After defeating veteran Frenchman Fabrice Santoro in his first round match at the US Open, former top-ranked Andy Roddick (pictured) confirmed to the media that he is no longer being coached by his brother John.“When we first got together, it was temporary, you know,” said Roddick, who won the 2003 US Open. “Then all of a sudden, it’s two and a half years later. I think he was spent, and I was struggling, and so it was an easy conversation.”
Patrick McEnroe, current US Davis Cup captain and new GM of USTA Elite Player Development, will fill John’s shoes as Roddick’s coach for the US Open this year. Roddick was quick to mention that immediately following the conclusion of his time in New York, he will look for a long-term coach.
“I’ll probably get to that decision. I have a fair amount of time after this to figure it out,” said Roddick.
Besides his duties as US Davis Cup captain, McEnroe was recently appointed General Manager, USTA Elite Player Development.
“I’ll probably get to that decision. I have a fair amount of time after this to figure it out,” said Roddick.
Besides his duties as US Davis Cup captain, McEnroe was recently appointed General Manager, USTA Elite Player Development.
In Roddick’s second round match he will take on rising young Latvian Ernests Gulbis, who is currently ranked No. 40 in the world.
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When I read the title, I thought omg John MacEnroe, but i guess Patrick is probably a better coach for Roddick. Putting the characters of John & Andy together on a practice court wouldn't be a wise thing to do.
It's about time Andy changes things in TEAM RODDICK.
Despite Roddick's recent struggles, I think Patrick McEnroe is well qualified to help Andy get back on track. McEnroe will be able to put his tennis knowledge and great coaching ability to work these next couple weeks in New York in hopes of helping the American win a 2nd US Open title.
Due to his new obligations with the USTA's Elite Player Development, don't count on McEnroe hanging around Roddick's camp for long once the US Open ends.
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