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Andy Roddick pulls back the curtain on tennis greatness, revealing what made Roger Federer nearly impossible to solve, why Rafael Nadal’s forehand felt like “death” across five sets, and how Novak Djokovic’s extreme discipline separated him from everyone chasing him. This episode dives into the real differences between the Big 3 and the rising “New 2” of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner—plus a hilarious look back at the Big 3 karaoke moments from Roland Garros in the late 2000’s.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy
0:50 What gets overlooked about Roger Federer?
2:30 Andy's game plans for facing Federer
4:00 The nightmare of Rafael Nadal’s heavy forehand
5:29 Understanding the "arc" and margin of Rafa's spin
7:21 How court surfaces impact Nadal’s power
7:54 Novak Djokovic’s "maniacal" discipline and flexibility
10:07 When did Djokovic first arrive as a serious threat?
11:52 Comparing the competition faced by the Big Three to the "New Two" (Alcaraz & Sinner)
12:58 Locker room reactions to the Big Three losing
14:10 The hardest players to handle outside the Big Three
15:59 Reacting to Novak & Rafa's Roland-Garros karaoke
17:38 Andy Roddick's go-to karaoke anthem
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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 also covers the biggest stories on tour, including Jannik Sinner’s historic dominance as the new World No. 1 following his Monte Carlo victory, and the "bestie" vibes between him and Carlos Alcaraz. The duo also discusses Mirra Andreeva’s clinical performance in Linz, and a special guest question from Zizou Bergs.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Welcome to Love All
4:04 Hanne Vandewinkel Joins The Show
5:50 The Impact of Kirsten Flipkens
8:15 Tactical Play & Managing Match Nerves
12:12 Cycling Passion & Wout van Aert Motivation
15:02 Reaching the Top 100 & Future Tournament Goals
17:41 Learning in the Grand Slam Environment
19:10 Mental Growth & Believe on Court
22:27 The Art of the Slice: Early Development
25:03 Balancing Professional Tennis with Medical School
29:06 Eye Training & Focus Techniques
31:56 Quick Questions: Phone Apps, Hobbies, & Best Advice
36:38 Personality Traits & Positive Outlook
40:23 Henley’s Headlines: Linze & Monte Carlo Results
43:18 Sinner vs. Alcaraz: Rivalry & Respect
51:10 Kim-formation: The Rise of Valentin Vacherot
54:03 Support Systems & The Power of Inner Belief
56:15 Guest Question: Zizou Bergs on Humility vs. Success
1:00:57 Learning to Say No & Avoiding Distractions
1:03:01 Mindset in a Grand Slam Final
1:06:12 Closing thoughts
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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.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Ads
0:28 Welcome to Served
0:55 Breaking News: Jack Draper’s Injury in Barcelona
5:14 Dealing with Point Defending While Injured
5:53 2026 Monte Carlo Recap
7:16 Medvedev gets bageled & Racket Smash
13:38 Vacherot makes Monte Carlo Semi-Final
22:51 Sinner & Alcaraz: Dominating Every Surface
25:10 The Massive Ranking Point Gap
28:45 Zverev Mid-Match: "I Don’t Know How to Play Him"
30:31 Roddick on Matchup Nightmares (Federer vs. Nadal)
37:43 Explaining the 52-Week Ranking System
47:12 Why Tennis Players Make Great Golfers
48:23 Mirra Andreeva’s "Thank Myself" Tradition
49:36 BJK Cup: Belgium Upsets Team USA
50:34 Netflix Announcement: Chris Evert & Martina Navratilova
53:46 Wrap Up & Q&Andy Preview
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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
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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.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy with guest Jason Stacy
0:42 Managing a world #1 after a big win in Miami
2:02 Lesson learned: Energy management for the European clay season
5:00 What exactly does a Performance Coach do?
7:16 Managing the big personality and emotions of Aryna Sabalenka
9:55 The "Loyalty Loop": Self-loyalty as a precursor to self-belief
12:23 Pre-ordering Jason’s new book: "The Pressure Code"
13:15 Training process: Functional fitness and breathing
15:47 Communication dynamics within a world-class team
18:05 When is an athlete ready to receive coaching information?
21:10 Sabalenka’s daily routine on and off the court 24:10 How to stay motivated and get things done when you're tired
27:17 Random Question from Sabalenka herself
29:10 The "cutting room floor": Tattoos, bets, and coaching signals
31:14 The origin story of "The Pressure Code"
32:29 Energy, Emotions, and Environment: The Operating System of life
35:08 Final thoughts
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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.
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⏰ 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?"
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Andy Roddick sits down with incoming USTA CEO Craig Tiley and President Brian Vahaly at the 2026 USTA Annual Meeting.
Tiley opens up about leaving Tennis Australia after 20 years to take "big swings" at American tennis, the college tennis crisis and NIL's impact on scholarships, and his plan to get 35 million Americans playing by 2035. Plus, Andy tells a great Michael Chang story that nobody saw coming.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:29 Welcome to Served
2:56 Racket Rundown: Jess Pegula Defends Charleston Title
4:26 Racket Rundown: 19-Year-Old Rafael Jodar Wins in Morocco
6:28 Racket Rundown: Tommy Paul’s Grit in Houston
7:47 Poll Results: The Next American Disruptor on Clay
9:03 Coaching Drama: Francisco Roig & Player-Coach Relationships
12:12 Andy Roddick interview Craig Tiley & Brian Vahaly
14:41 Why Craig Tiley Chose the USTA
18:50 Brian Vahaly on the Global CEO Search
23:06 Solving the Tennis Calendar & Off-Season Crisis
24:28 Is College Tennis in Crisis? NIL and Scholarships
27:54 The "35 by 35" Growth Strategy
31:32 Scaling Innovation from Australia to the USA
33:15 Q&A: Fostering a Love for Tennis in Kids
36:14 Q&A: Controlling the Controllable on Court
38:46 Q&A: Prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
41:08 Q&A: What is Craig Tiley excited about?
43:05 Q&A: Expanding Women in Leadership
45:11 Q&A: A New Path to US Open Wild Cards?
48:48 Q&A: Incentivizing Coaches to Grow the Game
50:30 Q&A: The Future of Innovation at the US Open
53:00 Andy’s Iconic Match vs. Michael Chang
55:24 Craig Asks Andy: The Power of Hitting Against the Wall
58:13 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up
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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
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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.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy
1:01 Why are not all surfaces made the same?
2:41 The differences between regional clay surfaces
4:13 Does the rarity of clay courts hurt American players?
6:09 What aspects of Ben Shelton’s game translate to clay and grass?
7:22 Should Taylor Fritz skip clay to maintain health?
8:36 If Carlos, Jannik, and Novak are out of the picture, who is winning RG?
9:31 Who are the modern "Clay Court Specialists"?
10:44 Mental and physical preparation for the clay season
11:44 How to construct points differently on clay
12:55 Which ATP player would Andy least want to fight?
15:40 Closing thoughts
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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.
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⏰ 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
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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/ 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://x.com/Served_Podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00Introduction 1:43 Welcome to Served: Miami Recap Edition 1:54 Sinner and Sabalenka Dominance 8:03 The Sinner-Alcaraz Rivalry vs. The Rest of the Field 13:41 Is Aryna Sabalenka the Clear Cut Number One? 22:41 Coco Gauff Making the Final 25:28 Analyzing Arthur Fils’ Forehand 26:21 American Update: Seb Korda, Ben Shelton, and Taylor Fritz 27:48 Coaching Carousel: Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova 30:47 The Unique Intensity of Player-Coach Relationships 41:40 Andy’s Brazil Travel 43:06 Why Dunlop Balls are "Unusable" 45:48 Hanging with Diego Schwartzman and Del Potro in Brazil 47:20 Breaking News: WTA Finals Moving to Charlotte, NC? 50:35 Miami Open Fan Poll: Top 5 Photography Winners 52:35 Next Week: Sitting Down with USTA CEO Craig Tiley 53:57 Coming Soon: Sabalenka’s Performance Coach Jason Stacey 54:43 Closing Remarks
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