{"id":2043206,"date":"2026-07-14T18:20:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T15:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2043206"},"modified":"2026-07-14T18:20:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T15:20:52","slug":"who-is-jordan-lee-andy-roddick-explains-why-wimbledon-junior-champion-is-the-united-states-next-big-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2043206","title":{"rendered":"Who is Jordan Lee? Andy Roddick explains why Wimbledon junior champion is the United States&#8217; next big thing"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">Who is Jordan Lee? Andy Roddick explains why Wimbledon junior champion is the United States\u2019 next big thing<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/richie-mills\" class=\"text-sm font-normal !text-author\"><br \/>\n                            Richie Mills                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <time class=\"ml-3 text-sm font-normal text-info md:ml-4\" datetime=\"14 Jul 2026 7:20 PM\" data-ps-date=\"14 Jul 2026 7:20 PM\" data-ps-datetime=\"1784053252\"><br \/>\n                            14 Jul 2026 7:20 PM                        <\/time>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden justify-end space-x-4 text-xl sm:flex sm:!opacity-100\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 hidden dark:block h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_dark.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 dark:hidden h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_light.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/jordan-lee-andy-roddick-explains-wimbledon-champion-united-states-next-big-thing\" class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" aria-label=\"Share to facebook\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis365.com%2Ftennis-news%2Fjordan-lee-andy-roddick-explains-wimbledon-champion-united-states-next-big-thing\" class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" aria-label=\"Share to twitter\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis365.com%2Ftennis-news%2Fjordan-lee-andy-roddick-explains-wimbledon-champion-united-states-next-big-thing\" class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" aria-label=\"Share to linkedin\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/\/send\/?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis365.com%2Ftennis-news%2Fjordan-lee-andy-roddick-explains-wimbledon-champion-united-states-next-big-thing\" aria-label=\"Share to whatsapp\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis365.com%2Ftennis-news%2Fjordan-lee-andy-roddick-explains-wimbledon-champion-united-states-next-big-thing\" aria-label=\"Share to flipboard\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"sm:hidden flex items-center space-x-5\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 hidden dark:block h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_dark.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 dark:hidden h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_light.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <button id=\"t365-article-share-btn-hidden\" class=\"mr-2 hidden h-6 w-6 appearance-none border-none !text-share-icon outline-none hover:!text-share-icon-active sm:hidden\" data-title=\"Who is Jordan Lee? Andy Roddick explains why Wimbledon junior champion is the United States\u2019 next big thing\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"-mx-3 sm:-mx-5 border-b border-page\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<div class=\"-mx-3 sm:-mx-5\">\n<figure class=\"aspect-h-9 aspect-w-16 relative\">\n                                        <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"742\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center !my-0\" src=\"https:\/\/d2me2qg8dfiw8u.cloudfront.net\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3F1CDM2-1-1320x742.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured: Jordan Lee holding the Wimbledon boys&apos; singles trophy\">                <\/figure><figcaption class=\"flex items-center space-x-3 border-b border-mobile-caption px-3 lg:border-caption\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-1.5 break-words !text-xs !text-content\">\n                                Jordan Lee holding the Wimbledon boys&#8217; singles trophy                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>Wimbledon boys\u2019 singles champion Jordan Lee has been hailed as one of the United States\u2019 best tennis prospects for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, the 16-year-old came from a set down to beat Lleyton Hewitt\u2019s 17-year-old son, Cruz, 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 in front of thousands of fans on No. 1 Court.<\/p>\n<p>The teenager became the first qualifier to win the boys\u2019 singles title at a major since compatriot Noah Rubin back in 2014, as he triumphed in one hour and 56 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>After becoming the 13th American player to win this title, and first since 2021, he said, \u201cFirst of all, I want to say congrats to Cruz and the whole team, you\u2019ve had a great week, and it was really fun sharing the court with you, and I am sure we will be on the court a lot more in the future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor me, standing here with the trophy means a lot. Very few people know what I have been through this past year and a half, dealing with a lot of injuries. A year ago, I was sitting on the couch at home and didn\u2019t know if I was going to play tennis again, so I am really happy to be here.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>More Tennis News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/andy-roddick-shuts-down-alexandra-eala-doubters-after-wimbledon-run-this-is-a-movement\">Andy Roddick calls out the \u2018b****** around Alexandra Eala\u2019s rise after Wimbledon run<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/glad-jannik-sinner-won-wimbledon-mens-tennis-major-charisma-problem-without-carlos-alcaraz\">\u2018I\u2019m glad Jannik Sinner won Wimbledon but I miss Carlos Alcaraz\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want more from Tennis365? Add us as<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\">a preferred source on Google to your favourites list<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for tennis coverage you can trust.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lee was the youngest player to compete in the draw in what was just his second event on grass, having reached round three at a tournament in Roehampton.<\/p>\n<p>Now, he is receiving praise from former world No 1 and the last American man to win the US Open, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/andy-roddick\">Andy Roddick<\/a>.\u00a0The 43-year-old tried not to heap too much pressure on the youngster but did admit Lee is \u201clegit\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He said on the latest episode of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=307Xzb_bwJQ\" target=\"_blank\">Served<\/a>,\u00a0\u201c16-year-old Jordan Lee from the United States. I am hesitant to mention prospects because I think there\u2019s a thirst for an American male that is sometimes out of control.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not going to be the only one talking about this kid. He went through qualies [qualifiers], did it the hard way. He won the Orange Bowl. Wins junior <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/wimbledon\">Wimbledon<\/a>. I\u2019ve watched him. The kid is so legit. He can move, he can run. This was a great junior final.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet\u2019s not be in a hurry with the thirst Olympics. Whether or not we create that hype mechanism or not, he\u2019ll be fine. He is legit good. Legit, very, very good. A prospect of which we haven\u2019t had in a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lee will hope he can continue to have success in the juniors before trying his hand as a professional. Many will be watching his progress with great interest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT NEXT? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/carlos-alcaraz-receives-positive-news-as-he-edges-closer-to-a-return\">Carlos Alcaraz receives \u2018positive\u2019 news as he edges closer to return<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who is Jordan Lee? Andy Roddick explains why Wimbledon junior champion is the United States\u2019 next big thing Richie Mills 14 Jul 2026 7:20 PM Jordan Lee holding the Wimbledon boys&#8217; singles trophy Wimbledon boys\u2019 singles champion Jordan Lee has been hailed as one of the United States\u2019 best tennis prospects for a long time. 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