October 14, 2001: The day Andy Roddick kept USA in the Davis Cup World Group
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On October 14, 2001, American Andy Roddick beat Leander Paes of India in a crucial Davis Cup tie
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On this day, October 14, 2001, a 19-year-old Andy Roddick defeated Leander Paes 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 to give the United States victory over India in a Davis Cup World Group play-off. It was the first time that the young American, who was already world No 15, had won the deciding point in a Davis Cup tie. Thanks to his success, the United States saved their spot in the World Group.
Andy Roddick was born in 1982. He was one of the most promising players of his generation, and the 2000 world champion as a junior. The same year, he obtained his first ATP ranking in March, and by the end of the year…
