I don't care when people use the term 'one-Slam wonder' with me. Andy Roddick More Quotes by Andy Roddick More Quotes From Andy Roddick It's pretty high up there on the list. Being able to return a serve at that speed is one of the biggest things that separates the professionals from the recreational players. Andy Roddick listsableplayer My backhand is definitely a lot more solid and consistent. There were times when I couldn't hit it into the ocean. Andy Roddick consistentocean There's no home team in tennis, no built-in fan base, so the players have to step up and do their fair share. Andy Roddick teamplayerhome Call me All-American, but I love Ham and Cheese sandwiches. And not just any old ham and cheese sandwich... My mother's is the best. I've tried many times to make these sandwiches on my own, but it's never the same. Andy Roddick cheese-sandwichescheesymother 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. Andy Roddick weaponskindthinking 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. Andy Roddick waitingplaycards I don't think I'm one of those guys who won't pick up a racket for three years...I love hitting tennis balls. Andy Roddick tennisyearsthinking I've been good about keeping my nose to the grindstone. Andy Roddick grindstonenoses I'm not the savior of men's tennis in America. I'm just a kid trying to win a few matches. Andy Roddick winningmenkids I'm still missing that little something. Andy Roddick stillsmissinglittles I definitely think the European weather has more of a factor than the European clay. I think the European weather changes from week to week, I mean, last year it was sunny and hot and this week it's kind of playing tricks on us a little bit. I definitely think that is a factor. Andy Roddick meanyearsthinking There have been great champions in every generation. Andy Roddick championhas-beensgenerations I used to go to the US Open on my birthdays and sit in the nosebleeds. Andy Roddick nosebleedsmy-birthdayused I think I've always had a decent perspective on wins and losses on the tennis court. Andy Roddick winninglossthinking I think I have a lot of room for improvement. My serve is okay, but I need to work on a lot of things: return, transition game, backhand. Andy Roddick transitiongamesthinking I played basketball in high school, and I love watching sports - I'll watch everything except maybe hockey. Andy Roddick basketballsportsschool Having two older brothers is a healthy reminder that you're always closer to the bottom than you are to the top. Andy Roddick brotherinspirationalsports I don't have much interest in being on a senior tour. I don't think I retired so that I could be on tour. Andy Roddick seniorinterestthinking Stay in school kids or you'll end up being an umpire. Andy Roddick umpireskidsschool 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. Andy Roddick homerunningsports
