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Roland Garros 2026 is almost here but first… we need to dive into the 2026 Rome Recap — Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down Jannik Sinner's historic run: six consecutive Masters 1000 titles, a Career Golden Masters, and stats that are simply unplayable. Plus, the incredible story of Elina Svitolina: a transformed player post-motherhood, representing Ukraine with pride while her country faces ongoing conflict. We also sit down with Marta Kostyuk (ranked a career-high #15) fresh off her Madri...
📩 BONUS stories in the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. Jannik Sinner made history at the Italian Open in Rome, breaking Novak Djokovic's all-time Masters 1000 consecutive wins record with his 32nd straight victory — and Roland Garros is right around the corner with some big names already out. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking...
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 dives into all things tennis rackets. He breaks down the racket and string tech that shaped his career and changed the modern game. Andy explains why he trusted his stringing team with almost complete control and what really changed when Roger Federer made his famous racket switch, including why Rafael Nadal called Federer’s 2018 version the toughest he ever faced. ...
4x Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley are joined by WTA pro and model Carson Branstine to discuss the realities of life on tour outside the top 100. Carson, currently recovering from a torn labrum, opens up about funding her career without a coach or physio, her viral TikTok calling out player welfare failures, and how she balances tennis with modeling and a new finance venture. Kim adds perspective from her time on the WTA board and her own battles with the tour'...
Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down the absolute chaos at the 2026 Rome Masters (Italian Open). From Sabalenka’s shocking loss and potential hip injury to Novak Djokovic’s first-round exit to a qualifier they ask the question: who is looking the best heading into the 2026 French Open? Andy and Jon also dive deep into Jannik Sinner’s continued dominance, the atmosphere that Joao Fonseca’s fans bring to every tournament, and Rafael Jodar’s potential heading into Roland Garros. Finally, they g...
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. Top Players Mention Slam Boycott include Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff & More 2. Arkansas Alumni Raise $5 million to save tennis program 3. Jannik Sinner and Kimi Antonelli keep winning at the same time 4. Venus and Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka take over Met Gala 5. Stan Wawrinka’s last tennis match is set All of Newsletter Megan's ...
Tennis legend Fabio Fognini shares insights into his life after the tour, including nearly beating Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon and his stint on Italy’s Dancing with the Stars. He delves into the tactical secrets behind his three clay-court victories over Rafael Nadal and reflects on the explosive growth of Italian tennis, led by Jannik Sinner. The episode also features Andy Roddick offering his personal travel recommendations for visiting Rome.
4x Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters is joined by American star Hailey Baptiste fresh off her best result so far. After defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid and saving six match points, including two with a second serve and volley, Hailey sits down with Kim and Blair Henley to talk about mental growth, family sacrifice, and what fueled her breakthrough. Kim also shares personal French Open tips as Hailey heads to Roland Garros for her first-ever seeded Grand Slam. Kim and Blair also b...
Andy Roddick talks Jannik Sinner’s historic run through the 2026 Madrid Open. Andy also dives into Alexander Zverev’s honest admission about the "gap" in the tour & top players asking for prize money reform at Roland Garros (Project RedEye). Plus, the ITIA sent in some clarifying information on the Vondrousova suspension case. COMMENT BELOW: Which NextGen star do you think can make a run at Rome? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merc...
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. Jack Draper OUT of 2026 French Open 2. Baptiste, Kostyuk, and Potapova all deliver shocking upsets into 2026 Madrid Semi-Finals 3. Alexander Blockx makes first Masters 1000 semi-final 4. US Open & USTA partners with Oura Ring 5. 2026 NCAA Tennis Championships Begin! All of Newsletter Megan's bonus content and write-ups are in today's 5 Setter Newslet...
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 pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked parts of pro tennis—the brutal, nonstop travel that defines life on tour—breaking down the “gritty” logistics and why 95% of players aren’t flying private. He reflects on a 2004 season that saw him rack up over 100,000 miles—enough to circle the globe 4 times—while explaining how constant travel impacts performanc...
Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down the biggest headlines — a mystery illness sweeping the Madrid Open, Hailey Baptiste's viral racket smash, the Vondrousova anti-doping case, the CEO of the WTA stepping down, and the Taylor Fritz–Morgan Riddle breakup. During the fan Q&A segment, Kim reflects on the surprising "post-Slam" loneliness she felt after her 2005 US Open victory and offers tactical advice on overcoming first-round jitte...
Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim discuss the news that Carlos Alcaraz is OUT of Rome AND Roland Garros. Rafael Jodor is wins more 17 of his first 25: more than Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sinner, AND Fonseca. They also discuss Jannik Sinner and his 24-match Masters 1000 win streak (3rd longest ever), Coco Gauff falls in a third-set tiebreak, and we get into NCAA programs cutting tennis with the latest news coming from Arkansas. Get Andy’s takes on all of this and more in today’s episode! COM...
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. Roberto Bautista Agut Madrid farewell & Rafael Jodar wins his debut 2. Ons Jabeur announces birth of her new son & Camilla Giorgi announces she’ll return in 2027 3. WTA announced that CEO Portia Archer has stepped down 4. Tennis took over the 2026 Laureus Awards 5. The World Team Table Tennis Championships start next Tuesday Subscribe to the 5 Se...
Rising tennis star Iva Jovic joins Andy Roddick to offer direct advice for juniors turning pro, emphasizing the importance of working on weaknesses and managing expectations. She explains her approach to reframing mental pressure and reveals specific court geometry tips from Novak Djokovic that enhance her game. The episode also covers her dream Grand Slam, admiration for Iga Świątek, and a humorous take on how she fell in love with tennis.
4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters sits down with Roland Garros champion and Italian tennis icon Francesca Schiavone for a candid conversation about life on and off the tour. They revisit their years on the circuit: the intense training, the competitiveness, and the loneliness of tennis. Francesca also shares her 2019 cancer diagnosis, how her discipline as an athlete helped her through chemotherapy, and the role her family, wife, and close friend Flavia Pennetta played in her recovery. To...
Andy Roddick sits down with 18-year-old WTA sensation Iva Jovic (World No. 16) for a candid interview on her breakout season, her Australian Open quarterfinal run, what Novak Djokovic texts her, and what she's building toward at Roland Garros. Plus the biggest tennis news of the week: ▸ Is Rybakina in the conversation for World No. 1? ▸ Carlos Alcaraz spotted in a cast ahead of French Open ▸ Ben Shelton becomes the first American man since Andre Agassi (2002) to win a 500+ event on clay. ▸ Arthu...
This week's racket sports roundup discusses Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal from Barcelona due to a wrist injury, sparking concerns about his French Open defense. It also delves into the debate surrounding an underarm serve on match point and Roland Garros's significant prize money increase. The episode highlights Boris Becker's US Open trophy selling for a record sum due to bankruptcy and the NCAA's crucial rule change allowing junior players to accept prize money without losing college eligibility, examining its historical impact.
Andy Roddick pulls back the curtain on tennis greatness, analyzing Roger Federer's unique game and strategic challenges. He vividly describes facing Rafael Nadal's powerful forehand and explores Novak Djokovic's unparalleled discipline and evolution as a threat. The episode also compares the competition faced by the "Big Three" to today's "New Two" and includes a humorous look at the Big Three's karaoke moments.
Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley for a deep dive into the rapid rise of Belgium’s newest star, Hanne Vandewinkel. Fresh off a Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier weekend where Belgium stunned the United States, Hanne opens up about her first Top 20 victory over Iva Jovic, the emotional impact of a surprise video message from cycling legend Wout van Aert, and what it really feels like to balance the WTA tour with her life as a medical student. The episode ...
Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive deep into the Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz "Monopoly" over the ATP tour. With the two stars holding a combined 26,000+ ranking points, is there any hope for the rest of the field? Plus, we discuss Jack Draper’s retirement in Barcelona, Mirra Andreeva’s "thank yourself" tradition, and a massive Netflix announcement regarding Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. COMMENT BELOW: Who do you think will challenge Sinner & Alcaraz? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter...
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. Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner fight for World No. 1 2. 2026 BJK CUP teen takeover 3. NCAA Rule Change puts College Tennis at a crossroads 4. Holger Rune’s return from injury is set 5. Gael Monfils brekas records at 2026 Monte Carlo Read this week’s bonus stories! Subscribe to the 5-Setter Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Full ep...
Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Pre-order Jason's book! https://www.thepressurecode.com/book Andy Roddick sits down with Jason Stacy, the performance coach behind world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.From managing energy after Miami victories to helping shape a Grand Slam champion and mastering emotions on the clay courts of Europe, Jason explains how he builds a system that balances physical training, mental toughness...
Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they welcome a pivotal figure from Kim’s legendary career: her former coach, Carl Maes. The trio dives into the transition from hard courts to clay, with Carl breaking down sliding technique, player development, and sharing funny behind-the-scenes stories from Kim’s junior days. They also discuss Jessica Pegula’s Charleston title run, Tommy Paul’s Houston win, and the ever-changing coaching landscape following Iga ...
Andy Roddick hosts a special episode featuring incoming USTA CEO Craig Tiley and President Brian Vahaly, discussing Tiley's move from Tennis Australia and his vision for American tennis. They delve into strategies for growing participation with the "35 by 35" initiative, address the crisis in college tennis regarding NIL and scholarships, and explore the future of the US Open and player development. The episode also covers coaching drama and concludes with Andy's legendary story about Michael Chang.
The "5 Setter" dives into the week's top racket sports headlines, starting with Iga Swiatek's new coaching partnership and Andy Murray's entry into the sustainable shoe market, drawing comparisons to Roger Federer's business success. The episode also details significant withdrawals from the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters and analyzes Carlos Alcaraz's mid-match mental struggles and his coach's perspective. Finally, it highlights the Credit One Charleston Open and the exciting prospect of the WTA Finals moving to Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2027.
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 dives into clay season as the ATP and WTA tours shift to the dirt, breaking down why tennis surfaces play so differently—from American green clay to Roland Garros red clay. He explains why American men have struggled on clay, what Ben Shelton must adjust to contend, and how players like Taylor Fritz should manage injuries during this stretch. The episode also featur...
4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and reporter Blair Henley recap the 2026 Miami Open before the tour shifts to clay season, explaining how surfaces change tactics, movement, and confidence for players—especially Americans adjusting to red clay. Blair shares on-the-ground insights from Houston, including why players like Frances Tiafoe love the event, while Kim reflects on her 2005 Sunshine Double run and the superstitions that fueled it. The episode also dives into Aryna Sabalenka’s new ...
In this Miami Recap edition of Served with Andy Roddick, we dive into the historic dominance of Jannik Sinner as he completes the Sunshine Double without dropping a single set. Andy breaks down the specific mechanical adjustments in Sinner’s serve that have led to an absurd 94% service hold rate. We also discuss Aryna Sabalenka’s reign at the top of the WTA, the "coaching carousel" affecting stars like Iga Swiatek, & Amanda Anisimova, and a rumor regarding the WTA Finals moving to Charlotte,...
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. The Sunshine Double Headlines 2. The Grand Slam Money Problem 3. Alcaraz Gets a Boat 4. Rafa Goes Full Padel 5. Charleston Is Loading Watch the full SportsBall video: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWPcRKdE8W2/ Subscribe to the 5-Setter Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Grab Some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ #Tennis...
