Survey shows 3/4 American tennis players believe they could win a game against a pro as Roddick responds: "I would lose 6-0, 6-0 to Novak right now"

Andy Roddick responded to a Twitter post mentioning that he would lose by a double bagel if he played against Novak Djokovic.

Journalist Jon Wertheim shared a post that highlights the optimism recreational tennis players feel when facing a pro tennis player. According to the post, the vast majority of amateur tennis enthusiasts believe they could win a game against a professional player:

According to the post, three out of four American tennis players think they could win a game against a professional player in a best of three set match. Women are also optimistic about this, with 71% of female recreational players believing they could win a game against a professional.

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The post also compares the perceptions of these individuals based on their age

“81% of player aged between 18 and 24, think they could win a game. Less tahn half (47%) over the age of 55 think they could complete the feat.

“More than half of American amteurs think they serve matches or surpasses the speed of the average pro”.

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American supreme self-belief, tennis version…

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Former world No. 1 and retired American tennis player Andy Roddick responded to the post, expressing his clear opinion that he couldn't even win a game at the age of 40. He mentioned that he would be defeated with a double 6-0 if he played against Novak Djokovic.

“This is insane,” Roddick wrote.

“I would lose 6-0, 6-0 to Novak right now. I doubt my neghbor Bill would do better,” he added.

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I would lose 6-0, 6-0 to Novak right now. I doubt my neighbor Bill would do better

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Some fan asked Roddick how he could be so sure about that, considering he knows how to hit powerful serves.

“How can you be so sure though?You know how to hit powerful shots and a powerful serve so with some luck why not?

“I know him and his level. I know myself, and my current level. I understand tennis. That’s why I’m sure,” 2003 US Open champion said.

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I know him and his level. I know myself, and my current level. I understand tennis. That’s why I’m sure

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