2011 US Open: What Andy Roddick Said, Really Meant and Definitely Did Not

What he said:

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“I’m convinced being a tennis analyst is the easiest job in the world. Because whatever the person does, if it works, you just say, ‘That’s what’s good,’ and if it doesn’t work, you guys just go, ‘He should have done the other thing.’ I’m pretty convinced that I could be a tennis analyst when I’m done."

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Andy Roddick, take a bow. The 2003 US Open champion, in his first round post-match interview, launched into a tirade against tennis analysts, terming them arm-chair experts.

Roddick claimed:

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“It just doesn’t take much thought. If I’m grinding, and I’m winning, you guys are like, ‘He’s reinvented himself,’ and if I’m playing like crap and pushing, it’s, you know, ‘He’s horrible and needs to hit the ball.’ Everybody’s an expert, but I’m better than most of them have been."

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Nobody’s arguing with the former champion. Very few analysts have won Slams or as many tournaments as Roddick has.

Hats off for telling it like it is.

What he really meant:

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“Sports analysis is easy. You’re right if the player’s wrong. You’re still right if the player’s not.”

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What he definitely didn’t:

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“I’m done reading my copy of ‘How To Take Criticism With a Smile’. I’d love to lend it to you guys—now (that I’ve had my say).”

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