Former No. 1 Roddick to retire after U.S. Open

Roddick, who turned 30 years old on Thursday, is the last American man to win the New York grand slam, in 2003, Kazinform has learned from CNN.

"I just feel like it's time," the former world No. 1 told reporters after making his announcement.

"I don't know that I'm healthy enough or committed enough to go another year. I've always wanted to, in a perfect world, finish at this event -- I have a lot of family and friends here," Roddick said, according to a recording of his news conference posted on the U.S. Open's website.

"I've thought all year that I would know when I got to this tournament. When I was playing my first round, I knew."

Roddick, now ranked 22nd, won his opening match at Flushing Meadows and was to play Australia's Bernard Tomic in the second round on Friday. The hard-court event, the last of the tennis season's four majors, conclude September 9.

"Andy has been an outstanding ambassador for our sport and our country, always carrying himself with the character and class that define a champion," said U.S. Tennis Association board chairman Jon Vegosen. "In addition to representing the U.S. on the world stage, he was a Davis Cup stalwart and standout."

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