Published 17:03 IST, March 20th 2020

Coronavirus: Andy Roddick slams 'Miami Spring Breakers' for not being in self-isolation

Andy Roddick, the former World No. 1, retweeted a compilation of young spring breakers who are looking to make the most of their Miami Spring Break vacation.

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Former World . 1 and US tennis star Andy Roddick recently hit back at youngsters at Miami Spring Break for t giving up having fun during ir pre-arranged trips amidst coronavirus outbreak. Roddick's criticism comes after emergency measures that were imposed due to coronavirus crisis recommended people to avoid going out for any unnecessary outings. former US Open champion used langu while retweeting a video on his official Twitter handle.

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Andy Roddick hits back at Miami Spring Break over coronavirus

Andy Roddick retweeted a CBS News compilation of young spring breakers who were looking to make most of ir Miami Spring Break vacation. In his tweet, Andy Roddick wrote "how stupid are we" following statement me by people at  Miami Spring Break.

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What Miami spring break tourist said about coronavirus Miami 

While speaking bout coronavirus Miami, one of Miami Spring Break goers in video can be heard saying that If he "gets corona, he will get corona". At end of day, person was heard saying he is t going to let it (coronavirus) stop him from partying. "Whatever happens, happens", he was quoted as saying.


Ar Miami Spring Break goer, while dressing coronavirus Miami issue, said, "What is re to do at Miami Spring Break or than to go to bars or beach? and y’re closing all of it." party goer also said that coronavirus has been blown way out of proportion and y need a refund as virus "isn't that serious".

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Andy Roddick tennis career 

37-year-old Andy Roddick became World . 1 shortly after he won title at 2003 US Open where he defeated French Open champion, Juan Carlos Ferrero, in final, overtaking him in ATP rankings. Andy Roddick also reached four or Grand Slam finals which included Wimbledon in 2004, 2005, and 2009, and US Open in 2006. He lost to Roger Federer in all those finals. Andy Roddick finally decided to retire from tennis after 2012 US Open.

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17:03 IST, March 20th 2020