{"id":2320,"date":"2026-02-24T01:02:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T01:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/?p=2320"},"modified":"2026-02-24T01:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T01:02:50","slug":"espn-signs-an-american-tennis-legend-to-multi-year-analyst-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/media\/sports-media\/espn-signs-an-american-tennis-legend-to-multi-year-analyst-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"ESPN Signs an American Tennis Legend to Multi-Year Analyst Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"
ESPN has announced a multi-year agreement with former World No. 1 and 2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick. The Tennis Hall of Famer will serve as an analyst for both match commentary and studio coverage, focusing primarily on Wimbledon and the US Open. The deal was revealed on February 23, 2026, with Roddick set to join the network’s roster just ahead of Wimbledon, which begins in late June.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Roddick<\/a>, who retired from professional tennis in 2012, brings a wealth of on-court experience and a growing reputation in media. His playing career was defined by a booming serve and powerful forehand, qualities that propelled him to the top of the sport during the early 2000s. He captured the 2003 US Open title\u2014still the last time an American man won a Grand Slam singles championship\u2014and reached four major finals overall, including three at Wimbledon (2004, 2005, and 2009) and another at the US Open in 2006. Roddick also secured 32 ATP Tour singles titles, five of which were ATP Masters 1000 events. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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From 2002 to 2010, he achieved nine consecutive year-end top-10 finishes in the ATP rankings, a testament to his consistency in an era dominated by Roger Federer and others. Additionally, he played a key role in the United States’ 2007 Davis Cup victory. His contributions to the sport were recognized with induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

What Roddick has been up to<\/h2>\n
Since hanging up his racket, Roddick has transitioned successfully into broadcasting and media. He previously worked as an analyst for the BBC’s tennis coverage and contributed to the Tennis Channel. His media journey began earlier, hosting a weekend show alongside country radio personality Bobby Bones on FOX Sports Radio. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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This led to co-hosting FS1’s <\/span>FOX Sports Live<\/span><\/span><\/em>, the network’s flagship nightly sports news program at its launch. Roddick has never shied away from expressing strong opinions, drawing comparisons to the outspoken John McEnroe. His versatility shines through in his ability to discuss topics beyond tennis, as demonstrated during his time at FS1 and FOX Sports Radio.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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More recently, Roddick has hosted the popular Served<\/em> podcast, where he provides insightful commentary on the sport he loves. ESPN noted that his work on the podcast during Grand Slams will remain unaffected by this new role. <\/span><\/span><\/span>ESPN executives expressed enthusiasm about the signing. Linda Schulz, the network’s Vice President of Production, stated, \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome Andy to the team. ESPN has long led the way in delivering in-depth tennis analysis, and with several recent talent additions, we\u2019ve further strengthened our coverage. Andy brings a distinctive, energetic, and highly relevant voice that will elevate both our studio and match coverage.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Roddick himself shared his excitement in a prepared statement: \u201cSimply, I\u2019m always just a massive fan of tennis. I\u2019m very excited to join the ESPN tennis team and look forward to covering the two biggest tournaments in the world.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

How to watch Roddick on ESPN<\/h3>\n
The addition of Roddick comes at a time when ESPN<\/a> holds U.S. broadcast rights to three of the four Grand Slams (including the Australian Open), though his role will begin with Wimbledon and the US Open. Roddick’s candid style, deep knowledge of the game, and status as one of the last great American male champions could provide fresh perspectives on the current stars and evolving tour dynamics.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Off the court, Roddick has maintained a stable personal life. He remains married to actress and former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Brooklyn Decker, and the couple has two children together. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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As tennis coverage ramps up toward the summer majors, Roddick’s arrival promises to add energy, expertise, and a distinctly American viewpoint to ESPN’s broadcasts. Tennis enthusiasts will get their first chance to hear him in action when Wimbledon gets underway, marking an exciting new chapter for both the player-turned-analyst and the network.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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