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Athletes bid farewell to Andy Roddick

By Jordan Shifman, CBC Sports

Posted: Sep 5, 2012 6:36 PM ET

Last Updated: Sep 5, 2012 7:21 PM ET

 
American Andy Roddick surprised the sports world last Thursday when he announced his retirement from tennis at the U.S. Open. American Andy Roddick surprised the sports world last Thursday when he announced his retirement from tennis at the U.S. Open. (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)

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