Andy Roddick

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

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Andy Roddick's legacy in tennis is defined by his breakthrough 2003 US Open victory, which ended an American drought at Flushing Meadows. He stands as one of the few players to reach the number one ranking and maintain a top-10 position for nearly a decade. His induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017 cemented his status as a legend of the sport. Beyond the court, his transition to media has been seamless, earning him respect as one of the most knowledgeable commentators in tennis history.

AwardsAndy Roddick received numerous accolades throughout his illustrious career. He won the ATP Most Improved Player award in 2001 and the ATP Sportsmanship Award in 2004. His crowning achievement came in 2003 when he won the US Open. He led the United States to a Davis Cup victory in 2007. In recognition of his contributions to the sport, he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017. He also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2018.

Honours & Distinctions

International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction

International Tennis Hall of Fame·2017

Inducted for outstanding contributions to the sport of tennis.

Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters

University of Nebraska-Lincoln·2018

Awarded for achievements in sports and philanthropy.

Key to the City

City of Omaha·2004

Received in recognition of his US Open victory and community impact.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest American Players of All Time

Tennis.com·2020

Top 10 Most Influential Tennis Players of the 21st Century

ESPN·2019

Magazine Covers

Sports Illustrated

2009

Cover Feature with Brooklyn Decker

Tennis Magazine

2003

US Open Champion

2005

Style and Sport

Records & Feats

Fastest Serve Recorded in Match

Record·2004

Clocking 155 mph against Ivo Karlovic in 2004, setting a benchmark for power hitting.

Last American Man to Win US Open (Pre-2020s Generation)

Historic First·2003

Won the 2003 US Open, ending a drought for American men at Flushing Meadows until the rise of newer stars.