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Notes and Quotes – Players Talk About Roddick’s Retirement

Found August 31, 2012 on Tennis Panorama : Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Andy Roddick,  James Blake,  Donald Young,  Robby Ginepri,  Sam Querrey,  Milos Raonic,  Serena Williams,  Roger Federer
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Q.  Could you talk about Andy Roddick retiring now?  You’re kind of the veteran American player now. JAMES BLAKE:  Yeah, I mean, I always tried to feel like I’m available for any young guys if they want advice.  I’ve probably been guilty of giving a little too much advice if they don’t want it. I definitely want to help the guys.  I feel like I’ve done my best trying to give any sort of wisdom or knowledge that I gained on tour to guys like Isner, Querrey, Donald Young. Andy and Mardy came up with me, so we did it together.  Same with Robby Ginepri, Taylor Dent.  Definitely like seeing the young guys do well.  It’s great to see Isner and Sam playing so well.  Donald has had a little rough match patch, but hopefully he’ll be back.  Now the young kids ‑‑ Jack Sock is doing well.  I don’t really know the Kalamazoo champ Novikov.  I’m practicing to win singles and doubles here. I’ll do whatever.  If guys want to come practice with me, I’m happy to do that.  I’m always t
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