Betway ambassador Andy Roddick returns to make Wimbledon* history

The three times Wimbledon finalist is back on Center Court for one last chance at victory. Blasting through seven matches to be crowned champion of Wimbledon… North Dakota.

LONDON, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Despite an illustrious career that included 32 titles and winning the US Open, Betway is a Global Tennis Ambassador, Andy Roddick never quite managed to win Wimbledon. This year, however, Andy finally achieved his goal Wimbledon glory. The American tennis star’s long-awaited victory was far from the assembled Centre Court of SW19, as he claimed victory 6,000 kilometres away on the centre (and only) court of WimbledonNorth Dakota.

12 years after the former world number 1 retired, leading global online betting and gaming brand Betway decided it was time to give Roddick the edge he needed to lay his hands on a Wimbledon trophy. With the brand launching a campaign to set up a tournament in Wimbledon, North Dakota – a rural community in the heart of America’s Midwest with just 144 residents.

Although, unlike his experiences playing in the British Grand Slam, Andy had to do more than just play his way to victory. The tennis pro instead had to build his own Center Court, recruit his own opponents from the local community and even explain the tournament rules to them.

Competing against real locals, it was unsurprising that Andy breezed through his seven matches to ultimately be crowned ‘Wimbledon Champion’.North Dakota)’ in what will certainly be the easiest, but equally strangest tournament of his career.

Roddick isn’t the only one getting the advantage this summer, however, as the tennis ace has given his insights with his top five predictions for this year’s tournament.

Andy’s top five predictions for Wimbledon 2024 (additional context in notes to editor)

• Alcaraz and Sinner are co-favorites
• Astonishing Novak Djovic could play… bet against the big ones at your own risk
• Jack Draper is one to keep an eye on
• Aryna Sabalenka drawn is the best bet
• Iga Swiatek is a great tennis player, but she can be vulnerable on grass

Chad YeomansBetway spokesperson said: “Despite a successful tennis career, Andy never really got his hands on the ball Wimbledon trophy, despite reaching the final three times. That’s why we got in touch with the incredible town Wimbledon, North Dakota to design a tournament that could potentially help Andy achieve tennis glory. We are very grateful to Andy and everyone involved in making this fun idea a reality.’

Andy RoddickBetway Global Tennis Ambassador and Wimbledon North Dakota champion, said: “Wimbledon It has always been a special tournament for me and I have dreamed of winning. I’m absolutely honored to finally call myself one Wimbledon (North Dakota) Champion… And for the people of Wimbledon who helped make this possible, this one’s for you.”

Carol Peterson, Wimbledon-North Dakota resident: “To be honest, we were all a bit confused as to why Andy Roddick wanted to come here, we’re not really a tennis town. That said, we’re all very happy that we could help him win his little trophy, it seemed to mean a lot to him.”

Notes to editors:

About Wimbledon, North Dakota:
https://wimbledonnd.com/over-wimbledon/

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