Comments on: Andy Roddick Earns Respect, Pride of Tennis Nation Despite Wimbledon Loss to Roger Federer

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:24:25 +0000

I have followed Andy since 2003 and have always admired him as a class act even in defeat. He always gives 100% and is gracious to his opponent. I was disappointed in the loss but proud of the Andy played and was gracious in his comments. Roger has difficulty in giving his opponents any credit at all. Andy played the best match of his career and here’s hoping he will be 100% for the U.S. OPen! GO ANDY and thank you for representing the USA so well all these years!

By: Chuboo

Chuboo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:44:24 +0000

We all knew Federer was going to win. So congrats to Federer…as usual.

only Federer himself can personally say if his own skills are deteriorating or if Roddick is that much better over a year’s time. They are both getting up there in age so I don’t think “Roddick is the future” unless he’s found the fountain of youth. likely both will be riding into the sunset in the next 2-3 years. I truly think it’ll be Nadal or Murray’s era of domination despite some injury time.

I feel for Roddick’s loss especially for him to endure it over 4+ hours of tennis. (Federer seems to do that to a lot of players: extinguish their desire and passion to play tennis in future years…is he that good to play mind games?). However Roddick’s skills are definitely unbelievable on grass; his wonderful performance and achievements thus far should have “bought” him the Wimbledon championship in 2009. CONGRATS RODDICK…YOU DESERVE ANY AND ALL THE RECOGNITION YOU CAN IN 2009.

By: Robert Bernhard, Jr.

Robert Bernhard, Jr. — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:16:49 +0000

@Deb L,
My thoughts almost to the letter, but you expressed it as well as could be done! We should all love Andy for his courage, perseverance and gentlemanly response to the way he won the hearts of all of us. Thanks, Andy for representing America as a true hero!

By: Deb L

Deb L — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:44:52 +0000

Andy should be so proud. I didn’t know him well before this season but he deserves the respect of every person that has ever picked up a tennis raquet or watched a match. He stood toe to toe with one of tennis’ greats and he came so close to beating him. I love Andy for fighting so hard and being so gracious at the awards ceremony. He is a true gentleman and I am sure will win many Wibelton titles in the future. Federer is the past, Roddick is the future. I was proud to be an American (as cliche as that sounds) when he accepted his runner-up trophy. I wish all young athletes had his poise, confidence and sense of humor. You did us all proud Andy. Thank you!!!

By: RAMONA

RAMONA — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:43:54 +0000

I personally think you won at Wimbledon against Roger. Sort of robbed, I think, by questionable calls/equipment. It seemed like it was predetermined by the powers-that-be that he would win it due to publicity/marketing/etc.

You did an outstanding job and I was so proud of you out there, playing with all your might and all your heart. You were a sight to behold.

Keep it up!

Ramona

By: Philip C

Philip C — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:18:06 +0000

Andy,

Great job! Keep up the good fight and get ‘em next year!

Phil