5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more.

Novak Djokovic is heading back to Cincinnati for the first time since his legendary 2023 final against Carlos Alcaraz — and Alcaraz himself is teasing a return from injury ahead of the US Open. Meanwhile, a scary heat collapse in Memphis and a new generation of Hewitt taking over DC kept the week packed.

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

1. Alexandrova Collapses during Memphis Heat Wave
2. Cruz Hewitt wins his first ATP Tour match in DC
3. Alex Eala knocks out defending champion Leylah Fernandez
4. Draper gets Wild Card to Montreal
5. Djokovic will play first Cincinnati Open since 2023

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Andy Roddick sits down with Leylah Fernandez ahead of the Canadian Open to discuss Serena Williams' return, the possibility of playing doubles with Venus again, and the pressure of competing in front of a home crowd. Leylah also looks back on her 2021 US Open run, explains how the New York crowd fueled her breakthrough, and shares the players she modeled her game after.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Leylah Fernandez joins Q&Andy

1:33 Playing in Canada: excitement vs. pressure

2:21 Behind the scenes at the ESPYs

4:10 Steph Curry & fan interactions

6:40 Are there fewer left-handed players on tour?

6:50 What was Leylah's favorite memory from her 2021 US Open run?

7:57 Using the New York crowd as fuel

8:43 Studying Kerber, Henin & Nadal

11:13 Serena, Venus & the ultimate doubles dilemma

11:52 Toronto vs. Montreal & favorite hometown spots

14:10 The legendary 100-layer lasagna debate

15:04 Final 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 skip Montreal, the star-studded US Open mixed doubles field, and the biggest stories kicking off the North American hard-court swing. Kim also shares her thoughts on peaking for the US Open, the ATP's latest ball-change experiment, and the sport's rising young stars.

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Kim’s Rec:

Spa Water

Blair’s Rec:

Shark Chill Pill

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00 Intro + Kim's Belgium Farmhouse 

01:16 Kim's Dad's US Open Note 

03:01 First-Time Champions 

06:40 DC Open Begins + Tiafoe's Home Pressure 

09:35 US Open Mixed Doubles Teams Revealed 

15:28 Mixed Doubles Format & Doubles Promotion Debate 

19:04 The Next Generation Has Arrived 

23:28 ATP Testing Earlier Ball Changes 

28:26 Burning Questions: Sinner Skips Toronto 

38:26 Open vs. Closed Stance 

42:24 Kim’s Off-Court Hobbies 

45:39 Rec Room 

48:51 Outro

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Andy Roddick sits down with 2026 Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva just weeks after her breakthrough Grand Slam victory. Having won the 2026 French Open earlier this year and preparing for the North American hard-court swing, Mirra reflects on the emotions of becoming a major champion, working with Conchita Martínez, and the viral "Thank Me" speeches. Plus: Andy and Producer Mike break down the top players withdrawing from the Canadian Open, the Venus Williams doubles shuffle in DC, and a first look at the star-studded US Open mixed doubles field — Sabalenka/Djokovic, Rybakina/Fritz, Andreeva/Rublev and more. COMMENT BELOW: What’s your favorite Mirra Andreeva moment? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter! 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/ 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 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Ads 00:24 Welcome to Served 01:16 Sinner & Djokovic Withdraw from the Canadian Open 09:29 Alex Eala pulls from Venus Williams' Doubles Pairing in DC 10:42 US Open Mixed Doubles Field Announced 17:38 Mirra Andreeva Joins the Show 19:26 Her Roland Garros Memories: "So Many Emotions" 20:21 Becoming the Favorite as the Top Seeds Fell at RG 23:03 The Story Behind "I Want to Thank Me" 28:00 Dealing with On-Court Frustration 29:20 Coaching with Conchita Martínez 36:27 Andy's serve EXPOSED 38:04 Life with a Sister on Tour 47:37 A Refreshingly Grounded 19-Year-Old 49:31 Closing Thoughts

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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, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Roland Garros Becomes the First Grand Slam to Offer Players a Revenue Share 2. Novak Djokovic Hints at Retirement at Fanatics Fest in New York 3. WTA Announces Mandatory Gene-Testing Policy for All Tour Players 4. Cincinnati Open Drops a Stacked Entry List Featuring Every Top 10 Player 5. The DC Open Kicks Off the American Hardcourt Swing To hear Mike's full conversation with Jon Wertheim — including talk of a potential US Open mixed doubles boycott — click here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 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 #NovakDjokovic #CincinnatiOpen #RolandGarros #WTA #ATP #ServedPodcast #5Setter #TennisPodcast #WeeklyRecap #GrandSlam #

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The Dink streams globally on Apple TV on Friday, July 24, 2026

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Andy Roddick sits down with actor Jake Johnson ahead of the release of The Dink, the Apple TV pickleball comedy that also marks Roddick's film debut, and the two swap stories about Ed Harris's on set intensity, Brad Gilbert's coaching cameo and emoji habit, and the eternal tennis versus pickleball debate.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Welcome to Q&Andy with Jake Johnson

1:21 – Casting Andy in The Dink

2:44 – Jake's method prep: training with pro pickleball players

3:04 – The tennis world's obsession with legs

4:56 – Brad Gilbert's "sturdy" legs verdict

5:16 – Andy's injury and most embarrassing moment on set

6:40 – What The Dink is actually about

8:12 – Is Ed Harris terrifying in real life?

9:56 – Jake's Andy Roddick impression

11:09 – Aaron Chen is a comedic genius

13:43 – Tennis vs. pickleball?

15:41 – Brad Gilbert's insane emoji texting habit

16:37 – Which New Girl character would win a Grand Slam first?

17:14 – Random Question of the Day: Chicago travel recs

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Join 4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down the WTA's new eligibility policy, Stefanos Tsitsipas' resurgence, Paula Badosa's comeback, and Novak Djokovic's latest off-court moves. Plus, Kim shares what the US Open swing is really like, her toughest training secrets, and the best tennis advice she ever received.

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Blair’s Rec:

Lucite Bird Feeder

⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All

3:19 Kim's Comeback: First run since her Achilles rupture

5:31 Tomorrowland

8:30 Henley's Headlines

12:11 Tsitsipas' New Coach 

14:19 Summer Break Roundup: Alcaraz's wrist and life off tour

18:24 Djokovic Goes Viral at Fanatics Fest

22:02 Wedding Season: Kasatkina, Paul, & More

25:12 What Kim Would Ask Novak About Biohacking

26:50 WTA's New Genetic Testing Policy

30:14 Kimformation

33:55 Kim's Sauna Secret for Beating the Heat

36:35 Kim's Best Tennis Advice

39:29 Blair's Dad on Why Wrist Instruction Ruins Rec Players

45:55 Rec Room: Lucite Bird Feeders

50:35 Closing Thoughts

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Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim talk to Mary Carillo ahead of her well-deserved International Tennis Hall of Fame induction in Newport (alongside one Roger Federer), Mary opens up on 45 years in sports media, 17 Olympics, six Emmys, and the unlikely night at Madison Square Garden that launched it all. In this episode: - The Racket Rundown: Rublev, Tsitsipas, Krejčíková, & Merida Titles - The ATP's plan to unify tennis balls by 2029 - Alcaraz's wrist brace at the 2026 World Cup - Mary Carillo on getting into broadcasting - Her legendary storytelling craft and personalizing athletes for the audience - The day lightning struck the broadcast booth while she was inside

Mary's Badminton rant: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/mary-carillo-s-badminton-rant-remains-the-best-sports-commentary-of-all-time-747874883720 COMMENT BELOW: What is your favorite Mary Carillo moment!? 📩 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/ 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 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Ads 0:34 Welcome to Served 3:46 Racket Rundown: Rublev, Tsitsipas, Merida & Krejcikova 4:57 Alcaraz's World Cup Wrist Brace 12:12 ATP's Plan to Unify Tennis Balls by 2029 20:51 Mary Carillo joins Served 21:26 Andy's Press Room Scouting Report 23:43 Getting the Hall of Fame Call 27:50 Roger Entering the Hall of Fame 31:23 The Gender Silos Still in Tennis Broadcasting 35:29 How Carillo became a broadcaster 41:52 Double Luge & the Legendary Badminton Rant 51:30 The Advice Mary Gave Andy in the Booth 55:00 Explaining Why Tennis Is So Hard 57:23 Facing the Hall of Fame Speech Nerves 1:02:11 Real Sports, Barkley & Loving Documentaries 1:06:33 The Throbbing Athletic Heart 1:08:09 Lightning Strikes the Broadcast Booth 1:19:55 Fed-Mania & Mary's Moment in Newport 1:22:05 Old-School Journalism in a Clickbait Era 1:23:37 Coming Thursday: Jake Johnson & "The Dink"

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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. Wimbledon 2026 is in the books — Jannik Sinner claimed his fifth Grand Slam title, Serena Williams drew the biggest Wimbledon audience in ESPN history, and the women's final set an all-time record. Plus, Carlos Alcaraz has been cleared to return, and the tennis world cleaned up at the altar. Check out Andy's Wilson Defyer Review: https://youtu.be/nMXWrYafeAI In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Wimbledon 2026 viewership records

2. 2026 Cincinnati Open entry list

3. Novak Djokovic "The Wolf in Winter" documentary trailer drops on Prime Video

4. Tennis wedding roundup

5. Anna Leigh Waters' MLP women's doubles win streak snapped at 25-0 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. 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 #CarlosAlcaraz #NovakDjokovic #Wimbledon2026 #ATP #WTA #ServedPodcast #5Setter #TennisPodcast #WeeklyRecap #PickleballHighlights

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Andy Roddick answers some of the biggest tennis questions coming out of Wimbledon, from why serve-and-volley has nearly disappeared to whether modern players are simply getting too big, fast, and athletic for the old-school game. He also breaks down Coco Gauff's unique tactical brilliance, explains why players take more risks on grass, shares behind-the-scenes stories about playing on Centre Court, and reflects on the mindset that fueled his career.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:06 Welcome to Q&Andy

1:04 Grass wear and the death of serve-and-volley

3:35 Practicing on Centre Court before Finals

5:17 Does height still matter?

8:53 Why players double fault more on grass

9:14 The risk/reward math behind bigger serves

10:47 How the women navigate grass-court risk

11:32 Why opponents unravel against Coco Gauff

13:42 Random Question of the Day

19:00 Preview of next week's episode

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Join 4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they recap Wimbledon, celebrate champions Jannik Sinner and Linda Nosková, and explore why Czech tennis continues to produce Grand Slam winners. Kim also shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Wimbledon Champions' Ball, returning to the All England Club, and experiencing the tournament from a new perspective after retirement.

They also break down the WTA Finals move to Indian Wells, the ATP's proposed doubles overhaul, Roger Federer's upcoming Hall of Fame induction, Tatjana Maria's grass-court success, and Kim's tactical analysis of Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Świątek. Plus, hear why Kim believes Czech coaching remains one of the biggest keys to sustained success in tennis.

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Blair’s Rec:

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00 Welcome Back to Love All

01:50 Kim Reflects on Returning to Wimbledon

04:36 Blair's Hall of Fame Open Recap & Tatjana Maria's Grass Success

08:19 Roger Federer's Hall of Fame Induction Preview

09:44 What the Wimbledon Champions' Ball Is Really Like

13:10 Henley’s Headlines: WTA Finals Move to Indian Wells

16:25 ATP's Doubles Overhaul Sparks Debate

25:06 Sabalenka & Świątek's Recent Struggles

34:37 Kimformation: Why Czech Tennis Produces So Many Champions

43:33 Kim Breaks Down Coco Gauff's Missed Match Point

49:36 Rec Room

52:47 Closing Thoughts

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