Andy Roddick decides to go ahead with Atlanta Tennis Championships 2010
Hailed as one of the greatest tennis players ever in the history of the sport, American tennis star Andy Roddick certainly does not require any introduction, primarily because of the vast number of accolades he boasts of, and partly because even his truly impressive statistics cannot serve complete justice to his class.
A former world number 1 and current American number 1, this twenty eight year old tennis player has achieved a position for himself in the world of tennis that is undoubtedly unparalleled. At present the only tennis player of American nationality to be amongst the ATP Top Ten, Andy Roddick is entirely deserving of the praise that comes his way, and the recognition he is showered with.
A finalist at four Grand Slam tournaments, and a successful winner at the 2003 US Open, Roddick has always managed to display his passion for the game at every tournament possible. He holds the distinction of providing the fastest serve recorded in the history of tennis, and together with Roger Federer of Switzerland, shares the distinction of being one of the only two players to have been crowned as amongst the top ten of Association of Tennis Professionals consecutively from 2002 to 2009, hence testifying further to his athletic greatness, professional attitude and most importantly the respect he holds for the game.
Recently, Andy Roddick provided his massive fan following with another reason to rejuvenate, as he announced through a press statement that he will be playing at the Atlanta Tennis Championships, not only in the singles tournament but also in the doubles. Interestingly enough, the Atlanta Tennis Championship is the tournament that provided the American tennis star with his first ever ATP World Tour title nine years ago.
Not only is this announcement a huge booster for the organizers of this tournament, who had been hoping intensely for an approval of participation by the former World Number 1. It also provides Andy Roddick with an extremely credible opportunity to progress ahead with his winning streak this season. Commencing the season with a definitely applauding victory in Brisbane, and then another equally convincing win at the ATP World Tour Masters, the prospects of Roddick sealing another momentous victory are seemingly bright. With twenty nine titles on the ATP World Tour affiliated with his name, and an impressive experience of five Grand Slam finals, the odds of Andy Roddick cruising to the finals of the Atlanta Tennis Championships 2010 seem exceptionally high.
While the American tennis player is currently ranked at Number 9 position in the world of tennis, the Atlanta Tennis Championships nevertheless seem to be an occasion that can provide him with another reward to add to his seemingly endless collection.
Furthermore, they can also serve as an effective opportunity for Andy Roddick to climb up the rankings, and certainly, with the recent victories that Roddick has provided his nation with, it is not hard to believe that he certainly will. Whether or not Andy Roddick is crowned champion at this upcoming tournament, a few things are clearly evident; the potential that this tennis giant has showcased over the recent past is truly admirable, and is an epitome of what athletic class can be expected from him at future tournaments.
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