Tennis Channel Live: Andy Roddick Looks Back at Wawrinka's Win over Djokovic in 2015 RG Final

[@RainMaker0602]

Wawrinka's 2015 RG run is as legendary as that pair of shorts he wore the entire tournament. It should be in a museum.

[@rfbelieve7669]

so true!!! lol

[@hd-xc2lz]

Holy shit SO funny about those shorts! Made my day, thanks.

[@johniii8147]

Yeah those shorts were quite the look.

[@TheSentinel909]

Andy Roddick is still one of the sharpest dudes out there - knowledgeable and witty - he's a amazing addition here

[@2CSST2]

He's definitely on his own when it comes to charisma among tennis players. Never bores anyone with platitudes always has something interesting or funny to say

[@owenbenjaminshapiro6285]

Not to mention humble

[@rick13953]

"Rafael Nadal at 2017 Roland Garros was better than what might me my last haircut"

[@ajwebb220587]

Completely agree - great mix of humour and intelligence

[@bretts5571]

Its too bad Federer got in his way so many times in his career

[@desroywhite]

Andy has to become a grand slam commentator... I'd love to hear him call a match

[@cormorant_on_arock7934]

he's an excellent commentator. I have heard him guest commentate at Wimbledon. Quite a treat, as a viewer

[@gmediagroupss]

He is super costly man! I dont think any news channel can pay him. Do you see Rafa, Roger or Murray as commentators? No channel can afford them as commentators.

[@desroywhite]

@@cormorant_on_arock7934 definitely

[@desroywhite]

@@gmediagroupss I don't no man...tennis is a very rich sport...I think ESPN can afford to pay him

[@gmediagroupss]

@Bijan Mehrpour Dont know about yester years Champions. Just imagine Big 4 starting a Tennis Academy! Students will flock to those academies paying high fees. Yester year champions were getting retired early in their careers. That made them to miss Tennis more than todays players. That is a dent to them both financially and emotionally. After few years for both financial and emotional reasons they were coming back to Tennis as Commentators. But Todays players have more plans. They have their own businesses. Sharapova has Sugarpova. Rafa has his own Academy. Roger is busy in selling Laver Cup tickets. Do you think they can earn so much money as commentators! And more over The big three are not going to Miss Tennis after their retirement. They have already prolonged their careers. They just go home and enjoy and engage in other activities. Im telling you, no channel can afford them. Forget about that. I dont see Rafa, Roger and Djoker describing some shitty guy as the best in the world.

[@a32tl]

When Wawrinka is in the zone, his backhand isn't just a tennis shot, it's poetry in motion. It's one of the most beautiful shots in the whole tennis world. BTW, I'm loving Andy on Tennis Channel Live!

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

Correct man.. I would go a bit further there.. As a huge Rafa's fan, i would really love to see Nadal in prime vs Wawrinka in prime in Roland Garros finals.. Nadal is pretty much unbeatable on clay when in his prime, but i think the only player that can possibly beat prime Nadal on Chatrier is prime Wawrinka.. But only maybe.. In general, i think when Wawrinka is playing at his prime on other surfaces, except grass of course, its impossible to beat him, not even prime Nole..

[@DrFearfall]

@@jonbonesmahomes7472 I agree. I was hoping we would see it in the 2017 final but alas Stan played like garbage on that day and had nothing left in the tank. I think if both he and Rafa are in their primes and healthy, playing in the final of RG, Stan wins (only just)! Would probably be the best match ever tho!

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

@@DrFearfall Well.. Its hard to say that prime Stan beats prime Nadal on Chatrier in the finals, but it would be an epic one.. Yup.. 2017 Finals was bad cos Stan was far away from his prime.. He olayed a great tournament but that wasnt his prime.. I honestly think Nadal from 2008 RO is unbeatable but maybe a half level less Nadal could be beatable by high prime Stan.. Who knows

[@iBearD14]

@@jonbonesmahomes7472 Rafa would beat stan by cruching him to his backhand. Stan has a powerfull backhand (imo Gasquet one is better) but struggle much more than Federer and Gasquet to handle high balls.

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

@@iBearD14 Probably you are right..

[@qgodofgodsrulerofall1341]

I like how Andy Roddick knows his place in tennis history as a 1 slam champion, not full of himself. He knows he's not in the league of the Big 3, Andy Murray, Or Wawrinka and seems comfortable with that. Roddick still had a great career, nothing to be ashamed of.

[@marcusbrsp]

13 weeks as world nr. 1 (or whatever it was) and a GS win. Nobody born in the 90's can say that. I'd say Roddick can be proud of his achievements. He was also a solid top 10 player for many years.

[@georgeclarence7313]

I guess the slam situation has to put him below Wawrinka but in all honesty he was far more consistent throughout his career, more titles, longer at the top etc. so I would put him above Stan.

[@wreckim]

Yeah, and the fact that he reached the #1 position in the world, well, The Last American to do so I believe. He has the insight to know what is going on because he faced most of the current top players. That's what is so amazing about Rafa, Novak and Roger....that longevity. Nobody saw such long careers coming.

[@RossBayCult]

He shouldn’t put himself higher because you are as good as the amount of slams you have.

[@georgeclarence7313]

RossBayCult Stan and Murray are as good as each other in that case? I don’t think so

[@twain27]

Roddick insight on all those topics was actually amazing! He's very well spoken and knows what he's talking about

[@sultanabran1]

the insight andy brings to current players' characteristics is awesome. especially when he talks about the big 5

[@thetennistalk]

Stan is still a beast! If there was a Big 5 over the past decade he would be up there with Fed, Rafa, Nole and Andy

[@ThisIsHarun]

Nah Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi

[@YesSirPhil]

@@ThisIsHarun problem is your two guys stopped playing a decade ago...

[@wdazeaphonflame9082]

Harun mburu ...he said past decade....

[@fernandocidburghi1488]

Andy is the Man! Only player I rooted for againts Roger ever. That Wimbi final broke my heart... he soooo deserved to win...

[@maxwellbutton]

Rafa's sister picking her wedgie at 5:51... must run in the family!

[@ckn711]

I was never a fan of Andy Roddick but I think he’s great and looks very comfortable on tennis channel!

[@jepc92003]

They better have Andy Roddick permanent in the US tournaments at least, he’s so knowledgeable and cool that it comes naturally, they definitely hit the jackpot with him

[@pguste]

Stanimal on form is more exciting to watch than most, because it is just relentless. Backhand after backhand crushing the lines. When the top 3 play in the zone it is still a lot about forcing errors, but with Stan he is making more winners.

[@wahn10]

Agree. Stan in Stanimal mode is shockingly powerful and exciting. Especially those repeated backhands down the line.

[@edgarcayce2.02]

@@wahn10 I agree, too. I will never forget that backhand winner down the line against Joker in the French Final...the one when he was outside the doubles alley and was able to hit it around the net post. Greatest shot I've ever seen, and I'm thrilled that he won that final. He certainly deserved it.

[@wahn10]

@@edgarcayce2.02 Yes!! Unforgettable shot. Now I need to go watch that match all over again lol.

[@sultanabran1]

agree. stan on form is brutal and so entertaining.

[@DrFearfall]

When Stan plays his best, it is the highest level of tennis ever. No one can beat him. He just hits winners from wherever he is on court with ridiculous angles, precision and power. Peak Djokovic in his prime couldn't make a dent on him in this match and looked helpless!

[@sasho888prm]

Loving the A-Rod on here. Really funny guy with detailed knowledge of the game to go with it. More guest ex-players would be great as well.

[@craigwall6071]

In terms of commentary...Andy Roddick is for tennis what Tony Romo is for football.

[@RossBayCult]

Craig Wall I think Agassi was offering much more insight when he commentated. But unfortunately he hasn’t tried to return

[@barbarajackhobart3531]

I would love to see Andy as a commentator. His comments are insightful. His tennis IQ is amazing

[@coryCuc]

Absolutely agree 100%.

[@topspin3788]

I REALLY hope Roddick becomes a tennis match announcer.

[@johnrenehan7406]

Rodick is a legend - he s opinions of most of the current great players are the most insightful and intelligent of all the commentator's 🙏👌👌👌

[@ExtremelySkilledGamer]

Andy Roddick should coach Taylor Fritz or some other young American. American tennis is crap at the moment.

[@CHRISG612]

Fritz has the talent but way too streaky

[@vincenthannah7209]

He doesn't think he would be a good coach, I think he would be excellent...Fritz is being coached by Paul Annacone, a former player who coached Henman, Sampras and Federer. He is in excellent hands...Yes, US Tennis sucks! Who do we have: Isner, Johnson, Tiafoe?

[@derekdietz4518]

Also Reilly Opelka looks to have much potential

[@derekdietz4518]

@Preston Don't forget my boy Tommy Paul

[@MartinJohnZ]

They've got plenty of "ok-players", no real exceptional talents. World class coaching can raise a player's level to a great level but as a player you also need that world class exceptional unique that no other player has, call ilt the "x-factor" or whatever you like.

[@mcboogaloos]

Andy still has his sense of humor.. still making tennis fun

[@vladinum]

Great analysis from Andy! looking forward to more

[@terryevp4084]

Andy Roddick is great guy and good commentary too..!!!!!!!!

[@gluttonforpunishment7846]

Andy Roddick is a bona fide comedian lol. Awesome man!

[@matthewmcalister2165]

I actually think that Andy is being a bit tough on himself; yes he only won one slam but he is far from a one-slam wonder, like Kordr, Johansson and Gaudio etc... He reached multiple other finals and semis, including that amazing final against Federer at Wimbledon 2009

[@bartholomewlyons]

He is exactly what he says he is. Even that one slam was fortunate. He wouldn’t have won any with these 3 around in their prime. So 1-slam wonder sums it up pretty well

[@alan713812]

u r very right. he wasn't a 1slam wonder. He's a hall of famers. it's not about numbers

[@mathk202]

Disagree - Andy tells it like it is and that's why he's respected today. He was a one-slam wonder, and he saved a MP against Nalbandian on his way to the title.

[@Omkar529]

@@mathk202 well Djokovic has infamously saved MPs on his way to Grand Slam titles so should we call those a fluke ? From what I see Roddick was a pretty good Top 10 player definitely above the level of Berdych, Ferrer tier guys, he won several masters titles, 5 slam finals, big wins over Novak, Rafa, Federer. I don't think it's fair to call him a one slam 'fluke' like Gaudio.

[@Omkar529]

@eoe123321 that's what I said.

[@PDCConstruction-pi1rd]

Hey Roddick, 2009 Wimbledon final still fresh in my memory. Federer got lucky that day?

[@slaonestephens7575]

He did

[@cbalmori]

Andy… a great champ and a fun smart guy

[@nealcollins8981]

I was at the BNP in Indian Wells and Stan was playing doubles.I have seen hundreds of pros up close and Stan hit the hardest shot I have ever seen! A backhand! The guy at the net was lucky it went by him. It would have put a hole in him.

[@abusambinsammy]

Best single performance I've seen

[@sillyhead5]

It's crazy to me that Andy Roddick thinks of himself as a one-slam guy. I was rooting against him in all of his other GS finals because of who was on the other side of the net and even I think of him as one of the best players of his time. He just had the bad luck of meeting the most talented player ever to swing a racquet in all of those finals. Roddick was lethal as hell even after he'd stepped off of his prime.

[@vasDcrak]

Its not a hall of fame sandwich because the name is based on whats in the middle. Its not bread sandwich, its ham sandwich

[@ismaelamaya9755]

Great knowledge and very interesting to hear his thoughts...

[@darkhorse4466]

Commentator Andy Roddick would be a super hit

[@carlosphillyspecial]

Last 15 RG winners: Rafa x12, Roger x1, Stan x1 and Novak x1. I've never seen someone dominate a tournament like that.

[@anacap007]

Andy is exactly right about Soderling's win. The court got even slower which then helped Soderling's game to bludgeon the ball.

[@johnrenehan7406]

from 2014 to 2020 - only Wavrinka & Nadal had consistent success against Djokovic in GS s - of the two Stan out steadied Novak at his own game - made him play extra balls / errors low and pulled the trigger often - so impressive where 99% of other players not able to do the same

[@varunshahvo-tv9854]

If only Andy would've been this smart when he didn't retire

[@speedwagon6-e1b]

Andy is too fucking funny. Lmao when he was commentating on rafa playing against his sister was pure comedy. Can’t believe he was saying all that with a dead straight face

[@paulelverstone8677]

Roddick and Courier should have their own hour long show. First special guest: Roger Federer. Put it on pay-per-view - people would pay to see that. If you're listening Tennis Channel; send me a cheque... :o)

[@joellahrman4557]

Still amazed at how Stan just plain bullied Novak off the baseline that day. Just an incredible display. Roddick short changes himself when he calls himself "a one-Slam guy" and puts himself below Stan. Yes those are the biggest tournament and Roddick only had one (having the misfortune to be runner-up four times, losing to Federer in each of those four during Federer's prime). But in any other metric Roddick's career is more impressive than Stan's - tournament titles (32 to 16), Masters titles (5 to 1), career wins, etc.

[@vivahernando1]

Andy has become the Tony Romo of tennis commentary

[@mantaiscool]

I like Jim though he has beaten Thomas Muster a couple of times who was my favourite player back then

[@kieran1990able]

Stan came way too late. If he played like that in his early 20s, may be he would have been a bit consistent.

[@xtraxtra171]

I agree Roddick has good insights and commentary, but I don’t believe Roddick ever evolved as a player. He was the male version of Sharapova. Same thing, year after year, no change, no variety. With Roddick’s serve, he should have served and volleyed every now and then, Roddick rarely attacked his opponents second serve. Roddick rarely tried to take the ball early to rob his opponent of time and his ground strokes never really improved. He was a carbon copy year after year. Sure he had some success and he always hustled and tried hard, but I believe he could have been better if he “evolved”.

[@EndoftheTownProductions]

One major problem was that he couldn't hit a backhand down the line.

[@calvin9187]

@@EndoftheTownProductions 2009 Wimbledon

[@alvesund5428]

Can you guys go through del potros carrer with Andy??

[@Escorpio123PS]

Believe,, conceived. Achieve.

[@hd-xc2lz]

Roddick vs Courier, the latter had the better career in terms of court success, but perception today seems to be that Roddick was the second best American male after Sampras in past several decades.

[@blagojelukic]

Novak is favorite in every match he plays..

[@gautamkamat7114]

if Wawrinka beats Novak at rg if nole is injured or not it stays legit same goes for nole vs Rafa in rg 2014 so no excuses please?

[@EricSmyth2Christ]

5:28 !!!!!!!!!

[@zacharyalan600]

if there were rankings for a press conference hilarious think about it

[@rbaki94]

Andy is so damn funny

[@brianlee1417]

Andy got a hair transplant just to shave it all off! lol

[@ndk4]

Brian Lee he might want to wait until it matures, probably he did it not too long ago.

[@Rumblingbelly]

Is there any news or video about Andys transplant?

[@cormorant_on_arock7934]

A-Rod and Courier (is there a nick-name for him??) are not only two of the best American tennis players, they are two of the coolest guys in tennis. Rep'in USA! Oh yeah! Read it and weep, bitches. (Oh yeah, and Jimmy Connors is a total bad ass too. Oh yeah, and so is Johnny mac (well - *was* … and is "eh, ok" now). Read that and WEEP, litl bitches. Enviers; haters; BABIES.

[@cormorant_on_arock7934]

Oh yeah, and how did I forget about Agassi. Cool dude! And Sampras? … well, he was a very good player anyways. Fuh-q all, haters; go back to yuhz shit holez and cry there. Make some shit mud with your tears, for your barbarian ass to sit in. HAHAHAHA. Hash tag boycott chineez made products. hash tag biological warfare - ever heard of it?

[@marcusbrsp]

"Jim"

[@neophytosdm]

Hm. I was sure that Djokovic would win 3-0 since Nadal wasn't in good form in my opinion. I even won a bet.

[@DrBroncanuus]

Novak, won the 1st set 6-4, and then stopped playing ?....did the same at US Open, I believe Novak, threw both matches

[@danielkurtovic9099]

5 : 25 sorry when Novak play his game , game over

[@DrFearfall]

Wawrinka's peak >>>>> Djokovic's peak

[@DrFearfall]

Stan played the highest level of tennis ever in this match. No one has ever played this well. He would've beaten Rafa on this day!

[@lonewolf6327]

@@DrFearfall Lol, you are funny. The way Nadal desteoyed him in 2017 and still saying he would beat Nadal? That's just ridiculous... Nobody beats Rafa at his peak on clay, nobody...

[@matthewmcalister2165]

Peak Wawrinka is indeed a nightmare matchup for Djokovic. Peak Wawrinka beats Peak Djokovic, not because he is a better player but because of the way that they games align. Trough Djokovic beats Trough Wawrinka and also Average Djokovic beats Average Wawrinka.

[@DrFearfall]

@@lonewolf6327 Did u see how Stan played in that match? One of his worst grand slam matches ever. He would've needed to play his best to win, but he didn't.

[@zzemi99]

Fuck you Andy fuck you! Pozdrav iz Srbije!!!

[@Dushan88]

Што хетујеш човека ништа лоше није рекао

[@pauljohnson6019]

Stan 'God mode,' shows up once every 1000 years, metaphorically speaking, can he win French Open again in 2020- we shall see- now's his time, to gain some revenge, on Nadal, after loosing horribly in 2017!

[@henryha4603]

I would love to be in a sandwich with Andy and Jim. 😍

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

When in their prime, Nadal, Nole, Fed and Wawrinka.. Noone can beat Wawrinka, except Nadal in Roland Garros.. Australian open, Us open Wawrinka beats them.. Not even prime Nole can beat him.. Because mostly everything depends on Wawrinka.. And when in he is in his prime, guy simply doesnt miss..

[@mickaellandry9726]

A Djokovic in his prime can beat a prime Wawrinka everywhere especially the Djokovic of AO16 and AO19

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

@@mickaellandry9726 Maybe he can but its very questionable.. Prime Stan is so agressive and doesnt miss.. Djokovic is too defensive and it all depends on Stan if he is gonna miss or not.. Thats why probably Nole cannot beat him.. Prime Stan still goes through him..

[@mickaellandry9726]

@@jonbonesmahomes7472 Novak is just sometimes defensive but not in general. He dictates his game from the baseline and doesn't wait any gifts from his opponents. Djokovic can obviously beat Wawrinka in any surface and any tournament. Only delusional dude or haters can really believe that Wawrinka is unbeatable for the serbian 🤦‍♂️. Novak has also sometimes destroyed the swiss. But I get it, for you Prime Stan = only when he wins Wawrinka was twice opportunist to face an injured Djokovic in the USO (2016 and 2019)

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

@@mickaellandry9726 I am talking about 2014 AO prime Stan.. Novak was not injured hahah.. Dont talk stupid things man.. Not in USO finals.. 2019 is not imoortant.. I am not mentioning that Of course.. Maybe Noke can beat him.. Nothing is 100% sure.. I just think that prime Stan could is very hard to beat.. Thats it.. Even Nole can have real problem beating him..

[@mickaellandry9726]

@@jonbonesmahomes7472 ...and what the next season Djokovic beat him in the AO 2015 whose ....6-0 for the final set. Prime Stan is only when he win but when he losses that's a different story..