2006-09-07 23:58:16 · 17 answers · asked by eDREAMS 2 in Sports ➔ Tennis
Roddick's power game has historically been blunted by Federer. As long as the current #1 maintains his focus and intensity and remains healthy it is unlikely the Roddick will replace him atop the rankings. Federer is a rare talent that will be terrifically difficult to surpass.
That said, if Roddick keeps working hard and learning under Connors, he may be able to score a couple of grand slam victories and is certainly capable of regaining a spot in the top 3. As of right now, attaining the #1 rating is quite a reach in my estimation.
2006-09-08 00:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by The Professor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 is very unlikely with a guy named "Roger" around. Even #2 is quite a s-t-r-e-t-c-h. For '07, U'd figure that Nadal will win at least one GS and 2-3 master series (AMS). Fed will probably pick up 2-3 GS with 3-4 AMS. Not much left. U won't become #1 by winning 1 AMS and reaching a GS final.
Just ask Nadal! He won 1GS and 4 AMS (total 10 titles) last year, and Fed STILL had a huge point lead! Roddick will probably gain grounds after this tournament and next year 'cause he was just horrible earlier but still a long way to #1.
Aside from beating a less than 100% Hewitt on Wed. he's struggled against top 15 players all year....and those are the guys you need to beat to reach #1.
2006-09-08 10:41:24 · answer #2 · answered by ATR999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
roddick is playing so much better, but even with connors on his side, the highest his ranking will be is 3. let me tell you why. federer and nadal. they are so dominant right now, they will take all of the grand slam titles which eliminates roddicks chances to becoming the #1 player. what really hurts roddick is the clay court season, during that stretch, he receives no points and in the french open, he's lucky if he makes it to the 2nd round. roddick is not even the #1 american, blake is. he should worry about that 1st.
2006-09-08 13:31:44 · answer #3 · answered by ACE25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the Professor's answer.
Roddick, with Connor's on his side, will win some grand slams and be in the top 5, but as long as Federer is in the game, he will not be #1 according to ATP.
2006-09-08 13:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by eprometheus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even with 100 coaches and 100 years, Andy Roddick will NEVER be No.1.
The reason... Roger Federer is invincible because his game is so COMPLETE.
2006-09-09 19:37:58 · answer #5 · answered by jeff spin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope Andy does get to world number 1 again
under Jimmy Connors, he has shown great strength, determination and is getting back into his groove again and playing great tennis
i cant wait until Andy gets another slam - who knows it might be this weekend you never know
bring it on
2006-09-09 07:16:58 · answer #6 · answered by lm_groovy@talk21.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could see him making it up to #3 with some consistence if he continues to play well. Making it in the top two will be quite a stretch with Federer and Nadal winning all the time. In order to move past them he will need to beat them face to face the majority of the time. Not only that he will need them to lose in earlier rounds so they don't get more combined points. The problem with surpassing them is that any tournament they are in they usually make it to the finals.
2006-09-09 09:38:34 · answer #7 · answered by Kevin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never!!! FEDERER is and will always be No. 1!!! Roddick and only beaten FEDERER once in the master series... and will never again because FEDERER always get better... Bow down Roddick!!!
2006-09-08 19:13:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-08 07:03:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He has a chance to climb back to # 1 ...he's still young and Connors will keep him grounded
2006-09-08 08:11:30 · answer #10 · answered by mj23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋