Andy does the Full Monty

File this one under "I hope it's not true."

Not to be outdone by Raphael Nadal's recent naked butt shot, Andy Roddick joined Elton John at Atlanta's tennis event to fight AIDS (Advanta WTT Smash Hits) and auctioned off what was to be an hour session of private tennis tutoring.

In an attempt to get a higher bid, Andy said he'd take off his shirt during the session. That got the bid up to $11,000! Then, he said he'd do the lesson FULLY nude. That got him a final bid of $15,000 from one female fan.

Seriously, does this give a new meaning to the term "racket and balls."

Andy's Crib




















Check out Andy Roddick's New York condo in the Gramercy Park neighborhood.

The pad boasts 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, high ceilings, exposed brick and southern exposures. Asking price $1,195,000.00.

Roddick's fiance, model Brooklyn Decker is based in NY. He also owns a home in Austin, TX.
(Image via realestalker.blogspot.com)

Hasta la Vista

















Rafael Nadal guaranteed Spain’s berth in its sixth Davis Cup final, crushing Andy Roddick in a 6-4, 6-0, 6-4 ass-kicking for an unbeatable 3-1 lead over the 2007 champion United States. Nuff' said.

Spain will play either Argentina or Russia.
(AFP/Getty Images)

No Spain, No Gain



















The US team is down 2-1 in Davis Cup action against heavily favored Spain. Raphael Nadal outlasted Sam Querry 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in just over 3 hours, while Roddick lost to David Ferrer 7-6 (5), 2-6, 1-6, 6-4, 8-6.

The US team won Saturday's doubles match pitting Mardy Fish and Mike Bryan vs. Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco. To advance, the US needs to win both reverse singles featuring Roddick vs. Nadal and Querry vs. Ferrer on Sunday.

Let's be honest here, we don't stand much of a chance even if James Blake and Bob Bryan were able to compete, but at least the guys hung in there.

(Getty Images)

The Fed raises his game



























Roger Federer dominated Gilles Muller today with a 7-6, 6-4, 7-6 win, advancing him to his 18th consecutive Grand Slam semi-final.

Let's see how it all went down:

1st Set - Federer wins tiebreak when Muller nets backhand. Crowd goes wild!
2nd Set - Fed breaks at 4-4 and then serves out the set. Crowd goes wild!
3rd Set - Another breaker. Muller nets it. Federer goes wild!

Does Federer still have it in him? Tune in to find out.

(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Eight is Enough

The final eight matches are set for this year's US Open.
They are: (winners highlighted)

Raphael Nadal vs. Sam Querry
Andy Murray vs. Stan Wawrinka
Juan Martin del Potro vs. Kei Nishikori
Gael Monfils vs. Mardy Fish

(Tuesday matches)

Roger Federer vs. Igor Andreev
Andy Roddick vs. Fernando Gonzalez
Tommy Robredo vs. Novak Djokovic
Nikolay Davydenko vs. Gilles Muller

A-Rod or A-Dud?



























Roddick easliy advanced in 3 sets today over Andreas Seppi 6-2, 7-5, 7-6. But does he have what it takes to win another US Open? Having only a big serve and forehand just doesn't cut it these days.

Andy finally released his brother as his coach - smart move, as family members rarely make good coaches and is seeking the advise of Patrick McEnroe. He's taking steps in the right direction but it will be an uphill battle. Where's Brad Gilbert when you need him?

(Image via Getty)