Served with Andy Roddick

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 episode with Holger Rune: https://youtu.be/6icSXhD5bO4 Full episode with Craig Tiley & Brian Vahaly: https://youtu.be/ox1n4zaasaQ Grab Some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ #TennisNews #ATP #WTA #Alcataz #CarlosAlcaraz #JannikSinner #GaelMonfils #2026MonteCarlo #GrandSlamMoney #NCAARuleChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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, and team coordination—all while letting Sabalenka shine as herself. Fans get a rare glimpse behind the curtain of one of the most intense player-coach relationships in tennis, learn what it takes to sustain success at the highest level, and hear the philosophy that Jason calls the “Loyalty Loop”—a mindset shift centered on self trust.

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 Swiatek's new partnership with Francisco Roig. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All 0:54 Henley's Headlines: Jess Pegula's Charleston Victory 2:51 Tommy Paul's Houston Recovery and the 1986 World Cup Connection 5:12 Mastering the Dirt: Adjusting Movement and Strategy for Clay 6:50 Coaching Moves: Francisco Roig Joins Iga Swiatek's Team 10:18 Carl Maes joins the show 12:04 Technical vs. Tactical: The Hard Court to Clay Transition 15:40 Developing the "Clay Court Footing" with Movement Drills 25:50 The "Jeep vs. Ferrari" Strategy: Teaching Patience to Juniors 27:10 Surface Sensitivity: Red Clay vs. Green Clay vs. Weather 31:19 Locker Room Superstitions: Rackets, Tapes, and Backstreet Boys 33:57 Teaching Responsibility: The Map-Reading Mishap in Luxembourg 35:44 Team Rules: Fines for Tardiness and Time Management 38:03 April Fool's: The Kim Clijsters "Splits Class" Prank 41:42 Locker Room Superstitions: The Hotel Phone Bill and Blacklisted Accreditations 44:38 Aryna Sabalenka's Mindset Evolution and Data vs. Intuition 48:35 Visual Learning: "Blanket Drills" and the 17-Minute Rally 54:26 Rec Room: The Future of Analytics in Tennis 59:38 Closing Thoughts and "What Would Carl Do?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of Served, Andy Roddick and crew are on the ground at the 2026 USTA Annual Meeting to sit down with the incoming CEO of the USTA, Craig Tiley, and President Brian Vahaly. Craig Tiley reveals the real reason he left Tennis Australia after 20 years to take "big swings" at the USTA. We dive deep into the current "crisis" facing college tennis, the impact of NIL on American scholarships, and the goal of building tennis participation in America. Plus, Andy shares a legendary story about Michael Chang and the power of sportsmanship. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite part from the Craig Tiley interview?

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. Iga Swiatek Announces New Coach 2. Andy Murray Gets Into The Shoe Game 3. Alcaraz's Coach Talks Mid-Match Mentality 4. 2026 Monte Carlo Withdrawals 5. Charleston Signals Possible Charlotte WTA Finals Success Watch the full Sammy Lopez Interview: https://www.eurosport.es/tenis/samuel-lopez-en-eurosport-sobre-la-derrota-de-alcaraz-en-miami-tiene-que-controlar-sus-impulsos_vid60066239/video.shtml Subscribe to the 5-Setter Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Grab Some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ #TennisNews #ATP #WTA #Alcataz #AndyMurray #IgaSwiatek #2026MonteCarlo #GrandSlamMoney #NovakDjokovic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 features French Open predictions, tactical insights into clay-court tennis, and a chaotic new “Random Question” segment where Andy debates which ATP players he'd least want to fight.

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 mental edge, coaching and relationship dynamics on tour, and David Goffin's retirement.  Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All  1:25 Why the Pros Love Houston  6:10 Heartbreak in Miami: Tommy Paul's Recovery Process  11:53 Henley's Headlines: Only 5 Women to Win the Sunshine Double  14:04 Locker Room Superstitions: Rackets, Showers, and Bathroom Stalls  20:51 Aryna Sabalenka's Mindset Evolution  22:10 Coaching Moves: Amanda Anisimova Splits with Hendrik Vleeshouwer  27:18 David Goffin's Retirement Announcement  32:02 The Future of the WTA Finals: Is Charlotte the Next Stop?  38:03 April Fool's: The Kim Clijsters "Splits Class" Prank  50:06 Mastering the Dirt: Adjusting Movement and Strategy for Clay  54:26 Rec Room 59:38 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, NC. Plus, don't miss Andy's unfiltered rant on the Dunlop tennis balls being used on tour—why he calls them "unusable" for professional play. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from the 2026 Miami Open?Check out the CRAZY TALENTED Photgrapher Keith Kreeger: https://www.instagram.com/keithkreeger/

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/ #TennisNews #ATP #WTA #Sabalenka #ArthurFils #CocoGauff #MiamiOpen #GrandSlamMoney #AlcarazYacht Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Andy's reaction to the rise of tennis-playing robots.

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 hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast   TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All  6:30 Hailey Baptiste's Miami performance  8:55 Iga Swiatek's opening match loss  11:52 Iga Swiatek splits with Wim Fissette  16:16 Naomi Osaka on motherhood and the tour  22:23 Carlos Alcaraz and the ATP spotlight  24:30 Danielle Collins and Corentin Moutet drama  31:48 Gabriela Sabatini joins the show  34:48 Life in Switzerland and riding motorcycles  37:45 Falling in love with tennis at River Plate  40:26 Handling fame as a shy kid  46:38 The Steffi Graf rivalry and doubles  53:56 Retirement at 26 and facing burnout  1:02:32 Horseback riding, guitars, and singing  1:08:16 Building a perfume empire  1:11:46 The one-handed backhand  1:13:56 Origin of the iconic headband look  1:17:33 Emotional impact of meeting fans  1:18:34 Closing thoughts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Osaka hints at retirement, Iga Świątek fires her coach Wim Fissette, and Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round. Also, Wimbledon has announced that some courts will have electronic video review available for the 2026 tournament. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite moment from the Alex Eala interview?

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/adchoices

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 scheduling nightmares to the "phenomenon" of rising star Joao Fonseca, who Blake claims is drawing a level of fan intensity unlike anything he saw with Federer or Nadal in Miami.

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! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All: Kim's return to the court  1:40 Miami Open update: Weather, humidity, and player matchups  5:20 Henley's Headlines: Sabalenka & Sinner win Indian Wells singles titles 10:59 Townsend & Siniaková win doubles at Indian Wells 13:10 Kim on adjusting to conditions during the Sunshine Swing  15:15 Moutet throws his racket after a loss 20:18 Ons Jabeur launches a new YouTube channel 25:50 The "Love All Frosé": Miami Open's signature drink  29:00 Kim-formation: Deep dive into the Sabalenka vs. Rybakina final  36:30 Why Sabalenka shared her tactical return strategy  45:15 The Technique Debate: Daniil Medvedev's "Octopus" style  48:10 Coaching Degrees: The importance of a technical foundation  52:45 Rec Room: Kim's recovery supplements and "Parasite Detox"  57:03 Rec Room: Blair's "Mary Poppins" work bag  1:01:00 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. COMMENT BELOW: Outside of Sinner, Alcaraz, and Sabalenka, who do you think can win a Slam?

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: https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Grab Some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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,” while sharing stories about tennis icons like John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and Marcelo Ríos.

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 tour. Plus, Kim and Blair break down the biggest stories from Indian Wells, including Naomi Osaka's headline-grabbing fashion, the drama surrounding Mirra Andreeva's emotional loss and viral post-match moment, and a deeper look at how players manage pressure, emotions, and expectations at the highest level of the sport. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All  3:55 Henley's Headlines: Naomi Osaka's Indian Wells fashion  6:08 Henley's Headlines: Sabalenka's engagement ring  7:41 Henley's Headlines: Siniakova vs. Andreeva controversy  12:05 Henley's Headlines: Player safety and social media threats  15:18 Kim-formation: Deep dive into Naomi Osaka's comeback  21:13 Zeynep Sonmez joins the show 23:05 Indian Wells reflections and the decision to play Merida 24:43 Working with coach Issam Jellali and the mentorship of Ons Jabeur 30:39 Mental Toughness: Dealing with media pressure and social media in Turkey 40:27 Pinch-me moment: Wimbledon 2025 and the museum kit request 44:21 "Girlhood Forever": Navigating friendships and rivalries on tour 48:52 Zeynep asks Kim about handling expectations 55:04 Scouting the Tour: Breaking down matches against Alex Eala 56:59 Playing against big hitters 1:08:45 The post-match ritual: Notebooks, film study, and the 24-hour buffer 1:14:04 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 here for more on Larry Stefanki: https://www.palmspringslife.com/history/the-wild-card-larry-stefankis-1985-la-quinta-win-that-launched-a-no-1-tennis-coaching-career/

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 Sabalenka celebrates a massive ring and a new addition to the team. 4. Djokovic's New Venture: The GOAT invests in "Nano-Technology" recovery. 5. Pickleball's $1.2M Record: Why was Anna Bright's draft price was so high? LINKS MENTIONED: Harri Heliövaara's Blog: https://www.harriheliovaara.fi/ 5-Setter Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Served Merch (The Socks!): https://store.servedpodcast.com/ #TennisNews #ATP #Alcaraz #Medvedev #Djokovic #Sabalenka #Pickleball #IndianWells #ServedPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 everything you need to know about Indian Wells in this episode of Q&Andy, from why “Tennis Paradise” feels different than a Grand Slam to the controversy around Dunlop balls on slow courts. He also reacts to Taylor Fritz's viral Twitch rant, explains how ball contracts actually work and why players cannot just request new balls every few games, and shuts down the “fifth Slam” debate.

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 towel debate. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All 1:50 Henley's Headlines: Conflicts in the Middle East & impact on the tennis tour  3:41 Serena Williams comeback rumors: Practice footage with Alycia Parks  5:22 Aryna Sabalenka's new puppy  7:14 The Towel Debate: Coco Gauff weighs in on ball kids handling towels  10:59 Kim-formation: ATX Open- Peyton Stearns vs. Taylor Townsend  14:41 Merida Open: Christina Bucsa's unique background with her Olympian father 18:39 Martina Hingis joins the show  19:30 Life in Switzerland: Skiing and family time  22:01 Raising a daughter: Pony rides, mountain biking, and maternal instincts  25:34 Playing with Kim: Memories of Wimbledon legends 28:08 How Martina would play Sabalenka & Rybakina  36:31 Anticipation vs. Learning: Martina's "half-court" training methods  43:18 Martina's relationship with her mother, Melanie Molitor  47:22 Growing up in the spotlight: Winning Slams at 16 vs. social media today  52:24 Indian Wells memories: Hiking Palm Canyon and the "old" stadium  56:20 Head-to-Head: Kim vs. Martina records & Dallas exhibitions  57:52 Would Martina coach Mira Andreeva?  1:10:06 The Underarm Serve in the 1999 French Open final  1:14:02 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 lighthearted interview with 21-year-old American star Alex Michelsen. From his childhood bedroom, Alex talks about his transition from an "average junior" to a Top 50 pro, his decision to play right-handed despite being a natural lefty, and the experience of playing for Andre Agassi at the Laver Cup TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8634892/Served-Research Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served

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

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.

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 a match.  Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All: Snow shoveling & lost credit cards  5:00 Henley's Headlines: Tara Moore's $20M lawsuit & the red meat ban  11:53 Coco Gauff questions coaching during loss 18:57 16 withdrawals in Dubai: Can New Tour Architecture Council fix the calendar?  21:45 Alcaraz wins Doha after heated exchange with umpire Marija Čičak 31:23 Ajla Tomljanović plays Venus Williams to open Austin Open 33:38 Kim-formation: The rise of lefty star Alex Eala  38:58 Does stadium noise add pressure or energy? 42:20 Jess Pegula: The "Video Game" wall that never misses  50:12 Rec Room: heating patches and match shirts 53:23 Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 at the USTA, and Andy signing a deal with ESPN to help commentate during Wimbledon and US Open.  COMMENT BELOW: Who has the best serve of all time? TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8634892/Served-Research Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served

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

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 replace it effectively.

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 Aryna Sabalenka's withdrawals from Dubai. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All  1:37 Kim's Achilles rehab update  3:14 The truth about Kim smashing rackets  6:03 Folding laundry as a US Open Champion  7:21 Learning hard lessons about focus at 18  10:16 Behind the scenes at the Dallas Open  14:27 The character of Ben Shelton off-court  17:45 Karolina Muchova tactical masterclass  21:03 Muchova's Belgian rehab and new coaching  23:14 Victoria Mboko breaks into the Top 10 at 19  25:38 The technical shift in Maria Sakkari's game  27:53 The controversy surrounding Dubai withdrawals  34:05 Walkovers piling up in Dubai 35:12 Destanee Aiava and the toxic side of tennis  39:40 Federer and Carillo Hall of Fame sellout  43:23 Rec Room  56:33 Closing thoughts and wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Muchová winning her first title in seven years, Francisco Cerúndolo taking the title in Buenos Aires, and Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek withdrawing from Dubai. COMMENT BELOW: Who has the best backhand of all time? TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/863489... Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=27...

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

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.

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 to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love Al  1:34 Ben Shelton's viral partner search & the Dallas Open draw  2:22 The All-American Classic: McEnroe, Roddick, and "Podcast Wars"  4:44 Henley's Headlines 9:01 Sorana Cîrstea's farewell tour  10:41 Ajla Tomljanovic joins the show  14:32 Ajla on changing her citizenship 18:47 Ajla's relationship with her father and coach Goran Prpić  22:35 Mentorship with "Savage" Chris Evert  28:14 Mental Health & Longevity: Avoiding regrets at the end of a career  32:24 Ajla on beating Serena Williams  35:58 Alja's DMs are “popping”  37:17 Dating on Tour: Public breakups and Netflix's "Break Point"  41:20 Breaking down Sabalenka, Gauff, and Samsonova  49:08 Game Evolution: Kim and Ajla on depth vs. power in the modern era  55:13 Record Prize Money: The Charleston Open's $2.5M milestone  1:01:30 Kim's pick to win Dallas Open & Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8634892/Served-Research Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served

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

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.

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 scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Love All  1:33 The Australian Open vibe: Festival atmosphere & fan experience  4:44 Rybakina Wins Second Grand Slam Title 6:22 Rybakina's growth: New agency & coaching dynamics with Stefano Vukov  10:05 Sabalenka's Final Losses and Mental Pressure 12:27 Alcaraz & Graf "Golden Slam" comparison  15:13 Elise Mertens: Doubles dominance and career earnings  17:38 Wheelchair tennis: Niels Vink & Tokito Oda  18:57 Naomi Osaka vs. Sorana Cîrstea: The "self-talk" controversy  22:58 Coco Gauff's tunnel frustration & player privacy  29:13 Craig Tiley rule change debate: No warm-ups & Best of Five for women?  38:30 Emma Raducanu fires her 9th coach 42:20 Serena Williams comeback rumors 45:04 Kim's comeback stories 50:30 Future of the Williams sisters: Doubles, the Hall of Fame, and "Significant Factors"  52:51 Looking ahead: Dallas Open & closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive into the past 2 weeks of the 2026 Australian Open to discuss the strange cadence of this year's slam, how the excellence of modern players has evolved from generations past, & what this "festival-model" of a tennis event does for the sport of tennis as a whole.  COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite moment of the 2026 Australian Open? Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from the men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the 2026 Australian Open Men's Final. They discuss the weight of history and how this frames Carlos' achievement as historic. They also talk about how Novak's longevity is not only impressive because he's still playing, but because he is still playing at the highest level possible.  COMMENT BELOW: Let us know your thoughts on the Men's Final below!

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 14 of the 2026 Australian Open: The Women's Final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina. Plus, Andy dives into a preview of tomorrow's Men's Final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. What are each of them going to need to execute on to win the championship? COMMENT BELOW: Will Carlos Alcaraz become the youngest to achieve the career slam? Will Novak Djokovic achieve his 25th Grand Slam?

What did we just witness?! Andy Roddick and the Served Squad react to Novak Djokovic's masterclass vs Jannik Sinner and the Alcaraz Cramping controversy.

Andy Roddick and 4x Slam Champion Kim Clijsters clash over Novak's "disrespect" comments and whether he's manufactured a fight to fuel his title run. Andy and Kim also recap the Women's Semi-Finals: Jessica Pegula falling to Elena Rybakina & Aryna Sabalenka defeating Elina Svitolina. Then they preview the final match set between Rybakina and Sabalenka. Lastly, Andy dives into what Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev have to do to survive their Semi-Final matched against Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. COMMENT BELOW: Who do you have taking home the Women's Trophy? Who do you have advancing into the Men's Final?

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 11 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament. Andy Roddick explains the "pitcher's logic" behind the Shelton vs Sinner matchup and why protecting a second serve against the world No. 1 is a losing battle. We also dive into Rybakina's dominance over Swiatek and Novak Djokovic's "reset" after a bizarre injury-shortened match. COMMENT BELOW: Who do you have advancing into the Women's Final? Who do you have advancing into the Men's Final?

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 10 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament. In this recap, they discuss the Alcaraz transition: How Carlos Alcaraz is playing so dominant that his high-profile split with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero is becoming a secondary storyline. Zverev's Serving Clinic: How Alexander Zverev used 24 aces to halt the momentum of 20-year-old American breakout star Learner Tien in a four-set battle. Frustration in Melbourne: The disappointing exit for Coco Gauff, who was unable to find her rhythm against Elina Svitolina and was seen venting her frustration by smashing her racket in the player area after the match. The End of a Run: Iva Jovic's impressive tournament coming to an end at the hands of world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from Day 10? Which matchups are you most excited for in Day 11?

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 9 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament. In this recap, they discuss Taylor Fritz falling to Lorenzo Musetti, Iva Jovic and her chances at beating Sabalenka, and the dominant performances from Sinner, Gauff, Shelton, Swiatek, Anisimova, & more. Andy and the team also talk about the quarterfinal matchups and which ones they are most excited for. This episode focuses on match context, player mindset, and how early-round results are setting up the days ahead at Melbourne Park. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from Day 9? Which matchups are you most excited for in the quarterfinals?

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 8 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament. In this recap, they discuss Daniil Medvedev falling to Learner Tien, Djokovic and Sinner both getting lucky breaks to get into the Quarter Finals, and the dominant performances from Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff, Ruud, Svitolina, Jovic, & more. This episode focuses on match context, player mindset, and how early-round results are setting up the days ahead at Melbourne Park. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from Day 5? Which matchups are you most excited for on Day 6?

Andy Roddick analyzes Jannik Sinner vs Elliot Spizzirri, Recaps Day 7 of the 2026 Australian Open, and re-picks the winners starting with the Quarter Finals! FILL OUT YOUR OWN BRACKET HERE: https://served.bracket.tennis/ Andy has a the possibility of a perfect Quarter Final bracket heading into the Round of 16, but is it about to crumble? We're diving into the Redraw Show while also recapping all the matches and stories from Day 7! COMMENT BELOW: Who do you have winning it all in Melbourne? Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served

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 get some special Australian Open questions from the Melbourne Park grounds for this week's Q&Andy episode. Andy dives into how tennis will evolve with this new generation, who's game would he steal for his own, best roadtrip snacks, and more!

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 6 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament. In this recap, they discuss Daniil Medvedev's 5-set thriller, Rising Star's like Learner Tien and Iva Jovic breaking through into Round 4, and Aryna Sabalenka tying Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam tiebreak streak. This episode focuses on match context, player mindset, and how early-round results are setting up the days ahead at Melbourne Park. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from Day 5? Which matchups are you most excited for on Day 6?