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Andy Roddick news
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The gist
Andy Roddick is back in the news at the 2026 US Open as an ESPN analyst.
His on-air remarks on players, fans and late-night scheduling are driving the coverage.
Background
Roddick won his only Grand Slam title at the 2003 U.S. Open, beating Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3, 7-6 (2), 6-3 in the final. More than two decades later he is covering the 2026 US Open for ESPN as a retired player turned broadcaster. In that role he has weighed in on the tournament's players and its late-night match format, which is why his name is circulating now.
How it unfolded
- 2003Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam title, defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3, 7-6 (2), 6-3 in the U.S. Open men's singles final.
- Aug 25, 2026Roddick plays an exhibition doubles match with Roger Federer and John McEnroe at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center during Fan Week.
- Sep 6, 2026Roddick calls Jordan Lee "the prospect" of the 2026 US Open, with Ben Shelton agreeing Lee is the next big thing.
- Sep 7, 2026On ESPN's live desk, Roddick asks Carlos Alcaraz for a word on Ben Shelton and Stefanos Tsitsipas; Alcaraz, who had been out five months with a wrist injury, asks him to repeat the question.
- Sep 9, 2026Roddick defends the Grand Slam's late-night session format after Ben Shelton's five-set win over Alcaraz ended in the early hours of Wednesday morning, while conceding a five-hour match can test viewers' patience.
- Sep 11, 2026Roddick pinpoints what let Coco Gauff down in her US Open semifinal loss to Elena Rybakina.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Roddick stood by the US Open's late-night session format while acknowledging that a five-hour match can test viewers' patience, echoing a concern raised by sports podcaster Bill Simmons.
- Caution
- Roddick noted the practical challenges a late-night match can pose for those working behind the scenes, a case for a shorter format.