![]() Roger Federer and Andy Roddick together in Austin, Texas. ![]() “Andy knew that he would rather have the $3 million available to give to his family, community and charities.” “I know that Andy recognized that the $300,000 that he could have spent on a new Ferrari would lessen his net worth by over $1.4 million when he reached 55 and $3 million by 65,” Myers says. Starting in real estate helped keep Roddick grounded early and not divert money to subsidize personal spending. Then 10 years later properties have obtained value on their own and contracts create a head of steam.” The philosophy, so vastly different than the hope of investing in a company that gets acquired within three years, was key for the young player. When you make a hard push at age 23 or 24, it is slow at first. “We have acquired a sizable number of assets and have predicable cash flow, what we live off. “It is not a business that is going to go 10x in one year,” Roddick says about the real estate. “The athlete that reacts to this early earning cycle needs to have a long-term view on business investment if he or she wants tomorrow to be better than today.” Myers says Andy recognized early in his career the principles of diversification, compound earning and not living extravagantly, leading to Roddick mixing his assets into 40 percent triple-net long-term leased commercial real estate, 25 percent listed equities, 15 percent in venture efforts, 10 percent professionally managed hedge funds and 10 percent in guaranteed tax-deferred investments. “Most professional athletes are expected to reap their paydays during their playing years,” Myers says. ![]() They were at the right place in the right time, taking advantage of the 2008 recession to “press forward and acquire our first bunch of buildings.” With such a rigid, long-term view, Roddick was able to stay disciplined and turn investing into numbers on a sheet. The duo created a triple-net lease real estate business, based on strict formulas and numbers. It was then that Roddick and business partner Phil Myers created the foundation for Roddick’s post-athletics stronghold: real estate. When I retired the income from playing was replaced by whatever I was doing afterwards.”Ī few behind the scenes shots from our shoot with and Such an incredible team! We can't wait to show you the finished product. “I became obsessed with the idea of working while I was playing to replace my (tennis) income. “It is, ‘what’s next, how do we make money work for me?’” he says about his thinking at the time. The big-serving star had his big shoe and clothing deal locked in and with his early success, endorsement deals were three, four and five years in length. Nothing much regarding his body measurements and sizes is provided.For Roddick, his entry into business outside tennis started when he was around 21, already near the top of his sport. Andy Roddick Height and WeightĪndy stands tall at 6 feet 2 inches and weighs around 89 kg. Andy has two kids, Hank and Stevie, with his wife, Brooklyn Decker. He shared his childhood with his two brothers named Lawrence and John. Parents and Family Andy Roddick with his sonĪndy grew up in the beautiful city of Omaha to his parents, Jerry and Blanche Roddick. Previously, Andy had been in a relationship with other women like Susie Abromelt and Ashley Harkleroad and even got spotted with Paris Hilton in Las Vegas. In 2011, Andy and Brooklyn were featured in the Adam Sandler movie “Just Go with it.” The couple had their first child on September 30 2015, and Hank and their second child in July 2017. Andy and Brooklyn began dating in the year 2007 and announced their engagement on Roddick’s website in 2008 and got married on April 17 2009. Likewise, Andy fell in love with her wife, Brooklyn Decker, when he first saw her on the CNN TV screen. Many relationships start with dates and messages, and only a few people fall in love the first time they see each other. He lost his singles with Rafael in Seville, the then French Champion that made him fire his mentor. His most significant trouble incorporates the match with his other opponent Rafael Nadal. Andy is an American Tennis player.Īndy confronted the arrangement of misfortunes in the Summer Olympics, US Open and Davis Cup in 2004. 1 after winning the US Open, the only Grand Slam. ![]() On November 3 2003, Andy reached the highest peak and became the world No. At 18, Andy entered the pro years and played against Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Raphael Nadal and so on. In his junior career, he became the world no.1 in 2000, winning six world titles. ![]() Andy always had a passion for tennis, as both of his brothers were professionals in this sport. ![]()
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