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Roddick Swings Back: Tennis Champ to Star in New Comedy
25 Jun
Summary
- Andy Roddick stars as himself in the upcoming comedy film Pickleball.
- The movie features a plot involving a character challenging Roddick.
- Roddick previously appeared in Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Just Go With It.
Former tennis world No. 1 Andy Roddick is set to make a return to the entertainment world. He will appear as himself in the upcoming comedy film Pickleball, scheduled for release on Apple TV in late July. This marks another acting role for the retired American star.
The movie's plot features a main character whose greatest sporting feat was nearly defeating Roddick in a tennis match years prior. The character gets a subsequent opportunity to challenge the former champion, this time on a pickleball court.
"Pickleball" boasts a notable cast including Patton Oswalt, Chloe Fineman, Chris Parnell, Aaron Chen, and Ben Stiller, who is also producing. Roddick's prior acting experiences include a cameo in "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" in 2002 and "Just Go With It" in 2011.
Roddick retired from professional tennis in 2012. His career highlights include winning the 2003 US Open and reaching three Wimbledon finals. He also held the world No. 1 ranking in 2003.
