Andy Roddick Quotes (152 Quotes)

I don't think it's a great draw for me, but at the same time, its probably not a good draw for him either.

I knew it would be tough today, Tommy has been in great form early this year. I'm happy with the way I'm hitting the ball.

It would add to the drama, ... I just don't see a lot of factors against it. It could really add to the game and take out the human-error aspect, which is out there.

There were a lot times I hit the ball fine in the corners and he got back to return it. It was frustrating.

On days like today where it is pretty hot, you just try to get through.

Having two older brothers is a healthy reminder that you're always closer to the bottom than you are to the top.

I wish I didn't have a birthday during this tournament. This has totally blindsided me. I just felt like I would have a pretty good run here.

I'm doing OK I hope. I only felt it at about 5-all in the second set. He was already kicking my butt before that. I'm going to get it looked at and hopefully it will be ready for New York.

I was sitting there in May not really playing much after the French, kind of deciding what route I wanted to go, ... I didn't really expect to finish up so strong. To have a Grand Slam title and then the Champions Race No. 1 trophy as well, it's been a ride since then.

I think everyone in this room would say that you're an incredibly loyal guy, a good friend and so forth ...

I thought I played maybe better in the second and third sets than I did in the first set,

I think we'll rebound. I think you'll see Robby and James and all those guys have career years this year - I see that happening.

Thanks. We'll have to play a close one next time.

James was patient today. He usually tries to fire instead of using his speed, ... Today he made me earn my points. We both know that once you get between the lines you have to put your friendship on the backburner.

I stopped thinking about that (defeat) a while ago. I'm not going to carry that with me for a long time.

I thought he played great, let's get that out there right now. He really took it to me so I was playing reactive instead of active.

My aggression out there is my weapon. I think it's more letting them know that I'm not going to let them get away with something, and I'm not just going to kind of poke it back and be content to stay in rallies.

Why would I get a wild card into an American tournament, (as the) top-ranked American Why would that happen That makes too much sense. Maybe I should play more Davis Cup, that's the story. Oh wait, I do.

I felt like he was throwing his best stuff at me and I was just hanging on with my serve, ... If I hadn't raised my game, I'd definitely be going home.

One of the cool things I remember is the Swiss people brought their big cowbells.

It's not surprising that teams get into it, that's part of the whole team competition. I thought I did a good job of not getting too caught up in it. Everybody kept worrying about everything except what was going on the court. I was able to take it back and focus on the task at hand.

On top of just getting the calls right time after time, it'll add another aspect for TV viewers. This will add drama and excitement.

That's not a surprise (that the Belgians chose clay). But it's fine. I think we had a good week of practice and we're optimistic about this weekend.

I've tried to serve with a little bit more authority, ... I felt like I needed to become more aggressive. My aggression out there is my weapon.

I played average. He wrapped some presents for me and handed over the first set and I didn't have my best stuff, but I got through and there's something to be said for that.

I love the wind. Awesome.

I don't mind the heat. I grew up in some hot places.

It's just frustration. We've all been there, except I have people watching when I break something. I'm mad with the way I played. I was competing well, then just let it get away for no apparent reason. I was fine until I just went mental at the end. I just checked out in the middle of the third set.

To his credit, that's the kind of pressure he puts on guys.

The shots he was able to come up with were very good. Maybe I was a bit spacey out there. I wasn't totally on top of things.

There's always stuff to work on. Obviously, the whole goal is to play well at the Open, ... You kind of try to find your game and find your comfort level and really try to hit your stride. I've always played a pretty heavy schedule in the summer.

Twenty-four hours ago, I was really optimistic about my prospects here. I'm in a little bit of shock right now, to be honest.

It's just a little frustrating right now. I felt like tonight I actually hit the ball better than I have over the last two weeks. I came off the court not really thinking I did a whole lot wrong. The guy was pretty much ripping winners from all angles.

I'm not feeling too good, I feel a little empty right now. I don't know what the hell happened.

I'm glad you still say that after today.

Still Roddick insisted that for him it wasn't the usual opening round I was a little more nervous than I would have been for a normal first round match, ... But I am having a blast.

I guess I'm the one in the right place at the right time. I always play first on the last day. I like playing on the third day, and my team has always put me in position to come through.before. It feels good. I just hope I can keep it going.

To be completely frank, it really (ticked) me off, put a little bit of a chip on my shoulder. It gave me something to prove. I feel more motivated for this than I ever have been.

I tried to be more aggressive and make him scared of my forehand. I still think there's room to improve but I am playing well.

I'll take that most days. I definitely felt Wes was going to come out and play big like he did, I needed to play well today.

I'm not going to go run and hide because I'm catching some heat. I'm not going to stay at home and pout.

I got out there and it was just stiff. It got progressively worse the more I moved. I just didn't feel real comfortable for the whole match.

We've had a lot of close matches, and I haven't come out on the better end of them, ... Which is a little rare for me. I want to get another crack at these guys. The only way I'm going to beat them is by playing them and putting myself in position enough times.

I don't know if it is his job as captain to give the other team any more motivation,

His hands never left, his feel never left and his knowledge of the game never left. On a doubles court that works.

I was excited I could have James' back today. When he went down, I really wanted to go out there and get it for him.

Somehow, Andy has to turn it around so that instead of chasing Federer, he's making Federer beat him. I would probably say don't counter him. Play your game. Strengthen your weaknesses. Make him change his game. If you're on him at the net, he has to find something else.

It seems like he's gotten his form, ... I'll expect his best stuff tomorrow.

To his credit, he knows how to take care of his body. He knows better than anybody else what keeps you out there at 35 years old and still playing well, ... He made a decision that he felt was best for his health and for his prospects the rest of the summer.

I haven't had an amazing serving day against him, ... I've played well against Roger from the baseline before, but I haven't had that monster serving day. That's what I'm looking for.