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It's pretty high up there on the list. Being able to return a serve at that speed is one of the biggest things that separates the professionals from the recreational players.

Andy Roddick

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Andy Roddick
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: August 30
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Andy Stephen Roddick
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