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ATP Chatting from Delray Beach: Andy Roddick The 18-year-old joined our chat and talked to his fans. Read what he had to say.



Andy_Roddick: your questions please!

rvach: Hi Andy, since you will likely take the court in the next U.S. Davis Cup tie, do you think Captain Mac should consider some new blood for the doubles, like maybe the Bryan brothers? Or do you think some other combination should be given a chance?
Andy_Roddick: I think captain Mac will take the best available time at the time.

patgibbons: andy: what do u think of pete and andre not playing davis cup?
Andy_Roddick: I respect them for the decisions they made.

Jenny: andy,who are your best friends on the circuit?
Andy_Roddick: my best friend on the atp are Gambill and the Bryans.

Dani85: What kind of music do you like
Andy_Roddick: I like every lind of music, except for classical stuff.

rvach: Andy, what did you mean about "playing like a boy" in your loss?
Andy_Roddick: I didnt step up like a professional tennis player.

Augustus: Where are you playing the next few weeks?
Andy_Roddick: the Ericsson Open in Miami and a challenger in California.

BAS: Andy who is your favorite band?
Andy_Roddick: Lifehouse

Tommy_Haas: Where do you live now andy?
Andy_Roddick: in Boca Raton/Florida.

Jennifrog6: What was your most embarassing moment?
Andy_Roddick: I have been taken off the court by my mum...

mdg826: Andy, who was your idol growing up?
Andy_Roddick: the Americans - Agassi, Courier, Chang, Martin, Sampras...

Augustus: how do you control your temper?
Andy_Roddick: sometimes I don't... ;-)

Jenny: Andy,what's your hobbies?
Andy_Roddick: golf and basketball

blaschsn: Andy: what kind of cars do you have?
Andy_Roddick: Mercedes SUV

unjugon: what languages do you speak, Andy??
Andy_Roddick: english and almost fluent in spanish

texas_girl: which is your favorite city to play in?
Andy_Roddick: Miami, coz its close to me.

schalke: andy, whats your favourite sportsmen in the us?
Andy_Roddick: Lance Armstrong

Augustus: you playing Bermuda or Atlanta?
Andy_Roddick: Augustus: both tournaments

Saint: What was your last movie?
Andy_Roddick: my last movie was Save the last dance.

Jennifrog6: Do you feel pressure because you are known as the next american superstar?
Andy_Roddick: not really :-)

MulanFerrero: ANDY, what do you think of Juan Carlos FERRERO? :)
Andy_Roddick: I think he is great

fuzzle: Andy, what's your fav food?
Andy_Roddick: pizza

mdg826: Andy, do you think that you can replace Rusedski with the record for fastest serve?
Andy_Roddick: that would be pretty tough...

DUNGA: Andy, do u think Europe is a better place than the States?
Andy_Roddick: Dunga: I love the states

Jennifrog6: Do you miss you family when you are away playing tournaments?
Andy_Roddick: yes I do.

Dani85: Andy, do you have any pets?
Andy_Roddick: a dog and a cat.

rvach: Andy, is doubles something you will pursue seriously as your career moves ahead?
Andy_Roddick: yes.

BAS: Andy - where do you see US tennis in the next 5 years?
Andy_Roddick: hopefully whre it is right now with some americans in the top ten.

blaschsn: Andy: what kind of cars do you have?
Andy_Roddick: Mercedes SUV

Steph: ANDY: Do you go to ROLAND GAROS this year?
Andy_Roddick: yes I will be there

mdg826: Andy, how does the food around the world, compare to the United States?
Andy_Roddick: the burgers and fries of the US top everything else.

blaschsn: Andy: What do you think about Sampras?
Andy_Roddick: hes one of the greatest players of all times

schalke: andy, what was your biggest experience in your life (maybe not only in tennis)
Andy_Roddick: schalke: too early to tell... meeting Reggie Jackson

Dani85: Andy, if you played the mixed, with whom would you like to play?
Andy_Roddick:anyone but the Williams sisters as they serve harder than me!!!

blaschsn: Andy: Are you good in shoveling snow?
Andy_Roddick: I am the best!!!

Brian27: andy, u think someone starting training at 19 is too old to turn pro??
Andy_Roddick: possibly yes.

Jennifrog6: at what age did you start playing tennis?
Andy_Roddick: seven years old

MulanFerrero :ANDY, which GRAND SLAM title do u want to win the most?
Andy_Roddick: US Open

mdg826: Andy, what do you think of Mardy Fish and Taylor Dent?
Andy_Roddick: they're bot talented players.

blaschsn: Andy: Do you play for money or for titles
Andy_Roddick: I never think about money on the court.

andhereiam: Andy, who Do you hang out with at Tournaments??
Andy_Roddick: my coach mostly

Gini: Andy, what's your fav tv program?
Andy_Roddick: Gini: South Park

Saint: Who is your fav author?
Andy_Roddick: John Grisham

Gini: Andy, do you like Eminem?
Andy_Roddick: yes I like him

Jenny: Andy,what would u going to do now,if u havn't become a tennis pro?
Andy_Roddick: being somewhere at college probably

schalke: andy, do you like techno and rave
Andy_Roddick: schalke: yes

schalke: andy, where you like going out? which is your favourite movie at present?

Andy_Roddick: schalke: South Beach.

Andy_Roddick: OK I have to leave now, thanks for your time! bye