Andy Roddick began the 2009 season with a promising start by reaching the semifinals of the first Grand Slam of the year – the Australian Open. Recently, for the first time in his career, Andy reached the fourth round at the second Grand Slam of 2009 – at Roland Garros, where he lost to local hero Gael Monfils in straight sets 6-4, 6-2, and 6-3.

2009 Continues as a Promising Year

Andy continued his success during his grass court season, but unfortunately, was forced to retire briefly with an injury – a mild sprain to his right ankle – in his semifinals match at the Aegon Championships at the Queens Club, London. After receiving treatment, he has resumed practice in preparation for Wimbledon.

Tennis Facts about Andy Roddick

• Current South African Airways ATP World Ranking – 6
• Singles Titles – 27
• Holds the fastest-serve record in professional tennis, clocked at 155 mph during a 2004 Davis Cup match

Andy Roddick has become one of the most celebrated athletes in the United States. Nicknamed "A-Rod" and "The Rocket Man," Andy won the 2004 ESPY award for Best Male Tennis Player. He was honored by the ATP as the 2003 Player of the Year and youngest American to end the year at No. 1 in the ATP race. Roddick also won the U.S. Open that year, and it's surely only a matter of time before he wins more Grand Slam titles.

Like all SAP ambassadors, Andy Roddick is committed to his sport and helping others. He received the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for his charitable efforts and contributions through his foundation. After turning pro in 2000, it took Andy Roddick only a year to begin the Andy Roddick Foundation, a charity dedicated to "Helping Children Today for Tomorrow" in 2001. The goal of the foundation is to improve the quality of life and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all children based on respect for family, education, and morality. The Andy Roddick Foundation has raised more than US$10 million so far for children in need. Andy affirms, "We are passionately dedicated to providing children with the education, tools, and hope to change their future."

In 2007, with older brother Lawrence, Andy created the Andy Roddick Youth Tennis Program in San Antonio, Texas, to bring the health and wellness benefit of tennis to underprivileged children. Andy’s charitable efforts have only begun and will continue long after his professional tennis career.

Andy Roddick truly personifies the skill and dedication to performance that make SAP the leading provider of business solutions.