The Andy Roddick Farewell Tour Begins

NEW YORK -- In hindsight, it's clear he had been building toward this, subconsciously dropping little hints as recently as Tuesday. But when Andy Roddick slid behind the microphone Thursday for an abruptly called news conference at the U.S. Open andAndy Roddick announced plans to retire from professional tennis after the current U.S. Open in New York.NEW YORK – Andy Roddick played on his own terms. Andy Roddick won his opening-round match Tuesday at the U.S. Open. By Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports. Andy Roddick won his opening-round match Tuesday at the U.S. Open. EnlargeClose. By

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