Andy’s in London helping with the kids!
by bahamaderek on Nov.25, 2009, under Andy Roddick
“I was a ball kid on numerous occasions,” said the 27-year-old Texan. “I don’t know if I ever made the cut to a pro tournament but I certainly did a couple of bigger junior tournaments and a couple of college tournaments. I always had a good time; it was a better option than heading for a ticket!
“I’m amazed with this event and also the fan support that it’s received,” he added. “Every time, from Queen’s to Wimbledon to now this event, it just seems like the London tennis community really reacts. I’m envious of the guys who are here playing because it’s such a good atmosphere just to see.”
Andy Roddick was forced to withdraw from the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals due to a knee injury, but the American has been in town the past couple of days to soak up the fantastic atmosphere at The O2 and fulfill sponsor commitments.
On Tuesday, Roddick helped launch the Barclays Ball Kids Campaign – a nationwide search to find ball kids for the 2010 season finale. In excess of 600 children from the “Barclays Spaces For Sports” initiative came to watch the tennis on Tuesday – raucously cheering on their favourites – and 40 were invited to meet fan favourite Roddick at the launch.
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