US Open Tennis 2010: Andy Roddick’s Continuing Disappointment

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Published: September 3, 2010

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Andy Roddick is one frustrating man to root for.

At this point in his career his early exits should be expected, but for some reason it never feels that way—at least not until the moment when he's waiting at the net to shake hands, while his opponent is sending air kisses and tennis balls into the stands.

Wednesday night in Arthur Ashe Stadium, we witnessed yet another standard Andy Roddick loss. "He went out and earned a win," Roddick said after Jarko Tipsarevic beat him in four sets.

It's really an amazing coincidence that almost every time Roddick loses, his opponent happens to play at the highest level. Bad luck, you ask? Luck is for blackjack and roulette players.

Giving credit where it's due, Jarko did play one hell of a match last night. However, Roddick performed more conservatively than a stand-up comic in a church.

Both players rallied back and forth from the baseline, as fans watched and waited to see who would make an unforced error first. What they saw was winners instead of errors, and they were not hit by the home favorite in blue.

Grand Slam loss after Grand Slam loss, I still find myself sitting in front of the television every year, like a naive child thinking, "This is his time." After about 10 years, I think last night's loss to Tipsarevic just about ended my wishful thinking in regards to Andy Roddick ever winning another Grand Slam trophy.

Yes, he still has a dominant serve, and yes, he's still one of the most talented players in the world. But in this crazy game we call tennis, (or any other game for that matter) it's about the mental toughness and the ability to overcome adversity. Poor Andy just seems to be missing that one desirable quality that all champions share.

Whether it's a blister, his opponent's high level of play, his swimsuit model wife in the stands, or simply having an off day, something always seems to go wrong when the goi...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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