![]() ![]() The explosive Shelton advanced to his maiden major quarterfinal in his first trip outside of the United States in an electrifying run that will carry him to a career-high ranking of No. The American anthem have made a mark in Melbourne Park. Yeah, I mean, I think we all want it pretty bad for ourselves, but we want it for U.S. ![]() Who knows what would have happened in the finals. Obviously Frances was pretty damn close at US Open to getting past the semis. "The coaches have been telling us, We need new Americans, we need new Americans. American tennis is, since I was young, that's all we've been hearing, since like 14 years old," Paul said. stars are aiming to put American tennis back on the major map 20 years after Roddick's triumph. Tuning into the most dynamic tennis of his career, Paul says rising young U.S. The 35th-ranked Paul's major breakthrough comes fourth months after buddy Frances Tiafoe toppled Rafael Nadal en route to his maiden major semifinal at the US Open.Įchoes of Roddick's US Open run have echoed in the ears of young American pros since their junior days. Now, Paul is making major strides of his own in Melbourne Park-and continuing a recent American anthem. 1 Roddick remains the last American man to raise a Grand Slam singles trophy. "It was definitely something that I remember, Roddick winning the US Open."įormer world No. "I was like, He's not going to win another slam now. I was actually salty when he switched to Lacoste," New Balance endorser Paul recalled. "We had the posters of him when he won in his Reebok fit. When Roddick went full crocodile clothing, he jumped the shark as a major contender in the eyes of a seven-year-old Paul. 1, who won the Open wearing Reebok, including a shirt that evoked wide-spread comparisons to the New York City subway may, switched to Lacoste. Riding the high of Roddick's US Open win, the young Paul wrote Roddick off as a major contender when the American No. That's because the young Tommy Paul was inspired by Roddick's run to the 2003 US Open championship that saw him take down David Nalbandian and Juan Carlos Ferrero in succession to follow Pete Sampras as the second straight American man to rule Flushing Meadows. ![]() Djokovic is chasing his 22nd Grand Slam title to equal rival Rafael Nadal's men's major mark, while Paul plays to become the first American man since Andre Agassi in 2003 to advance to the AO final.įittingly, Paul is the first American man to reach the final four at Melbourne Park since Andy Roddick in 2009. Often overlooked, Paul is comfortable as the underdog facing former world No. More: Djokovic Owns Americans And Values Their Resurgence In a tense Australian quarterfinal clash of American buddies, Paul defeated 20-year-old Ben Shelton to reach his first major semifinal in his 14th Grand Slam appearance. Twenty years ago, Andy Roddick ignited major spark-and snark-in the young Tommy Paul. Lastly, Russell's logo on their apparel is a big "R", so they wouldn't even have to change the logo, as it can now easily stand for "Roddick"!Īre you listening, Russell executives? Get your checkbook out already, and you better act fast!Ħ.By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, January 25, 2023 He wants to maintain his everyman, working-class image (trucker hat and all) so it would be contradictory for him to promote some exclusive, status, high-end, expensive, foreign brand like Sergio Tachinni or Lacoste.Ħ. Roddick is all about trying to bring tennis to the average American, so he should represent and wear clothes that even middle-income average Americans can actually afford, and Russell stuff tends to be cheaper.ĥ. I find that the Russell Dri-Power clothes actually work better at wicking sweat away than the more expensive stuff from Nike, Adidas, Fila, etc.Ĥ. Russell is involved with many other American team sports like football, basketball, baseball, etc., just like Reebok is, and which seems to appeal to Roddick, him being a big Nebraska football fan and all, and being a big, husky, competitive, athletic guy that loves ALL sports.ģ. It seems only French players wear Lacoste.Ģ. Lacoste would be too French and too sissy for him. They're an American company, like Reebok, and Roddick is all about the All-American good ole' boy, homegrown, Mr. ![]() In my opinion, he should sign with Russell for the following reasons:ġ. Whether or not they want to get into the performance tenniswear market in the U.S. I don't know but Lacoste does charge an arm and a leg for their clothes (e.g., $80 for a polo shirt?), so you would think their profit margins are high enough that they make enough money to be able to afford Roddick. ![]()
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