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Andy Roddick

Tennis Player

Born: 30 August 1982
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska
Best known as: The A-Rod of tennis

Name at birth: Andrew Stephen Roddick

Andy Roddick is the hunky and cocky tennis pro whose junior titles and media-friendly charisma made him a celebrity when he was still a teenager. Roddick grew up in Texas and Louisiana and began playing tennis professionally in 2000. He won 6 world junior singles titles and 7 doubles titles, and by 2003 he had won the U.S. Open and was rated the world's top player. Known for his hard, fast serve and easy charm in front of the camera, Roddick has appeared many times on television talk shows, hosted Saturday Night Live and was named "Sexiest Athlete" by People magazine in 2003. Sometimes called "A-Rod" or "Kid Roddick," by 2004 he had winnings of more than $7 million.

Extra credit: Roddick was romantically linked to actor/singer Mandy Moore in 2003-04.

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