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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 2025 US Open! Andy and Jon break down the entire men's and women's draw ahead of the US Open, 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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2025 US OPEN DRAW SHOW | LIVE FROM FAN WEEK

Catherine, David and Matt are together at Flushing Meadows to dissect the US Open draws and analyse what’s been said on media day.&nbsp;Part one - Women’s draw. We cover why we think this draw is good news for Iga Swiatek, the potential for Elena Rybakina to be a problem for Aryna Sabalenka, and why Victoria Mboko could come through a wide open section. There’s also chat about Coco Gauff hiring bio mechanist Gavin MacMillan to help her serve and David explains why he’s feeling bullish about Naomi Osaka’s chances.&nbsp;Part two - Men’s draw (38:16).&nbsp;The big question from the men’s draw is whether anyone can stop Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. We analyse their draws and consider the paths of Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev.&nbsp;Part three - Qualifying (1:06:16). We talk about Dino Prizmic and Fran Jones making their way through qualifying and into the main draw.&nbsp;Tickets are now on General Sale for The Tennis Podcast - Live in Wrexham on Wednesday October 22nd! Buy&nbsp;⁠here⁠.Become a&nbsp;⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠!&nbsp;Talk tennis with Friends on&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge!&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠&nbsp;(daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠&nbsp;(@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠&nbsp;channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US Open Draw - A big Osaka prediction

The Nothing Major podcast goes LIVE for the very first time, straight from the heart of US Open Fan Week, the Fountain Plaza Stage.

Sam, John, and Jack host their first live pod in front of a rowdy crowd, hungry for free hats, laughs, and unfiltered takes!

Sam announces the launch of tennis’ original Bracket Challenge for the US Open and reveals our biggest prize yet!

The boys share memories of iconic night matches, New York nostalgia, and some very bold predictions for this year’s Open.

The crowd joins in on the fun with our Buy or Sell: New York Edition” and some surprising picks are made for a hypothetical dream dinner companion among today’s draw

Finally, the guys take on the best questions from the live audience, bigger, louder, and every bit as unpredictable as the pod itself.


00:00 Introduction to the Live Show at the US Open
00:52 Showing some love to the fans
03:33 Memorable Matches and Experiences
06:02 Fun Games 
14:42 Predictions and Analysis
17:51 Trivia and Hat Giveaway
18:13 Discussion on Mixed Doubles Format
19:43 Fan Questions Begin
21:18 Favorite Pregame Songs
22:14 Laver Cup Participation
23:18 Memories of Playing at the US Open
24:42 Getting into Tournaments for Free
25:58 Favorite Things to Do in New York City
26:57 Dream Mixed Doubles Partners
28:32 Advice for Young Tennis Players
29:18 Wishlist to Coach
30:33 Pickleball Potential
33:17 Extended Game Clock Debate
34:35 Goodbye!

95: LIVE from the US Open: Tennis Pros Unplugged & Rowdy New York Nights | EP 95

Catherine, David and Matt are back at Tennis Podcast Towers in New York after watching Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori win the “reimagined” Mixed Doubles championship at the US Open.&nbsp;There’s chat about just how fitting it was for Errani and Vavassori to be champions, how their presence in the draw added to the event for us, and whether the USTA will even want them in the event again.&nbsp;We also discuss the event more generally, including what the experience was like in Arthur Ashe stadium tonight, what we liked about it, the many aspects which positively defied our expectations, and some amendments we’d make.&nbsp;Tickets are now on General Sale for The Tennis Podcast - Live in Wrexham on Wednesday October 22nd! Buy&nbsp;⁠here⁠.Become a&nbsp;⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠!&nbsp;Talk tennis with Friends on&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge!&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠&nbsp;(daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠&nbsp;(@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠&nbsp;channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US Open Mixed Doubles - will the champions be invited back?

Our favorite New Yorkers (who don't sound like it) break down the men's and women's draws and discuss the perils of natural deodorant live from the Seaport Racquet Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rennae & Petko Live US Open Draw Show

Andy Roddick is joined by, 2025 Canadian Open Winner & World No. 24, Victoria Mboko. Andy and Victoria talk about her winning run in Montreal, growing up with competitive older siblings, and getting ready for the US Open. Andy also gives a 2025 Cincinnati Recap of the finals between Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner and Ina Swiatek & Jasmine Paolini. Lastly, Jon Wertheim ends the show with another edition of Winners and Errors: Tennis versus Climate, US Open Mixed Doubles, and more. 



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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Welcome to Served

1:45 2025 Cincinnati Recap

10:28 Victoria Mboko joins the show

11:30 Climbing from #330 to #24 

12:25 How was Mboko so prepared for physical tennis?

14:30 How does Victoria Mboko stay so poised?

17:45 Mboko losing to her older siblings

19:47 Mboko talks about her wrist after Canada

22:17 Mboko talks about her coach - Nathalie Tauziat

28:50 Winners & Errors w/ Jon Wertheim

29:15 Alcaraz & Sinner Rivalry

30:35 Terence Atmane 2025 Cincy run

32:55 Jasmine Paolini positive attitude

35:37 Tennis versus climate

40:30 Andy and Jon talk US Open Mixed Doubles

45:39 Served Live Shows!
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Special Guest Victoria Mboko & 2025 Cincinnati Open Recap

Catherine, David and Matt were live in New York to look back on the opening day of the US Open Mixed Doubles and the closing stages of Cincinnati.&nbsp;We start by discussing the Mixed Doubles - what worked, what didn’t, how did our feelings about the event evolve, and which teams really stood out? &nbsp;Moving onto Cincinnati, has Iga Swiatek made herself the US Open favourite after her title there? We discuss her victory over Jasmine Paolini in the final, the confidence she’s playing with after Wimbledon, and the way she’s turned her head-to-head with Elena Rybakina around. There’s also chat about where Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are at heading into New York.&nbsp;On the men’s side, how much did we actually learn after Jannik Sinner was forced to retire against Carlos Alcaraz in the Cincinnati final?&nbsp;Finally, we cover the shocking prize money discrepancy that still exists in Cincinnati, a couple of US Open talking points, and the retirement of Kyle Edmund.&nbsp;Tickets are now on General Sale for The Tennis Podcast - Live in Wrexham on Wednesday October 22nd! Buy&nbsp;⁠here⁠.Become a&nbsp;⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠!&nbsp;Talk tennis with Friends on&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge!&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠&nbsp;(daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠&nbsp;(@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠&nbsp;channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cincinnati - Did finals day change everything for the US Open?

We're kind of winging it for this US Open preview. It's a bit too late for a Cincy recap, so we're talking about major themes -- like Coco’s coaching overhaul, Iga’s mid-season surge, the guys not named Carlos or Jannik -- and sprinkling in some results. We talk about what worked and what didn't in the mixed doubles exhib-- I mean the prestigious and successful mixed doubles tournament featuring the world's best players. Plus we settle some scores and probably create a few new beefs, but what the hell, this is the last major of 2025 and literally our 43rd Slam preview.
1:00 The major storylines in the women’s draw: I warned you Iga was coming! + Coco drops the GripMD
15:00 Men’s storylines: Djokovic LoseWatch, the also-rans 
21:05 The mixed doubles experiment
31:30 Mardy Fish comes for Rajeev Ram out of nowhere
35:50 Not Parks and Vavassori liking fake news homophobic posts on IG
38:45 Women's draw preview
51:25 Men's draw preview 
67:10 US Open artwork: Honoring Althea Gibson in death but not in life

Why Is It a Crime To Be Locked In? US Open Preview

With the US Open upon us, Sam, Steve, and Jack break down the brand-new mixed doubles format with special guest Eric Butorac. The US Open’s Senior Director of Player Relations gives us the inside scoop on the event including the moment Jannik Sinner asked if he could team up with Serena Williams!

From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s secret visit last year to the fresh upgrades around the US Open grounds, Eric offers some great behind-the-scenes updates.

The US Open Bracket Challenge is coming and the boys reveal the details on a special live Nothing Major show at the Open this week!

00:00 Sponsor Message
01:26 On Today's Episode...
02:21 Cincinnati Finals Recap
03:53 Sinner and Alcaraz Rivalry
08:48 Terence Atmane proves Sam wrong
13:23 The guys complain about the schedule again
15:05 Iga vs. Paolini
17:38 Eric Butorac joing the pod
17:38 Mixed Doubles Event at the US Open
21:16 Navigating Grand Slam Approvals
21:41 Anticipation for Other Slams to Follow
22:12 Official Announcement and Player Reactions
23:57 Facilitating Player Pairings
25:42 Challenges of Tournament Directing
28:24 Celebrity Appearances at the US Open
31:38 Exciting Renovations and Future Plans
34:31 Mixed Doubles Tournament Predictions
37:31 Housekeeping and Live Show
40:43 Goodbye!

94: US Open Mixed Doubles Uncovered, Eric Butorac & Cincy Recap | EP 94

Maria Sharapova joins Andy Roddick on the Served Podcast to talk her career, her business ventures post-retirement, and motherhood. Andy and Maria talk about her induction into the Hall of Fame coming up next week and take a look back at some of the iconic moments from her career/life: moving across the world at 7 years old for tennis, winning the French Open twice, battling injuries, and so much more.



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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Welcome to Served

0:42 Winners & Errors Segment

1:50 Victoria Mboko wins 2025 Canadian Open

2:30 Cincinnati Open renovations

4:30 Frances Tiafoe helps out next generation

6:32 Tennis’ summer schedule struggles

9:47 Daniil Medvedev loses to Adam Walton at Cincinnati

12:35 Maria Sharapova joins the show

12:50 Life as a mother

18:00 Maria’s story about Andy’s restaurant recommendation

21:30 Moving to the USA from Russia at 7 years old to train 

24:25 Maria talks about her dad Yuri

27:30 Sharapova talks about her expectations for her team

29:45 The power of “No” when it comes to brands

33:08 Winning Wimbledon at 17 years old

39:55 Battling expectations

42:40 2008 AO Open was peak Maria Sharapova

43:35 Preparing to play Lindsay Davenport

49:45 Sharapova shoulder injury was mis-diagnosed & coming back from injury

54:00 Winning Roland Garros twice after injury

1:02:20 Maria’s transition into business

1:09:30 Young athletes who take any deal that comes there way

1:14:00 What makes Maria Sharapova a great investor

1:20:20 Did tennis help shape Maria’s business mindset?

1:22:30 Maria talking about being inducted into the Hall of Fame

1:30:40 Maria wants to finish the interview…

1:34:32 Closing thoughts
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The Maria Sharapova Interview | Served with Andy Roddick

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Rajeev Ram joins me for the first time in 2025. He's coming off a Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati with new partner, Nikola Mektić. Rajeev shares insights on building team chemistry in doubles partnerships. He offers a nuanced perspective on the singles vs doubles player debate and provides practical advice on net play strategy, return tips, and career longevity. We also discussed: FishesBuilding team chemistry quickly in a new partnershipExplains his "two-by-four" analogy for effective net p...

Rajeev Ram Interview: Doubles Tips, New Partnerships, Mixed Doubles, Future Plans, and Fishes

Send us a text In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy talk about the latest news in the pickleball world! They discuss the recent contract deadlines weighing on the players on tour and then move onto the latest event, MLP Playoffs. They all about matchups, drama and some interesting decisions…    Let us know what we should cover on the pod in future episodes, thanks for following along! Link for KOTC song!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMO5firiQTY&amp;list=RDJMO5firiQTY&amp;start_radio...

BEHIND THE SCENES  | Contract wars, MLP showdown and more

For this episode, Catherine and Matt speak to Giri Nathan, author of a new book called ‘Changeover’, all about the rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.&nbsp;We talk about how their epic match at the 2022 US Open gave Giri the idea for the book, what separates these two from other players in the post Big 3 era, and how Giri went about capturing all the key moments from the 2024 season for the book.&nbsp;Giri tells the story of his airport encounter with Sinner on the day that Sinner’s doping violation became public, we compare Sinner’s steady rise with Alcaraz’s prodigious results, and there’s consideration of Novak Djokovic’s role in their young rivalry.&nbsp;Finally, we end with some thoughts about the US Open, and a quick fire round of questions about what the future might hold for these two players and this rivalry.&nbsp;Changeover is out in the US on Tuesday 19th August and in the UK on Thursday 11th September.&nbsp;Tickets are now on General Sale for The Tennis Podcast - Live in Wrexham on Wednesday October 22nd! Buy&nbsp;⁠here⁠.Become a&nbsp;⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠!&nbsp;Talk tennis with Friends on&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge!&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠&nbsp;(daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠&nbsp;(@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our&nbsp;⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠&nbsp;channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking ‘Changeover’ and the Alcaraz-Sinner Rivalry with Giri Nathan

Tony is joined by his friend guest co-host Brennan Marshall, who is a tennis player and doubles fan.&nbsp;They talk about what worked and what didn’t with the reimagined US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.&nbsp;They discuss:&nbsp;How could the tournament have been gayer? Hint: Drag queens.&nbsp;How did the fast four scoring go over?&nbsp;Should ESPN have used different commentators? Did the tournament feel too much like an exhibition?&nbsp;And what are the other slams going to do in response?&nbsp;Hear Tony and Brennan answer all these questions and more!&nbsp;We've got a lot of content coming up during the US Open, so join the fun by following us on&nbsp;&nbsp;or&nbsp;! And if you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us a 5 on whatever platform you listen on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US Open Mixed Doubles Review & Where Do We Go From Here?

Join Joel, Kim and Chris as they look ahead to this year’s US Open Championships with a fresh reaction to the men’s and women’s singles draws, which sees Iga Swiatek seek to back up her Wimbledon win and make a play for the No.1 ranking. Will Jannik Sinner looking to put aside recent illness to continue his dominance on hard courts? With Carlos Alcaraz handed the more difficult section of the draw, including an opener with Reilly Opelka, the trio debate if anyone can stop another Sinner-Alcaraz Slam Final. They discuss who amongst the young Americans may challenge, how well Jack Draper will fare and most importantly, how Jaume Munar will get on against Gabriel Diallo in a possible Round 2 clash!Meanwhile, in the women’s draw, World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka finds herself in a stacked quarter with recent Cincy finalist Jasmine Paolini, young dangerous Dane Clara Tauson, and her recent conqueror Elena Rybakina. They also chat Coco Gauff’s serve in light of the news she has hired Sabalenka’s former serve serve biomechanics expert, and they look ahead to wildcard Venus Williams’s opener against Karolina Muchova.With Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defending their US Open Mixed Doubles title, albeit in very different fashion (and with a big pay rise!) Joel, Kim and Chris also capture their thoughts on the inaugural pre-tournament mixed doubles, which many have lauded as unworthy of a Slam title.Collect A Set player picks are also revealed for the latest edition so get your player picks in before start of play on Sunday to be in with a chance to win a special Tennis Weekly prize!SOCIALSFollow us on Twitter,&nbsp;Instagram, TikTok and&nbsp;YouTube, plus email the show tennisweeklypod@gmail.com.MERCHPurchase Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!REVIEWS***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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US Open Draw Reaction - Alcaraz vs Opelka, Draper in Sinner quarter + Sabalenka's tough draw

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. Monica Seles reveals her fight with myasthenia gravis
 2. Roger Federer returns... for an exhibition
 3. Frances Tiafoe joins Laver Cup
 4. US Open: Who's in? Who's out?
 5. Defending champs (Jannik Sinner & Aryna Sabalenka) make history in Cincinnati

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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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5 SETTER: Roger Federer Returns, US Open Updates, & more

To register for my newsletter and a chance at the FREE ADV Backpack, sign up herehttps://baselineintelligence.substack.com/For 10% off ADV Racket Bags, click herehttps://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisJeff Greenwald, MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and a leading expert in sports psychology, renowned for his book The Best Tennis of Your Life. A former number one world ranked player on the ITF Masters Tour and professional tennis player, Jeff brings unparalleled experience both as a competitor and elite mental coach. For over twenty-seven years, he has empowered thousands of adult and youth athletes worldwide, helping them develop the mental edge and elevate their performance. As the founder of Mental Edge &amp; Fearless Tennis (established in 1997), Jeff continues to shape the next generation of champions while competing globally on the Masters Tour. He was inducted into the Northern California Hall of Fame in 2019. Visit him at&nbsp;mentaledgeforsports.com&nbsp;to learn more about the services he provides for athletes, parents, coaches, and corporate executives around the world.&nbsp;Buy Jeff's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Edge-Young-Athletes-Champions/dp/B0FJPTWXXR/ref=zg_bsnr_g_11370_d_sccl_7/000-0000000-0000000?psc=1Audio Book: https://transactions.sendowl.com/orders/163188170/f13b225fa2f820281ab3e35dd7f0f95d/1We Talk:1:22 The trap of expectations9:32 Worrying about what people think of your game19:17 Character development vs. skill development25:07 How gratitude can help your game29:30 Getting back into the present

Jeff Greenwald: The 6 Letter Word That's Destroying Your Tennis Game

Calvin Betton calls in from North Carolina before Molly McElwee joins from Barcelona as James Gray holds the good ship Tennis Unfiltered together from home in London.

They discuss...


  Carlos Alcaraz wins all five games of the Cincinnati Masters final before Jannik Sinner is forced to retire due to illness. Sinner was in tears afterwards and was clearly hampered before shaking hands with Alcaraz. He said: “I tried to come out and make it at least a small match but I couldn’t handle more.”

  The Alejandro Davidovich Fokina verdict we've all been waiting for? “A Monday final at 3pm in August in Cincinnati, after the whole Toronto–Cincinnati swing, with so many retirements and players dead tired… something needs to change.”

  Earlier, 23-year-old qualifier Terence Atmane - without any clothes or shoe sponsor, or an agent -  reached the semi-finals with wins over Flavio Cobolli, Joao Fonseca, Taylor Fritz and Holger Rune. The man with an IQ of 158 is the 7th lowest ranked player to reach masters 1000 semi, and apparently also has one of the biggest Pokémon card collections in France

  The US Open Mixed Doubles kicks off... (!)

  Kyle Edmund has retired

  Iga Swiatek hammers Jasmine Paolini, her sixth consecutive win over the Italian

  Emma Raducanu loses narrowly to Aryna Sabalenka and talks to Tumaini Carayol about dating, therapy, the US Open legacy and how her stalking ordeal changed her life: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/aug/15/i-am-tough-emma-raducanu-on-legacy-of-her-us-open-win-stalking-ordeal-and-why-therapy-wont-help-her


  Monica Seles speaks out about neuromuscular disease: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c99mg51032ko



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Alcaraz takes Cincy over stricken Sinner before Swiatek hammers Paolini

In this week's Friday episode, John, Sam and Steve take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the legendary Kalamazoo boys' tennis tournament and its significance in the junior tennis world. 

The boys share stories about their enjoyable (and sometimes chaotic) times at the Cincinnati Open and dive into the Major Mailbag to answer your questions, including revealing who are the worst practice partners on Tour...

And finally after months of embarrassing himself with the worst attempts at pronouncing professional tennis player names, Sam is put in the hot seat, with a list of names chosen by our listeners.

00:00 Sponsor Message
01:25 Intro
03:56 Cincinnati Memories
10:14 Kalamazoo Tournament Recap
17:11 Fan Questions: Analytics in Tennis
20:19 Cincy Ball Kids and Personal Experiences
22:13 Practice Partners and Arrangements
23:24 Challenges with Practice Partners
25:47 American Players in Masters 1000
26:21 Hypothetical Matchup: College Steve Johnson vs. Ben Shelton
27:17 Life Advice: Parenthood, yes or no?
29:41 The Ultimate Pronunciation Challenge
34:31 Goodbye!