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Roddick Slams WTA Rule After Keys' ATX Open Withdrawal

2/4/2025

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Andy Roddick voiced his frustration over tennis regulations after Madison Keys, riding high from her Australian Open win, had to pull out of the ATX Open due to a WTA rule restricting top 10 players. He deemed the rule "short-sighted," claiming it undermines smaller tournaments. Keys is set to make her comeback at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

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Andy Roddick voiced his frustration over tennis regulations after Madison Keys, riding high from her Australian Open win, had to pull out of the ATX Open due to a WTA rule restricting top 10 players. He deemed the rule "short-sighted," claiming it undermines smaller tournaments. Keys is set to make her comeback at the Dubai Tennis Championships.