Roddick: Ferrer's cigarette habit 'psychotic'

Since retiring from tennis in 2015, Andy Roddick has established himself as a leading voice in the sport's commentary. Roddick, who remains the last American man to win a Grand Slam with his 2003 US Open victory, now hosts a popular podcast and is set to contribute to ESPN's 2026 Wimbledon coverage. His insights are particularly valued as he played during a highly competitive era, sharing stories about top players like Djokovic, Nadal, Murray, and Federer.

Recently, Roddick discussed Coco Gauff's statement about never feeling tired during matches on his podcast, calling it 'the second most psychotic thing I've ever seen.' When prompted, he shared a story about David Ferrer at Indian Wells. Roddick witnessed Ferrer playing a three-setter, then saw him smoking a cigarette later that night while heading to dinner. Roddick humorously added that Ferrer 'doesn't get tired and smokes heaters.'

David Ferrer had a remarkable career, reaching a World No. 3 ranking and securing 27 ATP titles, including a Roland Garros final appearance and multiple Grand Slam semi-finals. Astonishingly, he allegedly smoked cigarettes during his career. Furthermore, Ferrer held a superior head-to-head record against Roddick, winning seven out of their eleven encounters. This included notable victories at major tournaments like Wimbledon and the Miami Open, making his alleged smoking habit even more remarkable.