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“Almost everybody's here doing the same thing. Who am I to come up with an excuse when there's 64 other players here doing the same thing? 63 others, sorry.”

Quote by Andy Roddick

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Andy Roddick
Andy Roddick

Andy Roddick is an American tennis player born on August 30, 1982. Known for his powerful serve and all-around playing style, he quickly rose to become one of the top players in the world. Roddick's career is marked by his three Grand Slam singles titles at the US Open in 2003, 2009, and 2010, and his consistent ranking among the top ten in the ATP Tour. more

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