Andy Roddick admits he developed an insecurity after numerous losses to Roger Federer but highlighted that he loves the Swiss tennis icon for who he is "as a human being." Roddick, a former world No 1, clashed against Federer 24 times during his career. Roddick won just three of those 24 matches and he was beaten by Federer in all of their four meetings in Grand Slam finals.
“I love Roger. I do. I love him as a human being," Roddick told GQ.
Roddick on how he felt about his record against FedererRoddick became a Grand Slam champion at the age of 21 at the 2003 US Open. In the next couple of years, Roddick lost three finals at Wimbledon (2004, 2005, 2009) and he was also beaten in the 2006 US Open final. In all his four Grand Slam finals that came after the 2003 US Open, Roddick lost against Federer.
"I didn’t show up at the track every morning like, ‘F Roger!' To me it was like the sky. You’re not always looking at it, but you know it’s there," Roddick said.
Although Roddick never again won a Grand Slam title after the 2003 US Open, he still went down as a Grand Slam champion and someone who was ranked at No 1 in the world. But Roddick admits he wishes he had won at least one Wimbledon title during his career.
“Probably. Because I would like to think that I could get over myself enough to build that bridge with the fans anyway. Had I won Wimbledon, I don’t think I would have one single regret. I’m not disappointed I didn’t win ten slams. I’m disappointed I didn’t win Wimbledon. You can have seven of ’em. I just wanted one," Roddick said.
In 2012, Roddick retired from pro tennis at the age of 30 at the US Open. Since then, Roddick has been living a more relaxed life with his family and he also does commentary work for Tennis Channel.
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