
5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more.
In this episode:
1. Iga Swiatek Announces New Coach
2. Andy Murray Gets Into The Shoe Game
3. Alcaraz's Coach Talks Mid-Match Mentality
4. 2026 Monte Carlo Withdrawals
5. Charleston Signals Possible Charlotte WTA Finals Success
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Apr 3
12 min

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Andy Roddick dives into clay season as the ATP and WTA tours shift to the dirt, breaking down why tennis surfaces play so differently—from American green clay to Roland Garros red clay. He explains why American men have struggled on clay, what Ben Shelton must adjust to contend, and how players like Taylor Fritz should manage injuries during this stretch. The episode also features French Open predictions, tactical insights into clay-court tennis, and a chaotic new “Random Question” segment where Andy debates which ATP players he’d least want to fight.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy
1:01 Why are not all surfaces made the same?
2:41 The differences between regional clay surfaces
4:13 Does the rarity of clay courts hurt American players?
6:09 What aspects of Ben Shelton’s game translate to clay and grass?
7:22 Should Taylor Fritz skip clay to maintain health?
8:36 If Carlos, Jannik, and Novak are out of the picture, who is winning RG?
9:31 Who are the modern "Clay Court Specialists"?
10:44 Mental and physical preparation for the clay season
11:44 How to construct points differently on clay
12:55 Which ATP player would Andy least want to fight?
15:40 Closing thoughts
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Apr 2
18 min

4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and reporter Blair Henley recap the 2026 Miami Open before the tour shifts to clay season, explaining how surfaces change tactics, movement, and confidence for players—especially Americans adjusting to red clay. Blair shares on-the-ground insights from Houston, including why players like Frances Tiafoe love the event, while Kim reflects on her 2005 Sunshine Double run and the superstitions that fueled it. The episode also dives into Aryna Sabalenka’s new mental edge, coaching and relationship dynamics on tour, and David Goffin’s retirement.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Welcome to Love All
1:25 Why the Pros Love Houston
6:10 Heartbreak in Miami: Tommy Paul’s Recovery Process
11:53 Henley’s Headlines: Only 5 Women to Win the Sunshine Double
14:04 Locker Room Superstitions: Rackets, Showers, and Bathroom Stalls
20:51 Aryna Sabalenka’s Mindset Evolution
22:10 Coaching Moves: Amanda Anisimova Splits with Hendrik Vleeshouwer
27:18 David Goffin’s Retirement Announcement
32:02 The Future of the WTA Finals: Is Charlotte the Next Stop?
38:03 April Fool's: The Kim Clijsters "Splits Class" Prank
50:06 Mastering the Dirt: Adjusting Movement and Strategy for Clay
54:26 Rec Room
59:38 Closing Thoughts
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Apr 1
1 hr 3 min

In this Miami Recap edition of Served with Andy Roddick, we dive into the historic dominance of Jannik Sinner as he completes the Sunshine Double without dropping a single set. Andy breaks down the specific mechanical adjustments in Sinner’s serve that have led to an absurd 94% service hold rate. We also discuss Aryna Sabalenka’s reign at the top of the WTA, the "coaching carousel" affecting stars like Iga Swiatek, & Amanda Anisimova, and a rumor regarding the WTA Finals moving to Charlotte, NC.
Plus, don't miss Andy’s unfiltered rant on the Dunlop tennis balls being used on tour—why he calls them "unusable" for professional play.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00Introduction
1:43 Welcome to Served: Miami Recap Edition
1:54 Sinner and Sabalenka Dominance
8:03 The Sinner-Alcaraz Rivalry vs. The Rest of the Field
13:41 Is Aryna Sabalenka the Clear Cut Number One?
22:41 Coco Gauff Making the Final
25:28 Analyzing Arthur Fils’ Forehand
26:21 American Update: Seb Korda, Ben Shelton, and Taylor Fritz
27:48 Coaching Carousel: Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova
30:47 The Unique Intensity of Player-Coach Relationships
41:40 Andy’s Brazil Travel
43:06 Why Dunlop Balls are "Unusable"
45:48 Hanging with Diego Schwartzman and Del Potro in Brazil
47:20 Breaking News: WTA Finals Moving to Charlotte, NC?
50:35 Miami Open Fan Poll: Top 5 Photography Winners
52:35 Next Week: Sitting Down with USTA CEO Craig Tiley
53:57 Coming Soon: Sabalenka’s Performance Coach Jason Stacey
54:43 Closing Remarks
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Mar 31
58 min

5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more.
In this episode:
1. The Sunshine Double Headlines
2. The Grand Slam Money Problem
3. Alcaraz Gets a Boat
4. Rafa Goes Full Padel
5. Charleston Is Loading
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Mar 27
12 min

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Andy Roddick sets the record straight on the viral claim that Carlos Alcaraz is “bored” of the ATP Tour. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his own career, from cash games at age nine to signing his first Reebok deal, plus his pre-match routines—including sleep hacks and napping under tables to beat Nadal and Djokovic. The episode also dives into serve mechanics and Andy’s reaction to the rise of tennis-playing robots.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:06 Welcome back to Q&Andy
1:25 Is Carlos Alcaraz "bored" with winning?
3:18 Andy’s early days
4:28 Betting on "cash games" as a 9-year-old
5:20 Turning pro and Andy’s first big paycheck
6:56 Sleep habits and pre-match nerves
9:40 Coin toss strategy: Why Andy always chose to serve
10:52 Eye dominance and visual focus during the serve
12:48 Mechanics vs. Mindset: What makes a great serve?
14:59 Advice for coaches and players on serving style
16:08 The future of tennis: AI and robot players
18:20 Closing thoughts
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Mar 26
21 min

4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters sits down with legend Gabriela Sabatini to discuss her rise to global fame, career-defining rivalries, and the pressures of life at the top of tennis. Sabatini reflects on growing up as a teenage star in Argentina, navigating shyness and media attention, and her historic matches with Steffi Graf. Kim also breaks down Iga Świątek’s confidence struggles, Naomi Osaka’s motherhood dilemma, and other Miami Open storylines.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Welcome to Love All
6:30 Hailey Baptiste’s Miami performance
8:55 Iga Swiatek’s opening match loss
11:52 Iga Swiatek splits with Wim Fissette
16:16 Naomi Osaka on motherhood and the tour
22:23 Carlos Alcaraz and the ATP spotlight
24:30 Danielle Collins and Corentin Moutet drama
31:48 Gabriela Sabatini joins the show
34:48 Life in Switzerland and riding motorcycles
37:45 Falling in love with tennis at River Plate
40:26 Handling fame as a shy kid
46:38 The Steffi Graf rivalry and doubles
53:56 Retirement at 26 and facing burnout
1:02:32 Horseback riding, guitars, and singing
1:08:16 Building a perfume empire
1:11:46 The one-handed backhand
1:13:56 Origin of the iconic headband look
1:17:33 Emotional impact of meeting fans
1:18:34 Closing thoughts
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Mar 25
1 hr 23 min

In this episode of Served, Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim sit down with the "Pride of the Philippines," Alex Eala, to peel back the curtain on her meteoric rise. Alex gets incredibly candid about her journey, from training with her grandfather on basketball courts to moving to the Rafa Nadal Academy at age 13 and the surreal experience of becoming a national hero.
Producer Mike and Jon Wertheim also talk about some big headlines coming out of the first week in Miami: questions swirl after Naomi Osaka hints at retirement, Iga Świątek fires her coach Wim Fissette, and Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round. Also, Wimbledon has announced that some courts will have electronic video review available for the 2026 tournament.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction & Teaser
0:54 Welcome to Served
2:49 Sebastian Korda stuns Carlos Alcaraz in Miami
5:31 Naomi Osaka’s retirement rumors & Talia Gibson’s rise
10:06 Wimbledon’s new video review technology for 2026
13:29 Iga Swiatek parts ways with coach Wim Fissette
19:37 Interview: Alex Eala joins the show
20:54 Reflecting on the 2025 Miami Open breakout
23:52 Representing the Philippines & dealing with fame
30:45 Backstory: Training with Grandpa & moving to Spain at 13
35:16 First interactions with Rafa Nadal
37:21 The Filipino fan base
46:13 Dream matchups
48:03 Finding happiness through progress on court
50:30 Roddick & Wertheim react to Eala interview
54:02 Breaking the "Country Club" tennis stereotype
59:02 Closing thoughts
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Mar 24
1 hr 3 min

5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more.
In this episode:
1. Coco Gauff Injury Update
2. Airline Issues & Huge Entourage
3. Miami Open’s Latest Additions
4. WTA Calls for “Sacred Spaces”
5. BJK Cup Rosters Announced
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Mar 20
10 min

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Andy Roddick sits down with longtime friend and former World No. 4 James Blake for an unfiltered look at what it really takes to run one of the biggest tournaments in the world. As the Tournament Director of the Miami Open, Blake pulls back the curtain on the logistical chaos happening behind the scenes at Hard Rock Stadium—from managing ego-driven player requests and rain-delay scheduling nightmares to the "phenomenon" of rising star Joao Fonseca, who Blake claims is drawing a level of fan intensity unlike anything he saw with Federer or Nadal in Miami.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy
0:42 Inside the TD Office: Luxury Suites and Massage Tables
2:20 The Fonseca Phenomenon: Why Security is on High Alert
7:38 What's the biggest challenge you have as tournament director?
8:34 How is Miami's tournament innovating to stand out from the rest?
10:00 How much information is shared between tournament directors?
11:28 What does an average day look like (not in the immediate buildup to the tournament)?
13:36 What's the craziest request you've gotten as tournament director from a player?
14:58 Agassi vs Blake: Memories of the 2005 US Open
17:12 The Indianapolis 2006 Truth: Bar Fights and Taco Bell
21:34 Closing thoughts
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Mar 19
25 min
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