Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down Day 5 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament.

In this recap, they discuss Stan Wawrinka’s 5-set thriller, Novak Djokovic’s ability to get through slams, and notable moments from players like Jannik Sinner, Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Belinda Bencic, Casper Ruud, Ethan Quinn, Marin Cilic, & more.

This episode focuses on match context, player mindset, and how early-round results are setting up the days ahead at Melbourne Park.

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Which matchups are you most excited for on Day 6?

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Full Day 4 recap including Emma Raducanu, Iva Jovic, Frances Tiafoe, Cam Norrie, & more. Andy Roddick and Producer Mike discuss Raducanu’s mindset and how playing more matches might be beneficial for her career. Full Day 4 recap including Emma Raducanu, Iva Jovic, Frances Tiafoe, Cam Norrie, & more. Andy Roddick and Producer Mike discuss Raducanu’s mindset and how playing more matches might be beneficial for her career. They talk about Daniil Medvedev being asked about his podcasting future and how Andrey Rublev and Iva Jovic on-court interviews couldn’t be more different. and how Andrey Rublev and Iva Jovic on-court interviews couldn’t be more different.

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Full Day 3 reaction including Naomi Osaka, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and the rise of NCAA Tennis in Slams. Andy Roddick and Producer Mike discuss why the "four lost years" of college are now the ultimate training ground. From SMU's world-class facilities to the 34 collegiate players in the 2026 draw, the data proves the old federation model is dying.

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Served with Andy Roddick is your home for all the ATP and WTA Tours Tennis Breaking News, Draw Previews, Match Recaps, Player Interviews, Match Previews and more. We cover the largest tournaments throughout the season including the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open, Shanghai and talk about the best players including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Emma Raducanu, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Roger Federer, Jack Draper.

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Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down the "absurd" reality of Djokovic’s dominance as he joins an elite club of only six players to ever win 100 matches at a single Slam. We also dive into the Day 2 carnage, including Felix Auger-Aliassime’s bizarre retirement against Nuno Borges, Emma Navarro falling to Linette, and the fan-love that Alexandra Eala received on-site.

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What was your favorite match from Day 2?

What are the popcorn matches in Day 3?

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The 2026 Australian Open is here! Andy Roddick kicks off the first Quick Served with a Day 1 recap and a Day 2 preview. Dominating performances from Zverev, Sabalenka, and a rejuvenated Maria Sakkari. We break down the biggest upsets of the tournament so far, including Zheng’s massive five-set victory over Korda.The team also discusses Venus Williams’ competitive return and the unfortunate injury to Kostyuk.. Looking ahead, we preview must-watch upcoming matches like Rublev vs. Arnaldi and the American showdown between Learner Tien and Marcos Giron. Finally, we tackle the extreme Australian heat and the growing concerns over player and ball kid safety during these high-intensity sessions. COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite match from Day 1? What are the popcorn matches in Day 2? 📩 Get more AO Updates in the Served Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.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://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast

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Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim take part in one of our favorite Grand Slam traditions — the Draw Special, now for the 2026 Australian Open! Andy and Jon break down the entire men's and women's draw ahead of the start of the AO, analyzing key matchups, potential upsets, and who they think will lift the trophy on the last Grand Slam of the year!

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Who do you have winning it all in Melbourne?

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

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0:28 Welcome to Served

1:40 Roddick reacts to the $1M One-Point Slam

7:30 The Rules of the Bracket Challenge

13:30 Picking the Women’s Draw

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Andy Roddick dives into what junior tennis was like in the 90s, why footwork is the one non-negotiable skill for future champions, and how to spot Grand Slam-level talent before the results show up. He also breaks down the Mboko vs Andreeva 2025 season debate, shares stories of insane tennis parents, ranks tournaments by smell, and uncovers the legendary (and brutally reviewed) Andy Roddick cologne.

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0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy 

0:46 Memories of the junior tour 

5:24 Crazy parents and tennis in Florida in the 90s

6:57 Andy’s funniest junior travel story 

8:03 Non-negotiables for a future Grand Slam champion 

11:26 Mirra Andreeva vs. Victoria Mboko

13:33 Toughest challenges on tour 

18:18 The smell of the Majors: Courts and locker rooms 

21:11 Andy’s Cologne 

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On this episode of Love All, Kim Clijsters joins Blair Henley from Melbourne to break down what’s really happening at the Australian Open, from the energy on the grounds to the viral $1 million One Point Slam.

Kim gives her expert take on Coco Gauff’s evolution against Iga Swiatek, Daniil Medvedev’s reset after a coaching change, and Alexander Bublik’s breakthrough. They also cover Aryna Sabalenka’s title run, Elina Svitolina’s win in Auckland, and the biggest storylines heading into the main draw. 

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Love All0:47 Melbourne weather & the "Happy Slam" vibe4:48 The One Point Slam: Rules, community, and the $1M15:33 Henley’s Headlines: United Cup15:47 Coco Gauff vs Iga Świątek: why the tide has turned20:20 Belinda Bencic’s great week: Is peaking before a Slam dangerous?24:00 Svitolina’s Auckland title26:46 Medvedev wins Brisbane: 22 titles in 22 cities32:45 Bublik wins Hong Kong, Musetti’s finals struggles & mental pressure35:10 Memory Lane: Kim’s first Australian Open at 1639:26 2004 AO final vs Justine Henin & learning from losses41:55 2011 AO title, comeback as a mom & becoming World No. 143:55 Guest Question: What motivated Kim more: fear of failing or joy of success?45:53 Rec Room: Blair’s makeup secret47:22 Kim’s rec: The Australian Open app49:00 Closing thoughts & wrap-up

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Holger Rune joins Andy Roddick to give the update on his Achilles injury rehab, reaching World No. 4, and the mental grind of being on the ATP Tour. Rune pulls back the curtain on what it's like playing Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic, and more of the top players on the tour today.

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0:00 Welcome to Served

1:00 2026 AO lead up: United Cup & Brisbane results

3:15 Daniil Medvedev’s "Confuse and Conquer" statistics

8:14 Holger Rune joins: Achilles injury & rehab update

11:50 Mental goals and the "ahead of schedule" recovery

23:55 The pressure and confusion of being World No. 4

28:50 Learning to win the "Dirty Grind" matches

34:50 Scouting Report: Casper Ruud & Ben Shelton

39:10 Scouting Report: Taylor Fritz & Alexander Bublik

42:15 Scouting Report: Alex de Minaur & Lorenzo Musetti

46:50 Comparing the Giants: Zverev vs. Medvedev

52:30 Scouting Report: Carlos Alcaraz

57:10 Scouting Report: Jannik Sinner

1:02:00 Scouting Report: Novak Djokovic

1:09:00 Andy’s reflections on the new generation’s honesty

1:11:30 Tsonga vs. Mouratoglou Twitter beef

1:18:40 Closing thoughts

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Andy Roddick joins Producer Mike to answer fan questions in the first-ever Q&Andy segment. This week, Andy dives deep into the mechanics of momentum: Can Elena Rybakina carry her late-season form into a Grand Slam title? Andy also explains why pros skip sunglasses on court and why he’d rather fall off a treadmill than repeat Frances Tiafoe's viral cricket pitch. Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at [email protected] 📱 Stay up to date with Q&Andy! Follow us on our socials: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast https://x.com/served_podcast ⏰TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy

1:17 Will Rybakina’s momentum carry into 2026?

3:36 Why don’t pro tennis players wear sunglasses?

6:32 Could Andy beat a 12-year-old junior?

8:50 Tiafoe’s cricket pitch

11:16 Andy’s music suggestions

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Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they kick off the 2026 tennis season with an exclusive interview with the legendary Ons Jabeur.

In this episode, Ons Jabeur opens up about her pregnancy, her experiences with the PIF maternity program, and her official timeline for a comeback in late 2026. Plus, Kim Clijsters provides a personal update on her Achilles recovery and shares her "tennis eye" analysis on the current state of the tour.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Love All

3:34 Kim’s Health Update: Recovering from a ruptured Achilles

4:47 Bonding with Holger Rune over injury rehab

5:45 “Henley’s Headlines”

6:19 Battle of the Sexes

9:54 Venus Williams’ AO Wildcard

12:25 Maria Sakkari’s Strong Start

14:13 Bouzas Maneiro beats Coco Gauff

17:49 Hubi Hurkacz beats Alexander Zverev

20:04 Ons Jabeur Joins the Show

21:18 Jabeur Pregnancy Update

23:56 Ons’ goal to return to the tour by late 2026/early 2027

28:02 Grand Slam pressure vs. starting a family

31:09 Why Ons stays late to sign every autograph

35:45 PIF Maternity Program

38:09 Protected Rankings for a return to the Grand Slams

39:49 Scouting Aryna Sabalenka

42:21 Scouting Iga Świątek

44:00 Scouting Coco Gauff

46:45 How Ons changed her grip as a junior

48:16 Scouting Mirra Andreeva

49:37 Why Ons doesn’t like watching tennis as a fan

51:23 Sakkari’s fitness and backhand improvements

53:16 Reliving the Semifinal

54:04 Favorite meal

55:19 Alternate Career

56:18 The Best Advice

58:25 Ons’ obsession with Harley Davidsons

1:01:19 Favorite Follows Segment

1:03:41 Closing thoughts

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