet sometimes. As an example to younger players is that something you intend to improve on also?
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Andy Roddick at 2:14pm ET
I am a very emotional player and play with a lot of passion. It is my competitive side. I do not think it is totally bad, because it is me and it shows how much I care. It is the fighter in me.
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Josh Brauser from [205.152.23.3] at 2:15pm ET
Yo Andy I use to train with you down at Macci's. Whats up man, you the man now. I cant believe that you have done so good. Keep it goin and good luck at the French
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Andy Roddick at 2:15pm ET
Hey Josh. Good to hear from you. How is everything with you? Tell your family I said hello.
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Mike from [63.72.0.71] at 2:16pm ET
What kind of life do you lead off the court? What is an average day for you?
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Andy Roddick at 2:17pm ET
I have a very normal everyday life off the court. When I am home the average day consists of practice, fitness, and normally going to dinner or doing something with my friends.
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Pat Boies from [207.139.50.122] at 2:17pm ET
Andy, what you are doing at 18 is unreal. Keep your head high and carry yourself like a champion and you will see that age doesn't matter...it's the skills and you got em. Best of luck at the French
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Andy Roddick at 2:18pm ET
Thanks Pat I appreciate it.
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Michael from [136.242.124.137] at 2:18pm ET
Andy----Are you going to play in Washington this summer?
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Andy Roddick at 2:18pm ET
Yes I will be back in Washington this year.
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Fred from [204.128.192.73], at 2:18pm ET
How has your life changed since you turned pro and joined the tour last year?
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Andy Roddick at 2:19pm ET
My home life hasn't changed much at all. I am on the road a lot more and there is a lot more going on but I am very happy.
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Travis from cadl.org at 2:19pm ET
Andy, who is your favorite non-tennis athlete in the world?
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Andy Roddick at 2:20pm ET
I am a big admirer of the cyclist Lance Armstrong.
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Mike in Boise from state.id.us at 2:20pm ET
I wanted to express my appreciation for your participation with the Idaho Sneakers last year. It was a thrill to watch you play and you really seemed to enjoy yourself. We won't have a WTT team this year. Do you plan to participate in WTT again soon? Thanks.
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Andy Roddick at 2:21pm ET
I am scheduled to play some WTT matches this year for St. Louis. I had a blast in Idaho last year and I love the WTT format.
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jeremy Fefel from techcord.loyola.edu at 2:21pm ET
has playing with andre in practice improved your game? If so, in what aspects?
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Andy Roddick at 2:22pm ET
Training with Andre has definitely been beneficial. He is a great guy. I have learned an overall sense of professionalism from him.
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Jason from proxy.aol.com at 2:22pm ET
Who will win the NBA Title Andy?
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Andy Roddick at 2:22pm ET
My pick is the Lakers.
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Jeremy from proxy.aol.com at 2:22pm ET
Will you play in the Wimbledon tourney next month. If so I will look forward to seeing you play,because I have not seen you play yet. How do you feel being in the same sentence as greats like Sampras, Aggasi,and Courier.
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Andy Roddick at 2:23pm ET
I am playing Wimbledon and looking forward to it. I don't think my name should be mentioned with the likes of those guys. They are great champions and I am still just trying to make it.
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Mike from espn.com at 2:24pm ET
Andy. Congratulations on the wins. You have been training for a long time to be a great tennis player. What is it like to finally win some professional events?
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Andy Roddick at 2:25pm ET
It is a dream come true and I am extremely happy that it happened. It took a lot of hard work but was definitely worth it.
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Jeremy from proxy.aol.com at 2:25pm ET
What other sports interest you?
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Andy Roddick at 2:25pm ET
I played basketball in high school and I am a sports fanatic. I am always looking up scores and watching games.
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Andy Roddick at 2:28pm ET
Hey I gotta run. Hope to chat again soon. Thanks for
coming everyone.
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