Andy Roddick has suffered devastating losses at Wimbledon. The American former tennis participant misplaced thrice to Roger Federer in a event that he had at all times “dreamed of winning.” Greater than a decade after retirement, Roddick can giggle about his losses as he takes half in a marketing campaign that hilariously revisits his Wimbledon dream for glory.
In a industrial with Betway, Roddick confirmed his hearth to win Wimbledon, even after he had left enjoying behind. The clip begins with a message on the display screen, “Haunted by the championship that eluded him… Time and time again. Until now.” He then introduced his return to skilled tennis 12 years after he retired from the game.
“Thanks for being here. I am ecstatic to announce my return to competitive tennis for far too long. There has been a tournament that has eluded me. But now with Betway I have the advantage to make the story a happy one. And I promise I will win Wimbledon“- Roddick further said in the video.
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He went on to create a makeshift grass court in Wimbledon, North Dakota, and shared flyers for the tournament on the street. A montage of Roddick winning matches with sheer ease was shown, making his Wimbledon dream come true. Roddick, being the global tennis ambassador for the sports betting site, indulged in this hilarious campaign to announce their partnership.
A true Andy Roddick would remember how the American former ATP star lost three Wimbledon finals in 2004, 2005, and 2009. In fact, he lost all of the grass slam final to the Swiss Maestro, Roger Federer. His recent Betway advertisement echoed his old and famous losses against the former Swiss maestro taking fans on a nostalgic tour of the old Federer-Roddick rivalry.
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While this Betway campaign brought back old tennis memories, it also showed Roddick’s ability to laugh about the losses that devastated him during his career. Despite losing the British Grand Slam major to the Swiss former maestro, Roddick complimented the latter’s playstyle, showing a great sportsman mentality on the court.
Andy Roddick speaks how Roger Federer played “head and shoulders above” him to win the 2005 Wimbledon
Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick within the Wimbledon 2004 finals by 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (3), and 6-4. Subsequent 12 months, the Swiss legend would repeat the feat as he defeated Roddick on the identical stage by 6-2, 7-6(2), 6-4. Regardless of shedding to Federer twice, Roddick defined how properly the Swiss legend performed for this victory.
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“He played head and shoulders above what he played last year. I mean, if you just look at the stats, 49 winners and 12 errors. I was bringing heat, too. I was going at him, trying different things. You just have to sit back and say “too good” generally. Hope he will get bored or one thing. I don’t know,” stated Roddick concerning the Wimbledon 2005 finals towards Federer. Roddick additionally revealed how he congratulated Federer post-victory in 2005 and stated, “I’d like to hate you, however you’re very nice.“
However, Andy Roddick’s Betway commercial introduced again outdated Wimbledon recollections for this former ATP star. Whereas Roddick nailed his function as knowledgeable tennis participant for a decade, he additionally received hearts together with his performing expertise for the marketing campaign.