Olympics not right fit for Roddick, many other stars

Andy Roddick says he's glad he played inthe 2004 Olympics although he'll skip this year's games in Beijing. * Followed the Open Series title with a U.S. Open championship to earn the full $1 million bonus By Douglas Robson, Special for USA TODAY Former Olympian Andy Roddick again will be carrying the torch for the USA this summer. But instead of Beijing, he'll be propping up the Olympus US Open Series with his high-profile presence. Q & A: USTA Chief Executive Arlen Kantarian talks series LAST YEAR'S CHAMPS: Federer, Sharapova get back in form Since tennis was reinstated as a medal sport in 1988, the Summer Games have played havoc with the already-overloaded tennis calendar. This year a number of players are opting out of the chance to reap glory for their country to focus on the U.S. Open and heal their bodies. Others are... [read full story]