Andy Roddick has good words for Hall of Fame inductee Jennifer Capriati

Former top-ranked Andy Roddick only has good words for fellow American Jennifer Capriati, a former world number one female tennis player who will be inducted at into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on July 14, 2012. Capriati has had a lustrous career, having won three Grand Slam singles titles plus a gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

“I like seeing Jennifer getting the attention she deserves for her tennis,” Roddick said.

“We lived through so many story lines with her throughout her career, I’m glad that tennis is finally getting the credit it deserves. She was the No. 1 player, won multiple slams. She was a huge infusion for the game as far as garnering crossover attention. The everyday Joe knew Jennifer Capriati. She was the phenom, then the comeback. It’s a great story,” he added.