Roddick suggests a reporter to retire, walks out of interview

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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on October 3, 2011 at 3:20pm

Is he being a brat or did the reporter get what he deserved? It is reported that Lacoste wanted to reduce the 7 figure endorsement deal by 75% if he doesn't stay in the top 15 in the world.

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Permalink Reply by Joe B. (BP, CA) on October 3, 2011 at 6:40pm

Roddick is an intense kind of guy, and probably hears it all the time about retiring.  He should be the one to decide when to retire, not others.  I think the question was meant to goad Roddick into reacting, and he did.  Honestly, if I was in his place, I would react the same way.

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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on October 4, 2011 at 2:45pm

Honestly, I also would probably walk out of the room myself, jerk move or not. lol

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Permalink Reply by LeFrance Stokes on October 4, 2011 at 9:41am

Roddick ia a spoiled asshole jerk...I don't like his arrogant persona...helluva slice though

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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on October 4, 2011 at 2:46pm

That slice looks like he uses an Aussie forehand grip. Tends to sit up on certain occasions. Even Mac said that it does.

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Permalink Reply by Mark T. on October 4, 2011 at 4:12pm

Personally, I am tired of his act.  He needs to retire. 

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Permalink Reply by Lendl Jr. (4.5) on October 4, 2011 at 8:21pm

Did you guys see that Roddick is playing Federer at Madison Square garden for the BNP Paribas showdown in March 2012?  Darn, i was hoping Lendl would be back!

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Permalink Reply by Mark T. on October 5, 2011 at 9:46am

Lendl would be a better match.

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Permalink Reply by Mark / The Mayor on October 5, 2011 at 11:08am

LOL!  Lendl vs. Federer.  Bagels anyone?

I think Fed will beat Roddick like 7-5 7-5.  They will make it close to make the fans happy, but Fed will stay up one break on Roddick all the time. He'll get the early break and then just coast to keep it close - mark my words.

M

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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on October 5, 2011 at 3:26pm

Yeah, the way Lendl is moving, given his age, he would not fare well against Fed. He always looks like he's sweating puddles now. 

Back to Roddick, he should retire soon. He's not going quietly, but not in a good way.

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Permalink Reply by Mark T. on October 5, 2011 at 3:36pm

Maybe for the first set.  But I think Fed will step it up the second, just to reemphasize who the boss is between the two players. 

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Permalink Reply by tennisbum on October 5, 2011 at 4:26pm

He is also doing the WTT Smash Hit Tennis Charity event with Johnny Mac, Martina Navratilova, & Amelie Mauresmo at the end of October in Cleveland hosted by Sir Elton John & Billie Jean King.

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