Send us a text Andy Roddick kicks off the show sharing his thoughts on Iga Swiatek's positive doping test and her suspension and Jannik Sinner's court date in 2025. Then, Jon puts on his 60 Minutes Journalist hat and interviews Andy on subjects of Fame, Umpire Relations, and much more. In this episode, we also announce something very exciting for us here at the Served Media Team - We are joining Vox Media, they will be handling our sales but also being all around great distribution partners. Rea...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim were ready to talk all things 2024 Davis Cup when the tennis community got a mind-blowing announcement - Andy Murray will be coaching Novak Djokovic through the 2025 Australian Open. Andy and Jon talk through their reactions to the news, Rafa playing his last match and officially retiring, and Sinner coming out of Davis Cup victorious for a record breaking end to his, already, insane 2024 season. Andy Roddick talks Rafael Nadal Retiring: https://youtu...
Nov 26, 2024•59 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick talks the 2024 ATP Finals in Turin, Italy where Jannik Sinner dominated the field without losing a match and Taylor Fritz finishing at World No. 4 after falling short in the final. Then, John Isner joins the show to help pick the teams for Pickleball Slam 3 with a game of reading/guessing the subject of Mean Tweets! For more information on Pickleball Slam 3, click here: https://thepickleballslam.com/ Support the show Keep up with us on socials! Instagram: https://www....
Nov 19, 2024•43 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text We have a special episode this week! Andy Roddick talks with Elina Svitolina about the Ukrainian BJK Cup match coming up against Austria, returning to tennis after becoming a mother, injury recorders update, and her foundation supporting Ukrainian tennis. To learn/support Elina’s foundation click here: www.elinasvitolinafoundation.org Grab tickets to the Ukrainian vs Austria match in McKinney, TX on November 16-17: https://www.etix.com/ticket/mvc/online/upcomingEvents/venue?venue_...
Nov 14, 2024•21 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text We are PUMPED for this show! End-of-Year World Number 1 Aryna Sabalenka joins the show after Andy and co. recounts Coco Gauff’s WTA Finals win in the Racket Rundown presented by Wilson. Check out more Served with Andy Roddick: Full Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWVpQAEUGe9xNUPDiJeHNaJe Best-of Served: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWUm4G2FlJUPUzc-woAITSKA Interviews Only: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWWWoNN7...
Nov 12, 2024•51 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim talk Alexander Zverev beating Hugo Humbert in the 2024 Paris Master Final and concerns for Andrey Rublev. Andy and Jon also talk about the WTA Finals in Riyadh that are currently underway, Elena Rybakina’s new coach, and the announcement of Dev Patel’s new tennis movie, “The Journeyman”. Subscribe to Served with Andy Roddick on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@servedpodcast Support the show Keep up with us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram...
Nov 05, 2024•43 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text We asked your for questions last week and we received some incredible questions for this week's Fan Q&A! Before we dive into your questions, Andy Roddick gets into the Racket Rundown presented by Wilson to cover Jack Draper, Giovanni Perricard, and Qinwen Zheng winning their finals matches over the weekend. Andy then chats with Ron Rocchi, Wilson's Racket Innovation Manager, to talk about the process of players tweaking their rackets during the offseason and how Roger Federer and ...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick, Jon Wertheim, and Producer Mike sit down to talk the major headlines in tennis this past week: Aryna Sabalenka takes back World No. 1 from Iga Switatek, Danielle Collins (aka The Danimal) announces she will return to the WTA tour in 2025 after announcing she would retire at the end of the 2024 season, and the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh featuring Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune with Sinner coming out victorio...
Oct 22, 2024•37 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text In this episode of Served, Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive into the fan reactions to last weeks Professional Tennis Players Association episode, and Andy gets lost down a YouTube rabbit hole of ridiculous Nadal highlights. The conversation heats up with a breakdown of Sabalenka’s back-to-back wins, Coco Gauff’s fight through late-season struggles, and the mental gymnastics of Medvedev and Tiafoe’s meltdowns. The duo also highlights the unresolved Peng Shuai situation, discussin...
Oct 15, 2024•46 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick and the Served team jump in the studio for a Quick Served episode to talk Rafael Nadal’s retirement announcement. Andy, Jon Wertheim, and Producer Mike talk Rafa's accomplishments, his career, and most importantly the presence and personality he brought to the sport. Served is sponsored by Olipop! Check out the link below and use the code: SERVED20 to get 20% off your order: https://drinkolipop.com/served20 Support the show Keep up with us on socials! Instagram: https...
Oct 10, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick sits down with PTPA (Professional Tennis Players Association) Co-Founder Vasek Pospisil and Executive Director Ahmad Nassar with Jon Wertheim and Producer Mike to talk all things PTPA; what have they accomplished over the last 4 years, how are they financed, and what goals are they trying to accomplish in the next few years? Before the interview, Andy gets into the Racket Rundown presented by Wilson to talk Carlos Alcaraz beating Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff beating K...
Oct 08, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick is joined by two special guests today. Kim Clijsters jumps on to talk about the recent WADA appeal against the Jannik Sinner doping investigation from the ITIA. Then Chris Eubanks joins the show to talk his journey from juniors, playing at Georgia Tech, climbing his way to No. 29, and now balancing being an elite athlete AND being a broadcaster for ESPN. Finally, Kim comes back on to talk about a cool moment Eubanks and she shared on tour. Enjoy the show! Served is sp...
Oct 01, 2024•2 hr 49 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick talks with Michael Fiur, legendary producer for the US Open, to walk through his experience in shaping the US Open into the incredible event that it is today. Fiur has worked with a laundry list of iconic artists from Rhianna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Brittany Spears, and so many more! Stay tuned through the episode to hear stories about the Arthur Ashe Stadium before it had screens, production nightmares, and turning down Taylor Swift! Served ...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive deep into the 2024 Laver Cup event. They talk about what makes this event so special compared to the rest of the tournaments, the results that Carlos Alcatraz put up post-US Open early exit, and Andy and Jon discuss both sides of the debate surrounding adding the WTA to the event or letting someone create a similar event separate to the Laver Cup. Andy and Jon also get into some of the coaching changeups from Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff while disc...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text The US Open had it's biggest year yet this year (2024). This success showed the amount of interest, investment, and innovation going into tennis. Andy Roddick talked with US Open Tournament Director, Stacey Allaster, to talk all things US Open; the growth of the tennis since 2020, scheduling problems, TV deals, and she shares some exciting expansions the US Open will be making to it's grounds. Served is sponsored by Olipop! Check out the link below and use the code: SERVED20 to ge...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick and Kim Clijsters recap the 2024 US Open all the way from the incredible victories of Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, the deep American runs from Taylor Fritz, Jessica Pegula, and Frances Tiafoe, and what this tournament showed us form players like Naomi Osaka and Calros Alcaraz. Andy and Kim also discuss the intense tennis schedule, what it does to players, and how it could get fixed. Brooklinen is a proud sponsor of Served! Visit in-store or online at Brooklinen....
Sep 10, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick previews the Men's Semi-Final matches between Jannik Sinner vs Jack Draper and then Frances Tiafoe vs Taylor Fritz. Then Andy reacts to Jessica Pegula beating Karolína Muchová and Aryna Sabalenka advancing over Emma Navrro into the finals of the 2024 US Open; giving props to the run that both Navarro and Muchová had this year and gives his thoughts on the finals match-up: Sabalenka's dominance and what does Pegula need to do in order to take home the trophy. Served is...
Sep 06, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim sit down ahead of the 2024 US Open Quarter Finals and re-draw their brackets. They also go over the American Men making their mark on the tournament so far, Emma Navarro advancing over Coco Gauff, and the absence of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the second week of the tournament. Served is sponsored by Olipop! Check out the link below and use the code: SERVED20 to get 20% off your order: https://drinkolipop.com/served20 Want to have a hit with ...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick, Jon Wertheim, and Producer Mike sat down with THE SEAL to talk US Open, the similarities and differences between music and tennis, and who are Seal's favorite players to watch. Then we do a quick Oli-pop quiz with some US Open trivia and then a Q&A from the audience. Served is sponsored by Olipop! Check out the link below and use the code: SERVED20 to get 20% off your order: https://drinkolipop.com/served20 Want to have a hit with Andy Roddick in one of the most icon...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text It's time for Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim do what they do best... go through the entire draw of a slam and prepare for their picks to be destroyed in a matter of days! Andy and Jon go through both the Men's and Women's draw of the 2024 US Open, they talk about this tournaments "sleeper picks", and who they argue on weather or not Carlos Alcaraz is bigger in person or on TV (the important topics). Come see us LIVE in New York City on August 29th!! Click the link to get tickets: c...
Aug 24, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text LIVE FROM THE CHASE LOUNGE: Andy Roddick, Jon Wertheim, and Producer Mike sat down at the US Open for a live show talking through the Jannik Sinner doping controversy, the bad umpire call from Cincinnati, and then they preview who the ’24 US Open and talk the players to look out for. Served is sponsored by Olipop! Check out the link below and use the code: SERVED20 to get 20% off your order: https://drinkolipop.com/served20 Want to have a hit with Andy Roddick in one of the most i...
Aug 22, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick talks with Eric Butorac, Director of Pro Tennis Operations and Player Relations at the US Open, to kick-off the US Open. Eric talks about his journey from DIII NCAA Tennis, to playing Euro Club tournaments, to being the President of the ATP Player Council. Andy and Eric talk about player relations at the US Open; are tennis players a bunch of divas? How do you un-glue someone from the stadium? And what's new this year with Fan Week kicking off the US Open? Served is s...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy kicks off this weeks episode with a Racket Rundown presented by Wilson to talk about Jess Pegula beating Amanda Anisimova for the Toronto title and Alexei Popyrin defeating Andrey Rublev in the finals at Montreal. Then, we wanted to share our Live Show that we put on with our friends from the Cincinnati Open at Sonder Brewing. Andy, Jon Wertheim, and Producer Mike got to sit down with Metteo Berrettini to talk about overcoming injuries, playing in Cincinnati, and finding the ...
Aug 13, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Novak Djokovic, at 37 years old, wins his first Olympic Gold medal and completes his long-strived for Golden Grand Slam. Andy dives into this and more in this week's Racket Rundown presented by Wilson. Zheng Qinwen bringing home a Gold Medal for China, the American Men's doubles grabbing silver/bronze while the Australian team bring home their Gold, and Siniokova and Machach bring home Gold to the Czech Republic admits some tabloid-esque news around their relationship. Served is s...
Aug 06, 2024•37 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim sat down before the start of the 2024 Olympics to talk all the headlines like Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal teaming up for doubles, is it a big deal that players decide not to walk in the ceremony, and whether an Olympic Gold Medal holds the same weight as winning a Grand Slam. Andy also shares some of his experiences being an Olympian and how it may not be all that is seems for athletes behind-the-scenes. Click here to watch the Bob and Mike Bryan ...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy Roddick and John Isner talk through his experience playing the longest tennis match in history, how retirement treated him so far, the state of American Tennis today, and the benefits of NCAA Tennis. Andy asks his toughest matchup as Isner’s career crossed paths with many of the greats of multiple generations. Served is sponsored by Olipop! Check out the link below and use the code: SERVED20 to get 20% off your order: https://drinkolipop.com/served20 Support the show Keep up ...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text As 2024 Wimbledon comes to a close, Andy Roddick look back at the whole 2-weeks and talk through stories like Andy Murray's retirement, the usual WTA stars falling short, Carlos distancing himself from the rest of the top ATP players, and much more. Andy and Jon also talk through what's next for our the tour? The Olympics are only weeks away, the US Open to follow shortly after that. They talk who is poised to have a great rest of 2024 and who is searching for answers. Lastly, And...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Andy jumps on the pod to give us his immediate reactions to the 2024 Wimbledon Men's Final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic where Alcaraz won handedly in 3 straight sets. At the end of the show, Andy asks for your prediction: Who is going to win more majors: Carlos Alcaraz or Iga Swiatek? Give us your answers in the comments! Pre-order your Ozlo Sleepbuds today and save up to $120: https://ozlosleep.com/ Served is sponsored by Olipop! Check out the link below and use the ...
Jul 14, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Barbora Krejcikova is the 2024 Women's Wimbledon Champion after her 3-set match against Jasmine Paolini. Andy and Jon Wertheim spend some time going over their thoughts of the match before getting into their preview of the Men's Final: Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic. Check in after tomorrow's match for our Quick Served with Andy's post-match thoughts/feelings! Pre-order your Ozlo Sleepbuds today and save up to $120: https://ozlosleep.com/ Served is sponsored by Olipop! Check out...
Jul 13, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text The 2024 Wimbledon Semi-Finals have come and gone and Andy Roddick jumps on with a Quick Served to give us his thoughts on Jasmine Paolini vs Barbora Krejcikova, Daniil Medvedev's outburst on the chair umpire, Novak's incredible Wimbledon journey after knee surgery, and more. Pre-order your Ozlo Sleepbuds today and save up to $120: https://ozlosleep.com/ Served is sponsored by Olipop! Check out the link below and use the code: SERVED20 to get 20% off your order: https://drinkolipo...
Jul 12, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast