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Served with Andy Roddick

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A tennis podcast with a fresh spin hosted by former World No. 1 Andy Roddick with Jon Wertheim and more!

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  • March 5 · 16 min

    Andy Roddick’s Guide to Tennis Paradise, Fritz Twitch Rant & More | Q&Andy

    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. 📩 To watch Andy’s celebrity story, sign up for our Substack! It will be in tomorrow’s 5 Setter newsletter https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 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 0:51 The atmosphere of "Tennis Paradise" at Indian Wells 2:07 Andy’s favorite Indian Wells restaurants & Pop-A-Shot record 3:33 Andy’s favorite (and least favorite) Indian Wells memories 5:20 Playing against the wind: Desert court conditions & racket tension 7:38 Taylor Fritz's Twitch rant on ball quality 10:48 Why tennis balls can’t be changed every serve 12:01 Should Indian Wells be a "Fifth Slam"? 12:36 What celebrity were you most excited to see in the crowd? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • March 4 · 1 hr 18 min

    Martina Hingis on World No. 1 Pressure, Peyton Stearns’ Title & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    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

  • March 3 · 59 min

    Alex Michelsen Joins The Show, ATP Stars Stranded in Dubai, & More

    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 📩 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: 0:00 Introduction 1:33 Welcome to Served 2:12 Racket Rundown: Peyton Stearns and Winning at Home 4:44 Taylor Townsend’s Post-Match Fire 7:58 Flavio Cobolli Cracks the Top 15 10:16 Daniil Medvedev’s Historic 23rd Title 16:16 Crisis in Dubai: Players Stranded Amid Geopolitical Conflict 18:32 The "Escape Plan" for Medvedev and Rublev 19:03 ATP Statement and the Logistics of Player Safety 27:34 Alex Michelsen joins the show 29:40 The Hard Path to the Pro Tour 32:09 Deciding Between College and Turning Pro 35:20 The Difference Between Juniors, Challengers, and the ATP Tour 38:58 The Righty/Lefty Dilemma 40:35 Starting Tennis at Age Three 41:55 Fact-Checking Michelsen: Clippers vs. Lakers 43:38 The Rivalry and Friendship with Learner Tien 48:25 Playing for Andre Agassi at the Laver Cup 51:38 Teo Davidov: The Future of Ambidextrous Tennis? 55:40 Conclusion and Safety Wishes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 27 · 11 min

    Tiley to USTA, Raducanu’s New (Old) Coach, & Tennis’ First RAGE ROOM

    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 📩 Click here to read the stories that didn't make the cut: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 26 · 24 min

    Why Isn’t Andy Roddick’s Serve Copied More? + Slam Pressure & Ball Selection Secrets | Q&Andy

    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. 📱 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: The Serve Episode 1:25 How important is the timing between a first and second serve? 5:14 What goes into ball selection before a serve? 9:04 Platform stance vs. bringing the back foot up 11:17 Comparing Alcaraz and Djokovic’s serving motions 12:36 Why is Andy’s service motion not often copied? 14:28 The truth about the underarm serve 15:29 Greatest female servers in history (with Kim Clijsters) 18:22 Mentality of serving for a Grand Slam title Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 25 · 58 min

    Coco Gauff’s Double Fault Struggles, Alex Eala’s Rise & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    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

  • February 24 · 1 hr 26 min

    BEST SERVERS OF ALL TIME, Alcaraz Dominance, Pegula's Victory, Serena's Comeback? & More

    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 📩 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: 0:00 Introduction 1:01 Ads 1:36 Welcome to Served 3:26 Racket Rundown presented by Wilson 3:30 Alcaraz Defeats Fils in Qatar 8:18 Sebastian Korda’s Big Win & Injury Comeback 13:38 Etcheverry’s First Career Title in Rio 15:08 Jess Pegula’s Success on Court 16:50 Pegula’s New Role 18:16 The Pegula Photoshop Controversy 20:19 Andy’s Infamous Men’s Health Cover 21:37 Craig Tiley to the USTA 24:40 Serena Williams Comeback Rumors: "Summer of Serena" 32:32 Andy Roddick Joins ESPN for Wimbledon & US Open 36:23 The Greatest Servers of All Time with Chris Eubanks 38:13 Boris Becker: The Game Changer 41:01 Pete Sampras: The Most Clutch Server in History 45:37 The Deep Knee Bend Debate: Power vs. Speed 47:21 Goran Ivanišević: The Lefty Legend 49:50 Pete Sampras: Practice vs. Match Mentality 58:02 The Height Olympics: Karlovic and Isner 1:03:48 Wayne Arthurs & The Mythic Basketball Story 1:06:22 Richard Krajicek & Serena Williams 1:08:42 Raonic, Rafter, and Philippoussis 1:11:45 Breaking Down Andy Roddick’s Serve Strategy 1:15:41 Federer vs. Agassi: The Art of the "Pitcher" Server 1:20:02 Novak Djokovic’s Massive Service Evolution 1:22:30 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 20 · 9 min

    5 SETTER: Alex Eala STUNS Top 10 in Dubai! Sinner Alcaraz Fishing Trip & More

    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 📩 Click here to read the stories that didn't make the cut: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 19 · 18 min

    Umpires, Etiquette, & The Future of the One-Handed Backhand | Q&Andy

    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. 📱 Stay up to date with Q&Andy! Follow us on our socials:https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcasthttps://x.com/served_podcast ⏰TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy 1:10 How to professionally argue with an umpire 4:00 Do umpires need a history of playing the game? 5:03 Andy’s biggest pet peeve: Umpires in loafers 7:25 Are umpire decisions based on personal judgment? 8:26 Andy’s thoughts on Mohamed Lahyani’s showman style 10:24 Chair umpire bladder control and the Isner match 12:27 Is there an etiquette for changeover switching? 13:02 Andy’s trash-talking tactics 14:14 Is the one-handed backhand at a disadvantage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 18 · 50 min

    Kim’s Racket Smashing, Victoria Mboko in the Top 10, & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    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

  • February 17 · 1 hr 2 min

    Best Backhands Ever, Shelton & Muchová Wins, & More | Served with Andy Roddick

    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... 📩 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: 0:00 Ads 0:35 Welcome to Served & Tournament Recaps 1:43 Ben Shelton’s Win & New Stats 4:23 Alex de Minaur & Katie Boulter’s Winning Week 7:39 WTA Dubai Withdrawals & Player Ranking Controversy 11:46 Karolína Muchová’s Return to the Title Circle 12:53 Roger Federer’s Hall of Fame Sell-out 14:55 Introducing the All-Time Best Backhands 15:53 All-Time Backhand: Jimmy Connors 18:35 All-Time Backhand: Yevgeny Kafelnikov 20:01 All-Time Backhand: Marat Safin 21:16 All-Time Backhand: John McEnroe 23:48 All-Time Backhand: Lleyton Hewitt 28:26 All-Time Backhand: Rafael Nadal 29:06 All-Time Backhand: Andy Murray 32:44 Two-Handers vs. One-Handers: Technical Differences 35:10 All-Time Backhand: David Nalbandian 37:25 All-Time Backhand: Novak Djokovic 40:37 Evolution of the Game: Sliding & Open Stance 41:36 All-Time Backhand: Stefan Edberg 43:37 All-Time Backhand: Gustavo Kuerten 44:14 All-Time Backhand: Tommy Haas 44:25 All-Time Backhand: Andre Agassi 45:04 All-Time Backhand: Stan Wawrinka 49:03 All-Time Backhand: Alexander Zverev 51:21 All-Time Backhand: Daniil Medvedev 55:01 All-Time Backhand: Kei Nishikori 57:13 All-Time Backhand: Marin Čilić & Tomáš Berdych 58:45 Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 13 · 9 min

    The Rise of Victoria Mboko, Rotterdam Meltdowns & More | 5 Setter

    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 📩 Click here to read the stories that didn't make the cut: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 12 · 14 min

    Facing Prime Pete Sampras, Andy Roddick’s Off-Season Workout Routine & More | Q&Andy

    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. 📱 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 11 · 1 hr 7 min

    Ajla Tomljanovic on Beating Serena Williams, Chris Evert Friendship & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    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

  • February 10 · 1 hr 34 min

    Greatest Forehands, Draper & Fils Return from Injury & More w/ Chris Eubanks & Jon Wertheim

    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 📩 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: 0:00 Ads 0:34 Welcome to Served 2:04 Felix Auger-Aliassime’s Indoor Success 2:28 Debate: Should Tennis be a Winter Olympic Sport? 3:45 Video: Tennis on Ice 4:54 Biggest Storylines: Draper, Zheng, and Fils 7:27 Discussion on Player Longevity and Injuries 7:45 The Importance of Physical Maintenance 9:20 Playing with John McEnroe in Dallas 11:13 Banter with the "Nothing Major" Podcast 13:14 Introducing Chris Eubanks 14:13 Best Forehands of All Time 17:20 All-Time Forehand: Ivan Lendl & Pete Sampras 19:12 All-Time Forehand: Jim Courier 23:25 All-Time Forehand: Andre Agassi 31:13 Era Comparison: Technology & String Evolution 1:53 All-Time Forehand: Juan Martín del Potro 37:16 All-Time Forehand: Roger Federer 45:05 All-Time Forehand: Rafael Nadal 56:08 Honorable Mentions: Djokovic, Söderling, and Gonzalez 1:02:44 Modern Era Forehands (2012–Present) 1:03:40 All-Time Forehand: 2017 Roger Federer 1:05:30 All-Time Forehand: Carlos Alcaraz 1:09:29 All-Time Forehand 1:12:00 All-Time Forehand: Dominic Thiem 1:13:57 Jack Sock and Low String Tension 1:18:23 Honorable Mentions: Monfils, Fritz, and Ruud 1:23:36 Wrap up on Forehands 1:24:25 Super Bowl 1:25:23 Serena Williams Comeback Rumors 1:27:58 Novak Djokovic at the Olympics 1:30:53 Story: Roddick Losing to Drew Brees as a Kid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 6 · 7 min

    Carlos’ Kangaroo Tattoo & Venus in Austin | 5 Setter

    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 📩 Click here to read the stories that didn't make the cut: 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://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcas... https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 5 · 33 min

    Building a Tennis Stadium in 10 Days & Why Andy’s Autograph Sucks | Q&Andy

    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. 📱 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 0:38 Managing the chaos of the Nexo Dallas Open with Peter Lebedevs 3:20 Building a stadium on a football field: Memphis vs. Dallas 5:24 Player perspectives and behind-the-scenes requests 7:39 The 365-day process of player negotiations and budgets 9:45 The "Old American Classic": Roddick & Querrey vs. Isner & McEnroe 15:12 Catering to the casual fan and the tennis upswing 17:53 Wild card strategies: Marketability vs. American prospects 20:35 Memories of a 12-year-old Andy Roddick 21:10 Andy’s legendary Memphis final comeback 24:17 Watching a Grand Slam: Strategy, sleep, and bad handwriting 26:59 Does wearing the color yellow affect ball visibility? 28:08 Carlos Alcaraz, the drop shot, and the Steph Curry comparison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 4 · 58 min

    Rybakina’s Rise, Serena’s Comeback & Best-of-Five for Women? | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    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

  • February 3 · 52 min

    AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2026 RECAP: Evolution of Excellence, Alcaraz & Rybakina, & More

    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. TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8634892/Served-Research 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 📩 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 1 · 26 min

    ALCARAZ ACHIEVES CAREER SLAM: AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2026 FINALS RECAP

    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! 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices