Tennis Hall of Famer Andy Roddick has signed a multi-year deal with ESPN to provide commentary for Wimbledon and the US Open. The 2003 US Open champion will serve as a match commentator and studio analyst, starting ahead of Wimbledon in late June. This addition comes amid recent changes to ESPN's tennis broadcast team.
Andy Roddick, the last American man to win a Grand Slam singles title, is set to enhance ESPN's coverage of major tennis events. The announcement, made from Bristol, Connecticut, on Monday, details Roddick's role in the network's broadcasts of Wimbledon and the US Open under a multi-year agreement.
Roddick's involvement begins just before Wimbledon starts at the All England Club in late June, with the tournament scheduled to get underway on June 29. As a former world No. 1, he brings extensive experience, having claimed the 2003 US Open title and reaching four other Grand Slam finals, all lost to Roger Federer—at Wimbledon in 2004, 2005, and 2009, and at the US Open in 2006. Throughout his career, Roddick secured 32 singles titles, maintained a top-10 ATP ranking for nine consecutive years, and contributed to the United States' 2007 Davis Cup victory. He retired from professional play in 2012 and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017.
ESPN's tennis team has seen shifts recently, including the departure of analysts Darren Cahill, Brad Gilbert, and Pam Shriver following the Australian Open. New additions include Chris Eubanks and Sam Querrey, with Malika Andrews taking on studio analyst duties previously held by Chris McKendry, who has moved to match coverage. While TBS handles the French Open, ESPN is bolstering its Wimbledon lineup with Roddick, known for his insightful analysis on his Served podcast and past contributions to FS1 and Tennis Channel. His interviews with figures like Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi highlight his ability to engage tennis legends and explain strategies effectively for viewers.