Andy Roddick is one of the most cherished players of this generation. The American in the era of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic made a name for himself and gave a tough time to the ‘Big Three’. However, like every other player, he also faced some rough patches in his career.

The cheerful and fun Roddick suffered a defeat that affected him to the core. In the year 2010, his early exit at the Wimbledon Championships made him recalculate everything. In fact, after the match, he took a not-so-common measure to break free from the mess. 

What was Roddick’s unexpected move?

Before returning to the circuit and starting his journey toward the last Grand Slam of the 2010 season, Roddick shaved his head. He, in a way, marked the new beginning of his season by giving himself a buzz cut. “The haircut was my idea,” he said.

Thereafter, he added, “I must have been having a Britney Spears moment.” Britney Spears, the American singer and songwriter, is credited for the revival of teen pop in the 1990s and early 2000s. Speaking of the buzz cut, Spears shaved her head during a 2007 meltdown.

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The ‘ops!… I Did It Again’ the singer was having a hard time dealing with her divorce and fighting for her children’s custody. Therefore, she used the act as a way of disposing off the negative thoughts and energy. It seems like the former World no.1 also wanted to get rid of the lingering emotions from his fourth-round defeat against Yen-Hsun Lu, which came after his three consecutive appearances in the final of Wimbledon.

What is Andy Roddick up to these days?

The 2003 US Open champion is currently investing his energy toward the betterment of society. He runs the Andy Roddick Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aims to provide children with a better life outside the classroom.

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The foundation aims at expanding opportunities for children is currently based in Austin, Texas. Further, apart from that, Roddick also has an interest in the investment market. He has invested in wellness and health startups, like Cure Hydration. Speaking of him maintaining the bond with his sport, he often makes appearances on radio programs and is famous for giving his unfiltered analytical opinions.