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Andy Roddick joins ESPN as tennis analyst for major slams
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ESPN has signed former US Open champion Andy Roddick to a multi-year deal as an analyst for Wimbledon and the US Open starting in 2026. The 43-year-old, who retired from professional tennis in 2012, will provide match and studio coverage. The move follows his success with the podcast Served with Andy Roddick.
Former British tennis number one Tim Henman has endorsed the inclusion of padel courts in Wimbledon's planned expansion. The sport, a hybrid of tennis and squash, is experiencing rapid growth in Britain. Henman views it as a community benefit, while fellow former number one Laura Robson expresses mixed feelings.
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Retired tennis player Eugenie Bouchard has discussed the upheaval in her life following her 2014 Wimbledon final appearance, which brought sudden fame and high expectations. She described a rebellious phase that included a drastic hairstyle change, leading to the loss of a sponsorship deal. Now focused on pickleball, Bouchard emphasizes the complexity beyond her public image.