DOB:30.08.1982 Nationality:American World Ranking:14 Previous Wimbledon results: 2001 ::third round 2000 ::did not play 1999 ::did not play 1998 ::did not play

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Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi are among those who have already singled out Roddick as the future of American and world tennis.

The 19-year-old, known as A-Rod, has already blasted away both men among other high-profile players with his brash, attacking style of play.

He regularly clocks serves around the 140 mph mark and is a heavy hitter from the back of the court on both his forehand and backhand.

Roddick has already collected two titles this year - in Memphis and Houston - and the question surely is when, and not if, he will win a Grand Slam event.

The former world number one junior reached the third round last year before running into an inspired Goran Ivanisevic - the Nebraskan is likely to go much further this year.