Roddick 40 Titles?

[The Baseline]

Yes or No! Will Roddick reach the 40 win plateau by the end of his career? He is so underrated by everyone, but roddick always seems to win at least 2 titles a year. I can see Roddick getting there. He's in great shape, and always plays well on the hard courts and the grass surfaces.

 

[Commando Tennis Shorts]

At least 35 for sure. 40 definitely isn't outside of the realm of possibility

 

[Bryan Swartz]

Unlikely I think. He'll win a few more IMO but he only usually gets a couple a year ... I don't see him playing 4-5 more years.

 

[SirGounder]

I think 40 may be a stretch. It really depends on how he plays and feels these next couple years. his window is definitely closing.

 

[Fugazi]

I say 35 tops.

 

[Bud]

Yes or No! Will Roddick reach the 40 win plateau by the end of his career? He is so underrated by everyone, but roddick always seems to win at least 2 titles a year. I can see Roddick getting there. He's in great shape, and always plays well on the hard courts and the grass surfaces.

Be cool if you put how many titles he currently has in the OP

 

[Joseph L. Barrow]

I don't think there is a good way of telling from the present vantage point. Will Roddick call it a career after a couple more seasons, or will he be more like a Connors or Agassi and keep going strong deep into his 30s?

I've heard him talk as though he doesn't plan to keep going long past 30- if we're looking at retirement at, say, age 31, then he will likely have difficulty compiling the necessary 10 additional titles within a mere two-and-half year window. On the other hand, I do think that he is a guy with the potential to keep himself relevant past the age that most players could; if he stays on tour for another five or six years while retaining his serving arm and fighting spirit, then I don't see why he shouldn't be capable of remaining at least close to the top 10 and getting himself up into the 40-career-title range.

 

[Carsomyr]

I sincerely doubt it. He's averaged two titles a season over the past three years (2008-2010). Even assuming he kept up that rate, he'd have to be winning titles into his mid-thirties.

 

[MARTINBALDRIDGE]

It really depends on how long he continues playing i think.

With 30 titles at age 28 I'm not sure hen will actually win another 10. Like someone previously put - 35 is probably a more realistic target.

Brilliant, though ultimately under achieving career. Wish he'd won a couple more Slams - he deserved to.

 

[SystemicAnomaly]

Be cool if you put how many titles he currently has in the OP

What many here might not realize is that Andy already has 34 career titles -- 4 of those are doubles titles. The OP did not specify singles titles only. If we consider all pro titles, then 40 might be easily attainable. If we restrict this to single titles only, then 35+ seems reasonable with 40 a distinct possibility if Andy should decide to stick around for a few years.

 

[PCXL-Fan]

He certainly could if we could get him to focus specifically on winning ATP 250 events.

 

[kishnabe]

Maybe for the next few years he might play big tournaments and win one or two! But when he plays smaller events like 250 adn some 500's he does have a great chance to win over 40!

 

[Commando Tennis Shorts]

There are a lot of 250 titles where someone within the 8-16 range is the number 1 seed. If Roddick plays some of those in the next few years to come, he'll get to 35 easily, and 40 is not out of the question.

With Roddick's serve and grittiness, I don't see him falling out of the top 16 for another 5 or 6 years. It's definitely possible. The question is, will the motivation be there to stay in the game that long?

 

[JayChu]

There are a lot of 250 titles where someone within the 8-16 range is the number 1 seed. If Roddick plays some of those in the next few years to come, he'll get to 35 easily, and 40 is not out of the question.

With Roddick's serve and grittiness, I don't see him falling out of the top 16 for another 5 or 6 years. It's definitely possible. The question is, will the motivation be there to stay in the game that long?

35 is more appropriate. 40 is out of the question. I don't think he'll want to overschedule himself by playing many 250 events just so he can get to 40 singles titles.

Think about this: His schedule already consists of the 4 GS, 8/9 Masters 1000s (perhaps 7 for one special exemption status that he has a year), at least four 500 events (Memphis, Washington + 2 others), Brisbane, Queen's Club and a few other 250s.

That already is 17 tournaments right there, +/- a few other events. That is quite a hefty schedule already especially for a 28 turning 29 years old. Plus, I don't think he'll want to play too much if the ATP only counts the best # of events per year towards the rankings.

 

[PCXL-Fan]

35 is more appropriate. 40 is out of the question. I don't think he'll want to overschedule himself by playing many 250 events just so he can get to 40 singles titles.

Think about this: His schedule already consists of the 4 GS, 8/9 Masters 1000s (perhaps 7 for one special exemption status that he has a year), at least four 500 events (Memphis, Washington + 2 others), Brisbane, Queen's Club and a few other 250s.

That already is 17 tournaments right there, +/- a few other events. That is quite a hefty schedule already especially for a 28 turning 29 years old. Plus, I don't think he'll want to play too much if the ATP only counts the best # of events per year towards the rankings.

Hence why I originally wrote, "if we could get him to focus specifically on....". Because obviously GS and Masters hold priority and he's going to take full advantage of opportunities that come his way in those higher tiered events, and not going to play his half best or throw matches in those events to stay fresh/focus on & for lower tiered events. Plus he faces a variety of penalties if he if he skips the mandatory events to stay fresh and to focus on us coaching him to ATP 250 tennis greatness & 40 titles.

 

[monique s]

What many here might not realize is that Andy already has 34 career titles -- 4 of those are doubles titles. The OP did not specify singles titles only. If we consider all pro titles, then 40 might be easily attainable. If we restrict this to single titles only, then 35+ seems reasonable with 40 a distinct possibility if Andy should decide to stick around for a few years.

So nice of you to give the information. Most people do not know he has 4 doubles titles.

 

[Sid_Vicious]

What many here might not realize is that Andy already has 34 career titles -- 4 of those are doubles titles. The OP did not specify singles titles only. If we consider all pro titles, then 40 might be easily attainable. If we restrict this to single titles only, then 35+ seems reasonable with 40 a distinct possibility if Andy should decide to stick around for a few years.

There is no need to nitpick. Roddick is a singles player and the OP is certainly talking about singles titles.

 

[Fiji]

Less Than 40 Titles.

 

[monique s]

There is no need to nitpick. Roddick is a singles player and the OP is certainly talking about singles titles.

And why should we ignore those 4 wins even if it is doubles. A win is a win. He is a single player but he plays doubles sometimes. There are some who never do.

 

[veroniquem]

It's not a matter of ignoring: single and double titles/achievements are always tallied separately. If they were not McEnroe would probably be the official leader in # of slams won right now.

 

[Sid_Vicious]

And why should we ignore those 4 wins even if it is doubles. A win is a win. He is a single player but he plays doubles sometimes. There are some who never do.

Because the scope of the OP's thread was definitely limited to singles titles.

When talking about singles players, people usually look for singles titles. This is Andy Roddick, not Bob Bryan we are talking about.

When people were talking about Federer breaking Sampras's record of 64 titles last november, they were talking about singles. Otherwise, Federer would already have broken the record with his 10 doubles titles and the comparison would not have been fair, would it?

 

[MixieP]

I think he is on the verge of great things now that the secret of his baldness is out in the open. What I mean is that he will come to grips with his baldness and accept it. This will help him to channel his energy into his game.

 

[Aeropax]

He will end with 36. Bank it.

 

[PCXL-Fan]

I think he is on the verge of great things now that the secret of his baldness is out in the open. What I mean is that he will come to grips with his baldness and accept it. This will help him to channel his energy into his game.

Are you certain he's accepted it? He used to wear a domeless baseball cap that left his hair exposed.

Now days he's always seen sporting the baseballcap.

 

[monique s]

Are you certain he's accepted it? He used to wear a domeless baseball cap that left his hair exposed.

Now days he's always seen sporting the baseballcap.

He is not...I could post hundred recent photos of Andy without a cap. I do not think it bothers Andy.....he is not vain. He could not care less. When he plays tennis, he almost always wear a cap...nothing new. Leave him alone....

 

[Commando Tennis Shorts]

He was missing quite a bit of hair, but let's not go overboard---he's not bald yet. Right afterward at the press conference, he didn't have a hat on, and his hair didn't look nearly as bad.

I'm sure that on the court, it looked worse than it really is, as it was matted down and sweaty.

 

[stevenwags987]

absolutly

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[PCXL-Fan]

He is not...I could post hundred recent photos of Andy without a cap. I do not think it bothers Andy.....he is not vain. He could not care less. When he plays tennis, he almost always wear a cap...nothing new. Leave him alone....

Okay, I should have started the last sentence with "It seems to me as if", because I don't follow Roddick off court.

 

[jayoub95]

He is on 30 titles so he is close but i say no. Maybe 38 titles. It's a tough decision because he can play really good at times.

 

[monique s]

He was missing quite a bit of hair, but let's not go overboard---he's not bald yet. Right afterward at the press conference, he didn't have a hat on, and his hair didn't look nearly as bad.

I'm sure that on the court, it looked worse than it really is, as it was matted down and sweaty.

Right after Memphis, pulling out of Delray Beach tournament.....he has hair.

 

[The Baseline]

I think he is on the verge of great things now that the secret of his baldness is out in the open. What I mean is that he will come to grips with his baldness and accept it. This will help him to channel his energy into his game.

I dont think its too big of a deal to Roddick, he is a millionaire and his wife is one of the most beautiful women on the planet. Roddick is still going to live and die by his serve. Roddick is one of the most underrated athletes in recent history.

 

[Commando Tennis Shorts]

Right after Memphis, pulling out of Delray Beach tournament.....he has hair.

There we go. That's the one I was looking for. Yes, exactly. Doesn't look nearly as bad in the press conference as it did on the court

 

[FD3S]

^ Yeah. While his hairline is noticeable receding a bit and I'm fairly sure the bald spot would be at least somewhat visible if you looked for it, without being sweaty his hair still looks fairly presentable.

 

[SystemicAnomaly]

There is no need to nitpick. Roddick is a singles player and the OP is certainly talking about singles titles.

Sounds like you're the one in nitpick mode. OP did not specify singles (even if that is what was intended). I'd be willing to bet that most of us here did not even realize that Andy has played more than 90 doubles matches as a pro. His W-L record is currently 58–38.

While doubles requires many of the same skills as singles it really does require a different skill set to play it well. I still see those doubles titles as an a worthy accomplishment. In the modern age of tennis, it's great to see "singles" players also playing doubs. Tired of seeing ppl regarding doubles as a 2nd class citizen.

 

[powerangle]

Even in his most winning-est year (2003), he "only" won 6 titles that year. With 30 titles at age 28, and his pace slowing down, seems unlikely he'll make it to 40.

 

[Bud]

Not a chance in hell he'll win 10 more singles titles before retiring. That's about 5 more years of playing at his current pace of winning titles.

 

[monique s]

Sounds like you're the one in nitpick mode. OP did not specify singles (even if that is what was intended). I'd be willing to bet that most of us here did not even realize that Andy has played more than 90 doubles matches as a pro. His W-L record is currently 58–38.

While doubles requires many of the same skills as singles it really does require a different skill set to play it well. I still see those doubles titles as an a worthy accomplishment. In the modern age of tennis, it's great to see "singles" players also playing doubs. Tired of seeing ppl regarding doubles as a 2nd class citizen.

Yes, he is the one nitpicking. Doubles count and he played fairly a good amount of doubles match so the wins count. A win is a win.......and thank you Systemicanomaly for defending my Andy. His hair is beautiful and he is a good looking man but some are jealous of him because he is a multi-millionaire and he has the voted"the sexiest woman on the planet. ...lol

 

[Fiji]

Mid to late 30s would be the best I can see.

 

[cc0509]

Yes, he is the one nitpicking. Doubles count and he played fairly a good amount of doubles match so the wins count. A win is a win.......and thank you Systemicanomaly for defending my Andy. His hair is beautiful and he is a good looking man but some are jealous of him because he is a multi-millionaire and he has the voted"the sexiest woman on the planet. ...lol

Sorry, what are you saying here in those last few words? "He has the voted the sexiest woman on the planet." What does that mean?

Re Andy being good looking, sorry I can't agree with you on that one. Don't see it even slightly. But whatever floats your boat.

 

[Sid_Vicious]

Yes, he is the one nitpicking. Doubles count and he played fairly a good amount of doubles match so the wins count. A win is a win.......and thank you Systemicanomaly for defending my Andy. His hair is beautiful and he is a good looking man but some are jealous of him because he is a multi-millionaire and he has the voted"the sexiest woman on the planet. ...lol

and some like to stick their heads up his rear due to frantic adulation.....

Your ridiculous obsession with Roddick is sickening. Even saying obvious things like "He is balding" and "He does not have the best stamina on tour" is registered as attacks on Roddick according to you.

 

[Sid_Vicious]

Sorry, what are you saying here in those last few words? "He has the voted the sexiest woman on the planet." What does that mean?

Re Andy being good looking, sorry I can't agree with you on that one. Don't see it even slightly. But whatever floats your boat.

I know *chuckle*. Even if Roddick is a multi-millionaire with the sexiest woman on the planet lol: yea sure), there are far better and more successful people to be jealous of.

 

[Joseph L. Barrow]

Your ridiculous obsession with Roddick is sickening. Even saying obvious things like "He is balding" and "He does not have the best stamina on tour" is registered as attacks on Roddick according to you.

Roddick is certainly balding, but the matter of stamina seems debatable; he certainly plays a lot of long, grueling points, and aside, perhaps, from one or two instances during his run of illness last year, I can't remember seeing him significantly tire in a match for quite some time. I'm not saying Roddick necessarily does have the best stamina on the tour- there are other guys who would also measure up to the description I've just given- but I don't see that he clearly doesn't.

 

[cc0509]

I know *chuckle*. Even if Roddick is a multi-millionaire with the sexiest woman on the planet lol: yea sure), there are far better and more successful people to be jealous of.

Oh is that what the poster was saying, that Roddick is with the sexiest woman in the world? I did not understand the wording of the post, I swear.
Truthfully, I think Brooklyn has a great body but her face to me is not so great. Some pics she looks great; others not so much. I am critical though and everybody sees differently.

 

[Sid_Vicious]

Roddick is certainly balding, but the matter of stamina seems debatable; he certainly plays a lot of long, grueling points, and aside, perhaps, from one or two instances during his run of illness last year, I can't remember seeing him significantly tire in a match for quite some time. I'm not saying Roddick necessarily does have the best stamina on the tour- there are other guys who would also measure up to the description I've just given- but I don't see that he clearly doesn't.

Roddick is definitely one of the fittest guys on tour. My problem with this poster arose when she stated that "Roddick is never tired" and I responded casually with my opinion that Roddick looked like a zombie by the 4th set of the USO final;I had recently watched this match and just wanted to mention this point.. She got really upset at that for some reason.

I completely agree though that Roddick has great stamina, but just like Federer and some other guys with good stamina... it can let him down sometime.

 

[The Baseline]

Roddick is certainly balding, but the matter of stamina seems debatable; he certainly plays a lot of long, grueling points, and aside, perhaps, from one or two instances during his run of illness last year, I can't remember seeing him significantly tire in a match for quite some time. I'm not saying Roddick necessarily does have the best stamina on the tour- there are other guys who would also measure up to the description I've just given- but I don't see that he clearly doesn't.

It could be stress affecting Roddick. Stress is the number 1 cause for hair loss. Roddick could grow it back soon. Male pattern baldness is hereditary. ATP players are always under a great deal of stress.

 

[SystemicAnomaly]

and some like to stick their heads up his rear due to frantic adulation.....

Your ridiculous obsession with Roddick is sickening...

Do we really need this type of responses? Let's keep it a bit more civil here. Don't want to see the TW forums degenerate into the sort of personal attacks/bashing that is all too common on YouTube. Too much hate/hostility in the world already.

 

[Joseph L. Barrow]

It could be stress affecting Roddick. Stress is the number 1 cause for hair loss. Roddick could grow it back soon. Male pattern baldness is hereditary. ATP players are always under a great deal of stress.

To establish the "hereditary" element, note that Roddick's father is mostly bald. The extent of balding a fellow with male-pattern baldness experiences does come in all degrees; some guys lose everything, while others just shed a little and then stop.