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Andy Roddick says Carlos Alcaraz has found a serving rhythm and is healthier after wrist concerns, noting improved play from the US Open first round to the second; Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2, and will face Wu Yibing in the third round as he pursues another title.
Coco Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in the US Open first round, pulling away after a tougher second set; former champion Andy Roddick praised her form and said she could become world No. 1 if she maintains this level. Gauff advances to face Kasatkina or Badosa in the second round while the title race also features Sabalenka, Pegula and Rybakina early in the tournament.
Alex Eala defeated Jessica Pegula to capture her first WTA title at the Washington Open, becoming the first Filipino to win a WTA event. Andy Roddick called her the 'real deal' and suggested her current consistency could push her into the top 10, with Eala now world No. 20 and defending few points ahead of a busy schedule including the Canadian Open and the race to the WTA Finals.
Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala defeated defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in straight sets to reach the fourth round, drawing praise from Andy Roddick who says she isn’t done yet. The win sparked excitement in the Philippines, with Eala climbing to No. 28 in the live rankings and set to face Jasmine Paolini next.
Carlos Alcaraz won his second US Open title in 2025, defeating Jannik Sinner, with former tennis star Andy Roddick noting Alcaraz's unusually relaxed demeanor before the match, which contrasted with his focused performance. Despite his success, Alcaraz has yet to reach the semifinals at the Australian Open, where he has faced early exits in recent years. The article highlights Alcaraz's rising dominance in tennis and his potential for future Grand Slam success.
Former US Open champion Andy Roddick predicts Iga Swiatek will win the women's title, with Rybakina as a potential finalist, and Jannik Sinner will win the men's title, with Alcaraz as a strong contender, highlighting Ben Shelton as a possible upsetter based on the draw.
Former pro Andy Roddick criticized billionaire Bill Ackman's debut in professional tennis, calling it a 'joke' after Ackman and partner Jack Sock lost in a match that was widely mocked and considered beneath professional standards, raising questions about the legitimacy of Ackman's wildcard entry.
Mandy Moore expresses her happiness for her ex-boyfriend, tennis legend Andy Roddick, on the 20th anniversary of his US Open win. Moore shared her sentiments on Instagram, praising Roddick's accomplishments and family life. Roddick's wife, Brooklyn Decker, responded to Moore's message, calling her a "class act." Decker had previously joked about harboring resentment towards Moore for dating Roddick in their younger years. Roddick, who retired in 2012, recently won a Pickleball Slam with Andre Agassi.