DOB: 30.08.1982 Nationality: American World Ranking: 14 Previous French Open results: 2001 :: third round 2000 :: n/a 1999 :: n/a 1998 :: n/a

Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi are among those to have already singled out Roddick as the future of American and world tennis.

The 19-year-old, known as A-Rod, has already blasted away both men among other high-profile players on court with his brash, attacking style of play.

He regularly clocks serves around the 140 mph mark and is a heavy hitter from the back of the court on both his forehand and backhand.

Inexperience could yet halt his progress in the big events, although it has not stopped him winning titles in Memphis and Houston this year.