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Date of Birth
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30-August-1982
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Place of Birth
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Omaha
(Douglas County, Nebraska, United States of America, Area codes 402 and 531, Area code 402, Area code 531)
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Nationality
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United States of America
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Also know as
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Andrew Stephen Roddick, other A-Rod, andy_roddick, Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick, Little Roddick, A-Rod
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Profession
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Tennis player, Athlete, Actor
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Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick is a retired American professional tennis player and former World No. 1. He was known for his fast service and powerful forehand.
He became a Grand Slam singles champion when he won the title at the 2003 US Open, defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final. He is currently the last North American male player to win a Grand Slam singles event, and the last to both become world number-one and year-end world number-one. Roddick reached four other Grand Slam finals, losing to Roger Federer every time. He is married to Brooklyn Decker, a Sports Illustrated swimwear model and actress.
On August 30, 2012, during the 2012 US Open and on his 30th birthday, Roddick announced that he would retire after the tournament. Following a fourth-round defeat to Juan MartÃn del Potro, Roddick retired from the sport with the aim of focusing on his foundation, the Andy Roddick Foundation, in future years.
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