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Roddick’s Career Ends With Loss to Del Potro

Andy Roddick

Always a fan favorite at the United States Open, and the 2003 champion, Andy Roddick headed into retirement with a 6-7 (1), 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-4 loss to Juan Martin del Potro... More than an hour after hitting one last shot as a professional tennis player, then delivering one last, voice-wavering speech to an adoring U.S. Open audience, Andy Roddick exited the locker room one last time.

 

Clijsters' career ends after mixed doubles loss

Kim Clijsters hit her last shot as a pro tennis player into the net. Doubtful anyone will remember that, though. Smiling right until the end in front of 2,800 buzzing fans on Court 17 at Flushing Meadows, Clijsters officially made her way into retirement Saturday night.

 

Andy Roddick to retire after US Open

Andy Roddick

Andy Roddick, the top American man for the last decade, and the last American man to win a Grand Slam event, will retire from tennis after the US Open. Roddick made the announcement in a news conference Thursday.

 

Clijsters to retire after US Open

Former world number one Kim Clijsters says she will retire after attempting to win a fourth US Open title in September.

 

Safin ends career with 2nd round loss in Paris

Marat Safin ended his career Wednesday after losing to Juan Martin del Potro 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters....

 

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