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Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick sets the record straight on the viral claim that Carlos Alcaraz is “bored” of the ATP Tour. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his own career, from cash games at age nine to signing his first Reebok deal, plus his pre-match routines—including sleep hacks and napping under tables to beat Nadal and Djokovic. The episode also dives into serve mechanics and A...
4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters sits down with legend Gabriela Sabatini to discuss her rise to global fame, career-defining rivalries, and the pressures of life at the top of tennis. Sabatini reflects on growing up as a teenage star in Argentina, navigating shyness and media attention, and her historic matches with Steffi Graf. Kim also breaks down Iga Świątek’s confidence struggles, Naomi Osaka’s motherhood dilemma, and other Miami Open storylines. Welcome to Love All! If you want to h...
In this episode of Served , Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim sit down with the "Pride of the Philippines," Alex Eala, to peel back the curtain on her meteoric rise. Alex gets incredibly candid about her journey, from training with her grandfather on basketball courts to moving to the Rafa Nadal Academy at age 13 and the surreal experience of becoming a national hero. Producer Mike and Jon Wertheim also talk about some big headlines coming out of the first week in Miami: questions swirl after Naomi ...
5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode: 1. Coco Gauff Injury Update 2. Airline Issues & Huge Entourage 3. Miami Open’s Latest Additions 4. WTA Calls for “Sacred Spaces” 5. BJK Cup Rosters Announced Subscribe to the 5-Setter Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Grab Some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick sits down with longtime friend and former World No. 4 James Blake for an unfiltered look at what it really takes to run one of the biggest tournaments in the world. As the Tournament Director of the Miami Open, Blake pulls back the curtain on the logistical chaos happening behind the scenes at Hard Rock Stadium—from managing ego-driven player requests and rain-delay...
4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters prepares for her return to the court after Achilles rehab as Blair Henley reports live from the rain-soaked Miami Open qualifying rounds. They break down the Sabalenka–Rybakina rivalry, Kim asking for her opponent’s press conference transcripts pre-match, and the coaching culture in Europe. The episode also touches on player-led media, Moutet’s viral racket throw, and wraps with Rec Room favorites like wellness trends and travel gear. Welcome to Love All!...
2026 Indian Wells is in the books, and the consistency machines are rolling. Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down Aryna Sabalenka’s dominant run and remarkable tiebreak streak, along with Jannik Sinner’s historic milestone as the youngest player to complete the Hard Court Masters set. They also discuss Daniil Medvedev’s resurgence, young stars Victoria Mboko and João Fonseca, Novak Djokovic skipping Miami, Coco Gauff’s injury concerns, and the Saudi investment news reshaping the ATP calendar...
5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode: 1. 2026 Indian Wells Headlines (Andreeva Expletives, Sinner's Heckler, and serve-clocks are too fast?) 2. Indian Wells Mixed Doubles Prize Money Increase 3. Stadium 2 Ghost Town Due To Ticket Restrictions 4. Rest of Racket News (Anna Leigh Watters & Ping Pong Event in England) 5. Roger Federer's Billionaire Status Subscribe to the 5-Setter Newsletter: h...
Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick reunites with former coach Larry Stefanki on Q&Andy to answer listener questions, revisit their near miss at Wimbledon, and relive the work behind Andy’s late career comeback. They discuss coaching philosophy, tough training sessions, and the realities of life on tour. Stefanki also explains his legendary vocabulary, including what makes someone a “flimflam,” wh...
Join 4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they welcome one of the most exciting rising stars on the WTA Tour, Turkey’s Zeynep Sönmez. Zeynep shares what it feels like to go from watching Kim’s Australian Open comeback on TV to now receiving tactical advice from her. The conversation explores the mental strength required to represent a developing tennis nation, along with Zeynep’s perspective on social media pressures and her friendships with the girls on t...
Larry Stefanki has coached them all: John McEnroe, Marcelo Rios, Tim Henman, Fernando Gonzalez, and of course, Andy Roddick. Today, Larry joins Andy and Jon Wertheim to pull back the curtain on the world of elite coaching, why Carlos Alcaraz is the closest thing to Bjorn Borg, and some funny stories from coaching Andy. From winning Indian Wells in 1985 as a wildcard to managing the biggest "psychos" in tennis history, Larry breaks down the mental discipline required to reach World No. 1. Read he...
The tennis world was rocked this week as geopolitical tensions forced a mass evacuation of ATP stars from the Middle East. From ATP evacuation to Juan Carlos Ferrero finally addressing his painful split from Carlos Alcaraz, Producer Mike breaks down the 5 biggest stories in racket sports. In this episode: 1. The Dubai Crisis: How the ATP an evacuation flight for stranded players. 2. The Ferrero Interview: Why seeing Alcaraz’s new team "hurts" the former coach. 3. Engagement & Puppies: Aryna ...
Andy Roddick offers a player's perspective on Indian Wells, highlighting its unique "Tennis Paradise" atmosphere, favorite restaurants, and memorable tournament moments. He delves into challenging court conditions, discusses Taylor Fritz's viral rant about Dunlop ball quality, and explains why balls can't be changed frequently due to contracts. The episode also tackles the debate of Indian Wells becoming a "Fifth Slam" and teases celebrity encounters.
4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley sit down with Martina Hingis to revisit Kim and Martina’s head to head battles, her elite anticipation skills, and how tactical players succeed in today’s power era. Martina reflects on growing up as a teenage prodigy and her relationship with her mother Melanie. The episode also breaks down current tour headlines, including Dubai tensions, Serena Williams’ comeback teasers, and Coco Gauff weighing in on the ball kid and t...
Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive into a heavy week on the ATP tour, ranging from historic statistical milestones to the serious situation in Dubai. We start with a Racket Rundown talking through the victories of Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli, and Peyton Stearns. Then we dive into breaking news out of Dubai, where over 40 ATP players and staff—including Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev—found themselves hunkered down in a hotel waiting for airspace to open. Then, we transition to a lightheart...
5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Tiley’s American Transition 2. Tennis Channel’s Power Play 3. The Williams Sisters Are Built Different 4. Raducanu's Something Old, Something New 5. Venting in Austin 📩 Click here to read the stories that didn't make the cut: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch...
Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick breaks down first vs. second serve timing, how return positions from Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer shape serve decisions, and why ball selection matters more than fans think. He also explains the platform vs. “back foot up” stance debate, shares his take on the underarm serve, and (with a special guest) lists the greatest servers in women’s tennis. 📱 Stay up to ...
Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they unpack this week’s headlines, from Tara Moore’s $20 million lawsuit against the WTA over contaminated meat to Coco Gauff’s ongoing serve struggles. They also break down Dubai’s tournament withdrawals, Jess Pegula’s new leadership role on the WTA Tour Architecture Council, and Carlos Alcaraz’s rare clash with umpire Maria Čičak. Plus, get insights on rising stars like Alex Eala and how crowd dynamics can shape ...
Andy Roddick and Chris Eubanks discuss the Greatest Servers of All Time on the ATP Tour. From Pete Sampras to Boris Becker, to John Isner and Roger Federer: how they are all different yet so effective. They dive into legends like Goran Ivanisevic, Ivo Karlovic, Wayne Arthurs, & More. They also cover the latest tour results: Alcaraz defeating Fils, Korda beating Paul, and Pegula winning over Svitolina. They also talk about Serena Williams possible comeback, Craig Tiley taking the CEO position...
5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Pegula’s Blueprint and Charleston’s historic Cash 2. The Acapulco Diet 3. Doha’s Catch of the Day 4. Eala Mania in Dubai 5. Ping Pong’s Hollywood Surge and Agassi’s Vegas Gamble 📩 Click here to read the stories that didn't make the cut: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some S...
Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick breaks down tennis officiating and court etiquette on this episode of Q&Andy. From superhuman bladder control during marathon matches to Mohamed Lahyani’s pep talk to Nick Kyrgios at the US Open, Andy shares what it’s really like to face officials on tour. He also breaks down the decline of the one-handed backhand in modern tennis and whether slicing can ever re...
Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down the latest headlines, from Ben Shelton’s title run in Dallas to the pressure of following up a Grand Slam win when there’s barely time to celebrate. The duo dives into the behind the scenes of the Nexo Dallas Open, Victoria Mboko breaking the top 10, Karolína Muchová’s tactical brilliance and coaching change, Maria Sakkari’s technical adjustments, and the controversy surrounding Iga Świątek and Aryn...
Andy Roddick and Chris Eubanks debate the Greatest Backhands of All Time on the ATP Tour. From Jimmy Connors’ simple mechanics to Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray’s sliding, elastic defense, they break down how the shot evolved. They dive into legends like David Nalbandian, Marat Safin, and Lleyton Hewitt, plus Chris explains how modern giants like Zverev and Medvedev reshaped the backhand game. They also cover the latest tour results: Ben Shelton capturing the Nexo Dallas Open title, Karolína Muc...
5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: Rotterdam Rants and Rhythm Wearables Watch Padel’s Growing Pains D’oha... That’s Gotta Hurt The Phenom and The 1 📩 Click here to read the stories that didn't make the cut: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 📱If you're new to the...
Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick revisits the 2002 US Open quarterfinal against Pete Sampras, breaking down what it was really like to face a legend in his prime. He also dives into the best-of-five Masters finals debate, how court surfaces, balls, and media consumption have changed since Andy’s 2012 retirement, and walks us through his old training routines. 📱 Stay up to date with Q&Andy! Fol...
4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley sit down with Ajla Tomljanovic for a personal discussion on her career, including being the last player to defeat Serena Williams at Arthur Ashe Stadium, navigating public breakups, and the impact of mentor Chris Evert. Kim and Blair also cover the Dallas Open, including Ben Shelton crowdsourcing a doubles partner on Instagram and the All-American Classic with John McEnroe and Andy Roddick. Welcome to Love All! If you want...
Andy Roddick and Chris Eubanks talk the Greatest Forehands OF ALL TIME from the ATP Tour. They talk how Rafa Nadal changed the forehand and the more incredible forehands from players like Andre Agassi, Jannik Sinner, Roger Federer, Carlos Alcaraz, etc. We also discuss Serena Williams seems to be back in the training room?Andy Roddick and John Wertheim break down their thoughts on the Winter Olympics, Super Bowl, and much more. COMMENT BELOW: Who has the best forehand of all time? TAKE OUR SURVEY...
5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: Carlos Alcaraz plans kangaroo tattoo after AO win Venus Williams and Iva Jovic to play in Austin Open Ugo Humbert checks phone mid-match Premiere Padel season kicks off in Riyadh Squash Set for LA28 Olympic Debut 📩 Click here to read the stories that didn't make the cut: https://servedmedi...
Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick goes behind the scenes with Nexo Dallas Open Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs to reveal what it really takes to build a tournament from scratch. Andy also shares what he does during the Slams, weighs in on the debate around players wearing yellow, and explains how Carlos Alcaraz’s creativity mirrors Steph Curry’s impact. 📱 Stay up to date with Q&Andy! Follow ...
The 2026 Australian Open has wrapped! Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they give their takes on Elena Rybakina’s second Grand Slam title and the "cameras everywhere" privacy controversy following Coco Gauff’s exit. They also discuss Emma Raducanu’s search for her 10th coach, the modernization of Slam rules like best-of-five sets for women, and the rumors of a Serena Williams return. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the s...
