Former tennis world No. 1 Andy Roddick is set to make a return to the entertainment world. The retired American star will appear as himself in the upcoming comedy film Pickleball, which is scheduled to be released on Apple TV in late July.The movie marks another acting appearance for Roddick, who has largely stayed connected to tennis through media work since retiring from professional competition. Fans will now get the chance to see the tennis legend in a light-hearted comedy alongside several well-known actors.Andy Roddick joins star-studded cast for “The Dink” Andy Roddick, 43, will play himself in the comedy film. The story follows a main character whose biggest sporting achievement is almost defeating Roddick in a tennis match years earlier. As the movie progresses, the character receives another opportunity to challenge the former tennis champion, this time on a pickleball court.The film features a strong cast that includes Patton Oswalt, Chloe Fineman, Chris Parnell, Aaron Chen, and Ben Stiller. Stiller is not only acting in the project but is also serving as one of its producers.The movie adds another chapter to Roddick’s occasional involvement in television and film. Early in his career, he appeared as himself in an episode of Sabrina the Teenage Witch in 2002. Nearly a decade later, he made a cameo appearance in the comedy film Just Go With It in 2011 which starred Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. Although acting has never been his main focus, Roddick has remained a recognizable figure outside tennis. Since 2024, he has hosted the weekly Tennis Channel podcast Served with Andy Roddick, where he discusses major topics from the tennis world and interviews players and experts.Roddick retired from professional tennis in 2012 shortly before turning 30. At the time, he explained that he felt he could no longer meet the physical and mental demands required to compete at the highest level of the sport. While he briefly returned to play doubles at a tournament in 2015, he never attempted a full comeback.His tennis career remains one of the most successful among American players of his generation. Roddick won the 2003 US Open, capturing the only Grand Slam singles title of his career. He also reached three Wimbledon finals but was unable to lift the trophy. During the peak of his career in 2003, he climbed to the world No. 1 ranking and spent time as the top-ranked player on the ATP Tour.Now, more than a decade after stepping away from professional tennis, Roddick is preparing for another appearance in the spotlight, this time on the big screen.