Former Tennis Champion Andy Roddick Joins ESPN as Tennis Commentator
Andy Roddick, the former world No. 1 and 2003 US Open champion, has signed a multiyear deal with ESPN to become a tennis commentator. He will serve as an analyst for match and studio coverage, starting just before Wimbledon on June 29. Roddick retired from professional tennis in 2012 after a successful 13-season career, during which he won 32 ATP Tour singles titles and reached the finals of Wimbledon and the US Open multiple times. He was also part of the 2007 Davis Cup-winning team and was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017.
Prior to joining ESPN, Roddick made appearances as a temporary contributor on the Tennis Channel and hosted a weekly podcast called "Served With Andy Roddick." He also cohosted Fox Sports Live on FOX Sports 1 and had a show on FOX Sports Radio with Bobby Bones. ESPN's Vice President of Production, Linda Schulz, expressed excitement about Roddick joining the team, highlighting his energetic and relevant voice that will enhance the network's tennis coverage.
Andy Roddick himself shared his enthusiasm for joining ESPN, stating his passion for tennis and his excitement to cover the biggest tournaments in the world. With his wealth of experience and knowledge in the sport, Roddick is poised to bring a fresh perspective to ESPN's tennis coverage, adding value to both studio analysis and match commentary.