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Roddick becomes world No 1
Andy Roddick reached world No 1 for the first time on November 3, 2003.
In brief
Andy Roddick reached world No 1 for the first time on November 3, 2003. Andy Roddick became the world's top-ranked tennis player on November 3, 2003, after winning the US Open and beating Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Andy Roddick reaches world No 1
Andy Roddick became the world's top-ranked player for the first time on November 3, 2003.
How Roddick reached No 1
Roddick beat Jonas Bjorkman in the Paris Masters quarter-finals three days earlier, while Juan Carlos Ferrero was eliminated by Jiri Novak.
Roddick's 2003 season
Roddick won his first Grand Slam title at the US Open in September, defeating Ferrero 6-3, 7-6, 6-3.
Roddick's early career
Roddick was born in Nebraska in 1982 and became world No 14 at age 19 after winning his first three ATP Tour titles.
Roddick's 2002 season
Roddick finished 2002 ranked No 10 after winning two ATP Tour titles and reaching the US Open quarter-finals.
Roddick's 2003 season progress
Roddick reached the US Open final as world No 4 after winning the Queen's Club final and several other tournaments.
Roddick beats Ferrero in final
Roddick defeated Ferrero 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in the US Open final to become world No 1.
Roddick's ranking history
Roddick held the No 1 ranking for 13 weeks before being surpassed by Roger Federer.
The big picture
Andy Roddick became the world's top-ranked tennis player on November 3, 2003, after winning the US Open and beating Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final.
