Jannik Sinner turns up on a Six Kings Slam poster, Djokovic takes a Basel wildcard to chase Turin, and the WTA Finals field is set after Swiatek ends her season and Kostyuk retires in Ningbo.

In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports:

1. Sinner comeback watch — the Six Kings Slam poster, the knee timeline, and Ferrero on the coaching link.

2. Race to Turin — Djokovic's Basel wildcard, three clinched, and who's still on court.

3. WTA Finals field set — Swiatek shuts down 2026, Kostyuk retires, Muchova takes the last spot, the alternate race.

4. Svitolina and Monfils — the update, plus Jon Wertheim's tribute to Gaël.

5. The long farewell — Goffin's comeback in Brussels, Cirstea's last season, Wawrinka saves five match points, and One Last Backhand in Geneva.

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Andy Roddick tackles some of tennis' biggest questions, from whether the US Open has become too expensive for everyday fans to the greatest rivalries that never reached their full potential. He reveals his unconventional racket-smashing techniques, explains how players can build confidence and improve their decision-making, and reflects on the unforgettable Monica Seles–Steffi Graf rivalry. Plus, Andy shares behind-the-scenes stories from Saturday Night Live and Lip Sync Battle!

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy 

0:33 What’s the most underrated rivalry in tennis history? 

3:18 Andy’s favorite racket smash story 

5:21 How has the US Open changed over the years? 

10:16 How do athletes build confidence and belief? 

12:35 Andy’s advice on training decision-making 

16:56 SNL vs. Lip Sync Battle: Which was harder? 

18:31 Why Lip Sync Battle made Andy so uncomfortable 

19:31 Andy’s Lip Sync Battle against Brooke and Serena Williams

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Join 4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down new champions Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Maja Chwalińska in Shanghai and Wuhan, Iga Świątek's decision to end her season, and Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils' split. Plus, Novak Djokovic chases Roger Federer's record, Serena Williams' Hall of Fame absence raises comeback questions, and Kim reveals her new role as World TeamTennis captain alongside stars Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz and Jessica Pegula.

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00:00 Welcome to Love All 

03:52 Davidovich Fokina Wins Shanghai 

09:22 Can Rafa Jodar Back It Up? 

13:32 Maja Chwalińska Wins Wuhan 

17:35 Sonay Kartal's Injury Comeback 

20:29 Iga Świątek Ends Her Season 

23:31 Race to the WTA Finals 

25:31 Svitolina & Monfils Split 

31:26 Djokovic Chases Federer's Record 

33:51 Serena Williams' Hall of Fame Absence 

38:33 World TeamTennis Returns 

39:21 Kim Clijsters' New Coaching Role 

45:51 Rec Room

Kim’s Rec:

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Fan @KirstenBee29 Rec:

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New Defyer Rackets

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Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down Novak Djokovic's surprising late-season schedule, questions whether Iga Swiatek should shut down her season, and reacts to João Fonseca's decision to focus on 2027. Plus, they discuss the ATP's proposed $350 million player compensation plan, the future of doubles, the WTA's financial challenges, and why Serena Williams' potential comeback could delay her Tennis Hall of Fame induction.
COMMENT BELOW: Does Djokovic have another Grand Slam title in him?
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An update on the ATP Finals in Turin between Djokovic, Jodar, and de Minaur. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek’s Wuhan run keeps the final WTA Finals spot alive.

In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports:

1. Race to Turin update — The battle between Jodar, Djokovic and de Minaur for the final ATP Finals slot
2. WTA Finals race — Shnaider stuns Muchova in Wuhan as Swiatek gets her 150th win at the 1000 level
3. C-suite shakeup — Gaudenzi’s $50M ATP bonus pool, the WTA’s 2027 calendar and equal prize money, and the antitrust case heading to discovery
4. Six Kings Slam postponed to December as more exhibitions to come
5. Gael Monfils is on the ITIA retired player list

If you follow pro tennis, play padel or pickleball, or just want to stay in the loop with the fastest-growing sports on the planet, this is your weekly fix. Subscribe for weekly episodes covering major stories, sharp insights, and fun surprises in the world of racket sports.

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Andy Roddick sits down with WTA Chair Valerie Camillo for an inside look at the future of women's tennis. With the WTA Finals officially heading to Charlotte in 2027, Camillo reveals her ambitious plans to build the "Super Bowl of women's sports," shares news of a major sponsorship deal, and addresses the WTA's financial challenges. Alongside Jon Wertheim, Andy dives into equal prize money, player safety amid social media abuse, sports betting, and what it will take to grow women's tennis into its next era.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Served: WTA Chair Valerie Camillo Joins Andy Roddick

0:30 WTA Finals Move to Charlotte

2:25 Building the “Super Bowl of Women’s Sports”

3:11 Why the WTA Chose Charlotte

6:29 The Future of Women’s Tennis

8:02 WTA’s Financial Challenges & Future

10:22 Valerie Camillo’s Background in Professional Sports

13:18 Growing Revenue & Major Sponsorship News

18:56 WTA’s Growth, Sponsorships & Equal Prize Money

23:21 Addressing the WTA’s Financial Deficits

25:29 The Fight for Equal Prize Money

27:13 How Decisions Are Made at the WTA

31:11 New Revenue Opportunities for Women’s Tennis

34:33 WTA’s Media Rights & Broadcast Future

36:02 The Business of Being a Professional Tennis Player

40:34 Social Media’s Impact on Tennis

41:18 Protecting Players from Online Abuse

45:04 Sports Betting, Prediction Markets & Player Safety

47:28 What Will the “Super Bowl of Women’s Sports” Look Like?

50:03 The Next Generation of Women’s Tennis

52:13 Final Thoughts with Valerie Camillo

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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 will be covering the 2026 Australian Open, to talk about the results of 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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Kim Clijsters and Blair Henley are answering YOUR questions in an unfiltered Love All Q&A! From wild locker room stories and Carlos Alcaraz's mustache to controversial Grand Slam debates, the duo dives into player friendships, women's health in tennis, doubles strategy, and more!

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Love All 

2:25 Zheng Qinwen, Alcaraz’s Mustache & Racket-Smashing Drama 

8:14 Kim’s Wildest Tennis Bets 

9:59 Fan Q&A: Friendships & Rivalries on Tour 

15:03 What REALLY Happens in the Locker Room After a Loss? 

19:48 Kim’s Unpopular Tennis Opinion 

20:26 Should Grand Slams Change Their Format? 

22:47 Doubles Strategy: Pro vs. Recreational Tennis 

28:45 Which Players Are Different Behind the Scenes? 

32:58 How Do Pro Athletes Manage Their Periods? 

37:04 Kim & Blair’s Dream Podcast Guests 

43:09 Rec Roomo 

45:35 Closing Thoughts

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Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down a LOADED week in tennis — Coco Gauff’s online racial abuse that drew a response from the UN, Jannik Sinner shutting down his 2026 season, the Zverev–Ben Shelton “practice court” drama in Shanghai, Carlos Alcaraz’s mustache (and his stunning upset loss to Zizou Bergs), Zheng Qinwen’s incredible comeback and Beijing title, and Taylor Fritz’s one-man war on tennis balls. COMMENT BELOW:

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0:00 Welcome to Served

0:16 Zheng Qinwen wins Beijing 7:47 Andreeva's 2026 season 10:35 Sinner shuts down his season 14:40 Can Sinner & Alcaraz's bodies hold up long-term? 17:10 Zverev locks up year-end No. 1 18:59 Zverev vs. Shelton practice court drama 25:15 How practice courts actually work 27:46 Taylor Fritz vs. the tennis balls 33:07 Fritz's ball-in-pocket problem 34:29 Post-US Open meltdowns: Bublik & Tiafoe smash rackets 37:16 Atmane's racket throw & where to draw the line 41:43 Alcaraz's mustache & the Zizou Bergs upset 46:32 Coco Gauff faces online racial abuse 49:12 Should players stay on social media? 55:43 Six Kings Slam & safety concerns in Riyadh 58:06 Race to Turin & the WTA Finals 1:00:22 This Thursday: WTA's Valerie Camillo in studio --- --- --- --- 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 will be covering the 2026 Australian Open, to talk about the results of 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. --- --- --- — #Served #AndyRoddick #DaniilMedvedev #NovakDjokovic #JannikSinner #JonWertheim #DeanGoldfine #ATP #ATPTour #Tennis #TennisPodcast #ChallengerTour #ATPChallenger #BeijingOpen #ATPFinals #RoadToTurin #Djokovic #Medvedev #Sinner #USTA Thanks to our sponsors: Airbnb Cadillac

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Jannik Sinner is done for 2026, Alexander Zverev could be World No. 1 by Vienna, Daniil Medvedev was defaulted in Beijing for hitting a fan, Coco Gauff withdrew from Wuhan after racist abuse, and Novak Djokovic won his 102nd title at 39. Plus the WTA Finals race and the Race to Turin. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Jannik Sinner ends his 2026 season with a knee injury, opening the No. 1 door for Alexander Zverev 2. Coco Gauff targeted with online abuse after the China Open LED board replay — the same call Zverev got 3. The Wuhan 1000 field collapses as Elena Rybakina withdraws and Aryna Sabalenka eyes No. 1 4. Daniil Medvedev defaulted in Beijing, forfeiting $219,000 and 200 ranking points 5. Novak Djokovic goes 34-0 in Beijing for career title 102 as Carlos Alcaraz defends Tokyo COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker’s Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱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 #TennisNews #RacketSports #JannikSinner #CocoGauff #NovakDjokovic #DaniilMedvedev #ChinaOpen #ATP #WTA #ServedPodcast #5Setter #TennisPodcast #WeeklyRecap

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Andy Roddick weighs in on Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev’s controversial hindrance call in Beijing and Andy’s former coach Dean Goldfine answers whether he’d rather coach an incredibly talented player who isn’t reaching their potential or a less naturally gifted player who fights for every win. Plus, Andy reflects on Ben Shelton’s US Open runner-up speech and his own 2009 Wimbledon heartbreak, builds his dream Dingles matchup, and explains why playing on clay made him a “hippo on ice.”

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0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy

0:35 Should losing finalists have to give a speech?

4:57 Andy reflects on his 2009 Wimbledon final loss

5:57 Is it better to coach talent or grit?

9:02 Djokovic vs. Zverev hindrance debate

10:51 Why did the hindrance rule change?

14:22 Who would Andy invite to a Dingles event?

17:55 What would Andy call himself on clay?

18:11 Why Andy struggled with movement on clay

19:57 Closing thoughts

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Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down Jannik Sinner’s decision to end his 2026 season and what Alexander Zverev’s rise toward World No. 1 says about consistency at the top of the game. Plus, they react to Novak Djokovic’s historic run in Beijing, Daniil Medvedev’s controversial default, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina’s surprise early exits, Carlos Alcaraz’s winning return in Tokyo, and the pressure building as the race to the WTA Finals comes down to the wire.

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Blair’s Recs:

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Love All 

3:29 Blair’s backhand change & Kim’s biggest technical adjustments

7:55 Jannik Sinner shuts down his 2026 season

11:07 Alexander Zverev closes in on year-end World No. 1

14:08 Novak Djokovic wins Beijing & improves to 34–0

19:02 Daniil Medvedev defaulted against Djokovic

25:31 Sabalenka & Rybakina’s late-season struggles

29:18 Chinese tennis fans, gifts & Kim’s memories in Asia

31:57 Carlos Alcaraz wins Tokyo in his return

32:50 WTA Finals race & the pressure to qualify

37:10 Rec Room

42:34 Closing thoughts 

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