Today's gratuitous photo of Andy Roddick ...

... Sorry, couldn't help myself.

This is Roddick during his 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 win over third-ranked Novak Djokovic at the Dubai Tennis Championships, advancing to the final. Thursday, he defeated world No. 2 Rafael Nadal, and after the match announced he and coach Jimmy Connors have gone their separate ways.

Connors must have done some good though -- it's the first time Roddick has defeated the world's #2 and #3 players consecutively in a tournament. Roddick is ranked sixth in the world.

Photo borrowed from Towleroad.

Today's gratuitous photo of Novak Djokovic ...

No Andy Roddick, no Rafael Nadal, no Roger Federer. Say hello to Novak Djokovic of Serbia, who will play in Sunday's Australian Open final against France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (who?)

Today's gratuitous photo of Andy Roddick ...

Andy, we hardly knew ye.

The last of a series. To celebrate his quick exit from the Australian Open, a five-set loss to somebody named Philipp Kohlschreiber.

At least you still look good...

Roddick photo courtesy Boston Globe

It's really, really HOT in Melbourne ...

Today's gratuitous shot of Andy Roddick AND Rafael Nadal.

Hot fun in the summertime ...

Today's gratuitous photo of Andy Roddick ...

The Australian Open begins Monday in Melbourne. What better way to celebrate than with a shirtless Andy Roddick?

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!