In an interview with Tennis Channel, Andy Roddick admits to being jealous of Roger Federer. On several points, but especially the Olympian calm of the Swiss, whatever the stake. The American recalled how stressed he was before facing 18-year-old Pete Sampras in 2001 in Miami.
“It was my first time on national television, and you only play your idol once for the first time. Unlike me, Roger Federer was always relaxed before games and I was always jealous of that. When I care about something, I get quite nervous ”, said Andy Roddick.
Roger Federer has won 21 of his matches against the Incredible Server. But Roddick can take comfort in thinking that he won the last one, in 2012 in Florida as well.
Posted on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 3:45 PM
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