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Roddick Highlights Tennis Upsets: Vinci, Sampras, Federer

5/6/2025

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Andy Roddick, the US Open champion, reminisced about his tennis journey, pinpointing Roberta Vinci's stunning 2015 triumph over Serena Williams as the sport's most shocking upset. He also recalled his own unforgettable victories against legends Pete Sampras in 2001 and Roger Federer, underscoring the thrilling unpredictability that defines tennis.

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Andy Roddick, the US Open champion, reminisced about his tennis journey, pinpointing Roberta Vinci's stunning 2015 triumph over Serena Williams as the sport's most shocking upset. He also recalled his own unforgettable victories against legends Pete Sampras in 2001 and Roger Federer, underscoring the thrilling unpredictability that defines tennis.