Served with Andy Roddick

Andy Roddick breaks down an unforgettable week at the 2025 Italian Open. Carlos Alcaraz takes the Rome title after a thrilling final against Jannik Sinner, who returns from suspension to make a dream run. Jasmine Paolini delivers a historic performance, becoming the first Italian woman since 1985 to win the Italian Open. In this episode: • Alcaraz vs Sinner final breakdown • Paolini’s historic WTA victory • Jannik Sinner’s meeting with the Pope • Tommy Paul’s truck gets repoed • What Rafael Nadal’s upcoming French Open ceremony really means • Mike reveals the Chucker’s Top 5 Rafael Nadal French Open Title Performances Comment below: • What was your favorite moment from the 2025 Italian Open? • Which Rafa French Open title stands out to you the most? Subscribe for weekly tennis analysis, match recaps, and exclusive insights from Andy Roddick and the Served team. 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: https://served-news.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🎾 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 ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome to Served & Wilson’s Racket Rundown 0:52 A Dream Week for Italian Tennis: Sinner & Paolini 2:46 Gauff’s Finals Loss & Emotional Struggles 4:54 The Real Story Behind Unforced Errors 7:07 Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Risk Factor & Forced Shots 9:17 Sinner's Impressive Return from Injury 10:14 Carlos Alcaraz: Creativity vs Control 11:21 What Makes Alcaraz the Only Puzzle Sinner Can't Solve 13:11 French Open Predictions: Seeds, Novak, and Zverev 14:59 Can Paolini Handle the Power Players? 16:15 Tactical Brilliance: Paolini vs Gauff Breakdown 17:01 Italian Tennis Infrastructure & Player Development 18:00 Jannik Sinner Meets the Pope?! 19:07 Roddick’s “Extremely Casual” Bush Family Story 22:13 Tommy Paul’s Truck Gets Repossessed 24:02 Roddick’s Buddy Gets the Wrong Car Towed 28:04 Roland Garros Plans Rafa’s Retirement Ceremony 30:33 Top 5 Rafa Nadal French Open Performances 36:36 Nadal’s Dominance vs Djokovic’s Legacy 39:21 What to Expect from Served During the French Open Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5/20/25 • 47:00

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive deep into the stories from 2025 Italian Open so far: Iga Swiatek’s recent struggles, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic’s form heading into Roland Garros, weigh in on risky pre-major tournament scheduling, and spotlight dark horses like Arthur Fils and Marta Kostyuk. Andy and Jon also discuss the recent debate around body shots - do players have the right to be pissed or are they soft? Is Iga Swiatek still the Roland Garros favorite? Should top players compete the week before a Slam? What’s your take on body shots in tennis—fair play or foul? 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: https://served-news.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🎾 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:
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 0:00 Welcome to Served 2:10 Is Iga Swiatek in crisis mode? 15:30 Iga Swiatek & Aryna Sabalenka comparisons 20:05 Naomi Osaka wins WTA125 23:00 Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff Check-in 25:00 Geneva Draw is STACKED! 33:10 Arthur Fils & Marta Kostyuk as Roland Garros Sleepers 35:45 Body Shot Etiquette: What’s Acceptable? 41:02 Announcements, Hannah Berner Interview on Love All, & Closing Thoughts Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore.
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5/13/25 • 51:41

We have a very special guest today on Love All - HANNAH BERNER! Hannah and Kim talk about growing up in tennis, finding your true passion, the power of visualizing and manifesting your goals, and so much more. They also talk about, whether it's winning a Grand Slam or getting a Netflix Special, the pressure to continue to succeed after achieving a life-long dream. We hope you enjoy! Check out Ria Eyewear here: www.riaeyewear.com 🎾 Subscribe for more episodes highlighting powerful stories from women in tennis and beyond. Follow the Love All socials for all the updates! https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast?_t=ZP-8vD83QW9EJL&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast?igsh=MTFkYjMyYWw1ZjJtNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://x.com/loveallpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5/8/25 • 89:10

Here it is — the full 2025 Madrid Open Recap. Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down the latest Masters 1000 results as we turn our focus toward Rome and Roland Garros later this month. With her latest performance, did Aryna Sabalenka just cement her legacy in Madrid? Can Casper Ruud finally silence the critics after a career-defining title run? And why did Novak Djokovic suddenly withdraw from Rome? Jannik Sinner is back — but is he ready to make a deep run in Paris? Plus, who's joining the French Open broadcast squad… and which tennis legend just dropped a surprise announcement? We cover it all — from Sabalenka’s dominance to the most unexpected lineup in Paris — along with what’s next from the Served team, including daily Quick Serves and a brand new episode of Love All with Kim Clijsters and Hannah Berner. 🎾 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.socialhttps://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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5/6/25 • 65:40

2,500+ tennis fans have spoken! This week on Served with Andy Roddick, Andy and Jon Wertheim break down the Top 10 Greatest Tennis Matches of All-Time — as voted by the Served Chucker community. From epic Grand Slam finals to jaw-dropping five-set thrillers, they react to legendary moments, dramatic comebacks, and iconic rivalries that shaped tennis history. What is your pick for the greatest tennis match ever? Which match made you fall in love with tennis? 🎾 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/servedpodcast Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/29/25 • 55:52

How does tennis really support its athletes off the court? This week on Served with Andy Roddick, we dive deep into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by pros—starting with Sara Sorribes Tormo’s bold decision to step away from tennis for her mental well-being. Andy Roddick is joined by longtime friend and former top-10 player Mardy Fish, who opens up about his struggles with anxiety—powerfully chronicled in Netflix’s Untold: Breaking Point. Their honest conversation sheds light on the culture of silence around mental health in sports and how things need to change. Can tennis do more to protect its stars from burnout and pressure? What can fans, coaches, and institutions learn from Mardy Fish’s journey? Are we doing enough to break the stigma around mental health in tennis? From Carlos Alcaraz’s recent admissions to the ripple effects of public transparency, this episode is a must-watch for anyone who believes in empathy, progress, and the future of tennis. Which tennis player’s mental health story impacted you most? Comment below—we want to hear your perspective. ⸻ Join the Served Chucker’s Club for Exclusive Perks & Bonus Content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_–YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join ⸻ Follow Served for more behind-the-scenes stories and tennis talk: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast ⸻ Timestamps for Key Moments: 0:00 – Welcome to Served with Andy Roddick 0:10 – Holger Rune beats Carlos Alcaraz 1:25 – Jelena Ostapenko upsets Iga Swiatek 3:24 – Sara Sorribes Tormo announces mental health break 15:35 – Mardy Fish joins to talk about anxiety and pressure 22:47 – Untold: Breaking Point and its impact 36:09 – 2012 U.S. Open panic attack revisited 43:28 – Public vs. private struggle: Mental health stigma in tennis 53:28 – Post-retirement mental health support 1:32:53 – Tennis vs. other sports: Who faces more pressure? ⸻ Theme Music Composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ How do you think the tennis community should address mental health issues? Have you watched Breaking Point? What stood out to you from Mardy Fish’s story? Which player’s mental health journey has impacted you the most? 🎾 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 Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/22/25 • 104:35

What do Rory McIlroy and Carlos Alcaraz have in common? Both know what it feels like to carry expectation on the biggest stage — and both delivered. - Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down the biggest storylines this week: - How did Rory McIlroy finally conquer The Masters pressure? - What makes Carlos Alcaraz so good on clay — and can he keep it going? - Should Masters 1000 events stay one-week long — or stretch to two? - Is Emma Raducanu making the right call with Mark Petchey? - Could Roger Federer return to the court in exhibitions? - Should tennis add more grass-court Masters events? - Would you give up your phone at a live sporting event for a better experience? Plus, Lindsay Davenport leads Team USA to a BJK Cup win — and Andy shares his thoughts on how expectation shapes every athlete's career. 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for exclusive perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join Follow Served for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 🎾 Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome to Served 0:16 Hardest thing in sports 1:04 Expectations is the hardest thing in sports 8:34 Judging Carlos Alcaraz against his own shadow 17:23 Looking ahead to Alcaraz this clay season 21:39 What makes Alcaraz so great on clay? 25:23 The benefits to having a one week Masters event 28:32 Should the players see the tennis appreciation financially? 33:31 Why isn’t Monte-Carlo a combined event? 35:43 Why aren’t there more Masters events on grass? 38:31 Emma Raducanu stepping away; in talks to hire Petchey 42:47 Venus and Serena’s schedule and coaching strategy 43:47 Is an 8-day coaching trial worth it? 46:43 Roger Federer eyeing exhibitions 51:12 Lindsay Davenport leads team USA to victory 52:28 Live sporting events with no phones 54:17 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/15/25 • 60:48

In this week's episode, Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive into your questions from a wide-range of topics from Jannik Sinner's suspension to rising stars like Joao Fonseca, Jack Draper, and Jakub Mensik. Andy and Jon also talk about the one tennis rule they could change right now... Who is your favorite rising star? What rule would you change in tennis? 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join Check out Kim Clijster's show "Love All": https://youtu.be/K5sAmZ5KMyU Check out the article from The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6164574/2025/04/02/tennis-media-tv-rights-grand-slams-highlights/ 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 Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/8/25 • 57:13

In the debut episode of the Love All podcast, Kim Clijsters and Sophie dive into a candid and inspiring conversation with Olympic gold medalist and new mom Belinda Bencic. Belinda opens up about life on tour post-motherhood, her training and recovery journey, and how she balances being a top athlete with raising her daughter. From navigating the clay court season to returning stronger after pregnancy, Belinda shares her mindset, rituals, and goals for the 2025 season. Kim and Sophie also reflect on how tennis can shape values like resilience, adaptability, and discipline both on and off the court. Follow the Love All socials for all the updates! https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast?_t=ZP-8vD83QW9EJL&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast?igsh=MTFkYjMyYWw1ZjJtNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://x.com/loveallpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/3/25 • 63:36

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down all the biggest storylines from the 2025 Miami Open. They dive into Aryna Sabalenka and Jakub Mensik’s standout victories and what they mean moving forward. Plus, they highlight Alex Eala’s historic run and discuss the stunning upset of Novak Djokovic. They also respond to some of the critiques aimed at Carlos Alcaraz.  🎾 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/1/25 • 68:36

On this week’s episode, Andy Roddick dives into the Lawsuit filed by the PTPA against the ATP, WTA, ITF, ITIA, and more. Jon Wertheim and Chris Eubanks join the show to give their perspectives on the lawsuit and how this could affect (or not affect) the future of tennis. Before we dive in, Producer Mike shares some of the quick headlines from the 2025 Miami Open so far. Give us your thoughts in the comments! What have been your highlights (or low-points) of the Miami Open so far? What do you think of the lawsuit field against the tours? Read Jon Wertheim's SI Column on the PTPA Lawsuit: https://www.si.com/tennis/what-s-at-stake-in-the-ptpa-lawsuit If you haven’t already, check out our previous episode interviewing PTPA Leadership: https://youtu.be/uVS35jMWVGk If you enjoyed this week’s episode, like this video, leave us a comment, and subscribe us for more! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/25/25 • 95:57

For our 2025 Indian Wells Recap, Kim Clijsters and Social Sophie join Andy Roddick in the studio to talk Jack Draper & Mirra Andreeva winning the title, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Carlos Alcaraz falling short of high expectations, and all the hot-gossip that Andy missed while traveling these past two weeks. If you enjoyed this interview with Kim Clijsters, rate this podcast, leave us a comment if you're on Spotify, and follow us for more! Watch the full episode on YouTube here: 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 Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/18/25 • 71:49

Brené Brown, best-selling author, researcher, and storyteller, joins Andy Roddick at SXSW! The conversation kicks off with a heated pickleball vs tennis debate. Then they talk about game-theory, the role of cognitive dissonance in athletes, they talk through "tree-ing", and much much more.  If you enjoyed this interview with Brené Brown, give us your thoughts in the comments below, like this video, and subscribe for more! LIVE from the 2025 Vox Media SXSW Podcast Stage - Recorded on 03.10.25. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/13/25 • 73:44

In this exclusive interview, Rafael Nadal talks about his rivalries with Roger Federer & Novak Djokovic, 2024 Paris Olympics, his last year on tour, and much more. This was the first time Andy and Rafa sat down and talked tennis since... ever!  Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Kk5se1sgJ5k If you enjoyed this interview with Rafa, rate this podcast, leave us a comment if you're on Spotify, and follow us for more! Follow us for more updates:  https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/11/25 • 71:45

On this weeks episode, Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim sit down right before the start of the 2025 Indian Wells tournament. Andy and Jon talk about Emma Navarro dominating her final at the Merida Open, Carlos Alcaraz possibly joining Federer and Djokovic as the only people to win Indian Wells 3-times in a row, and the changes to the court made by Indian Wells instead of changing the balls as requested by many players. They get into all of this and more in this week's episode - give us your comments below! Come see us at SXSW!! Click here for more info: https://events.voxmedia.com/sxsw Check out Desert Smash: https://www.desertsmash.com/# Watch more Served with Andy Roddick: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWVpQAEUGe9xNUPDiJeHNaJe https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWUm4G2FlJUPUzc-woAITSKA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWXUZUNu8UfnlKCyNytPVKHV Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/4/25 • 60:10

To kick this week's episode off, Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim cover the stories that were buried in the Jannik Sinner ban and all the drama that surrounded it. They talk about Joao Fonseca, Mirra Andreeva, Andrey Rublev, and Amanda Anisimova, and discuss their results from last week—Fonseca, Andreeva, and Anisimova proving that the future of tennis is bright with the next generation of stars. They also discuss the tennis schedule issue, in which Andy proposes a solution to move the 250s to the end of the year. Lastly, they address the recent comments made by Reilly Opelka about doubles and its place in the sport of tennis, with Andy and Jon sharing their views on this ever-growing debate. Then, Michael Kosta, host of The Daily Show and the 'Tennis Anyone' podcast, joins Served to talk about his new book, "Lucky Loser," in which he details his journey from grinding out the professional tennis route to ending up in comedy. His book comes out on March 11, 2025—be sure to check out the links below for more information! Check out his website for book info & tour dates: https://www.michaelkosta.com/ Check out his tennis podcast "Tennis Anyone with Michael Kosta": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-anyone-with-michael-kosta/id1465176074 Watch more Served with Andy Roddick: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWVpQAEUGe9xNUPDiJeHNaJe https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWUm4G2FlJUPUzc-woAITSKA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWXUZUNu8UfnlKCyNytPVKHV Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2/25/25 • 72:21

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim sat down with Karen Moorhouse, CEO of the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) to talk about the recent Jannik Sinner case following his WADA settlement where he will be banned from tennis for 90 days, drug testing protocol in Tennis, why WADA decided to step into the situation, and much more. We want to hear your thoughts and questions in the comments below! To watch the full interview* click here: https://youtu.be/npWZAaDOXYg *This interview was recorded on February 13th. WADA settled with Jannik Sinner and his team on February 15th. This episode was published 2 days later on February 17th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2/18/25 • 76:57

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim react to the news and share their thoughts on the breaking news: WADA announces they have reached a settlement with Jannik Sinner ahead of his court date set in April - Jannik Sinner will be suspended for 3 months. This comes after a lot of speculation that the suspension range would land somewhere between 1-2 years. Watch more Served with Andy Roddick: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWVpQAEUGe9xNUPDiJeHNaJe https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWUm4G2FlJUPUzc-woAITSKA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWXUZUNu8UfnlKCyNytPVKHV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2/15/25 • 14:04

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim react on this Quick Served to the news that Elena Rybakina's off-and-on coach, Stefano Vukov, has been suspended from the WTA for one year following an investigation found him guilty of breaking the WTA Code of Conduct. Watch more Served with Andy Roddick: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWVpQAEUGe9xNUPDiJeHNaJe https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWUm4G2FlJUPUzc-woAITSKA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWXUZUNu8UfnlKCyNytPVKHV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2/12/25 • 20:53

On this week's episode of Served with Andy Roddick, Andy is joined by Jon Wertheim for a quick Racket Rundown, presented by Wilson, to discuss Alcaraz, Bencic, and more. Then, Andy and Jon sit down with US Open Tournament Director Stacey Allaster and Eric Butorac, Senior Director of Player Relations & Business Development, to discuss the newly announced changes for this year’s US Open Mixed Doubles event. They explore why this decision was made, how it impacts other tournaments and tennis culture, and their vision for the sport’s continued evolution. Read US Open Mixed Doubles Press Release here: https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2025-02-11/2025_us_open_mixed_doubles_championship_takes_the_spotlight.html Finally, we have a special segment where Social Sophie and Kim Clijsters take over the show—giving Andy the boot! Sophie and Kim dive into the controversy surrounding the low-quality tennis balls players have been complaining about. Kim also shares her journey from picking up a racket to facing Serena Williams in her first Grand Slam. Plus, they go behind the scenes of the WTA experience and discuss Kim’s thoughts on Simona Halep’s recent retirement announcement. Watch the full Sophie & Kim interview here: https://youtu.be/zOpWrqNwUPo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2/11/25 • 70:49

On this very special podcast, Andy Roddick is joined by Madison Keys and her coach/husband Bjorn Fratangelo! Fresh off Keys' 2025 Australian Open victory, the two join the show to talk about the Australian Summer, how they balance their relationship as a couple AND as player/coach, and the long road it took for Madison Keys to achieve what every tennis player dreams of: winning a Grand Slam! Jon Wertheim also joins the show for a quick Racket Rundown presented by Wilson to talk the chippy start to the Davis Cup Qualifying matches and the strange WTA rule that disallowed Madison Keys to play at the Austin Open after her 2025 AO title. Support Western North Carolina here: https://starsservinuplove.com/ Support the Austin Open here: https://atxopen.com/ Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2/4/25 • 123:01

The 2025 Australian Open was such an incredible event for so many reasons. Andy Roddick and Kim Clijsters sit down to talk about their thoughts on Madison Keys and her amazing path to victory and how Alexander Zverev has the difficult task of finding ways to beat these top players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. And and Kim also talk about their experience breaking into the Top 100 in their teenage years in comparison to the rise of players like Learner Tien and Joao Fonseca. Check out the "Stars Servin' Up Love" event here: https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2025-stars-servin-up-love-presented-by-explore-asheville/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1/28/25 • 64:33

Andy Roddick jumps into the last Quick Served of the 2025 Australian Open to recap and react to the Men's Final, where Jannik Sinner secured a win over Alexander Zverev in three sets. Andy discusses Sinner's unbelievable level of play, Zverev's consistency in reaching big stages, and the impossible question facing these players: How do you beat Jannik Sinner? Join us on Tuesday for our full 2025 Australian Open Recap show with special guest Kim Clijsters! Check out the "Stars Servin' Up Love" event here: https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2025-stars-servin-up-love-presented-by-explore-asheville/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1/26/25 • 18:00

On Day 14 of the 2025 Australian Open, Madison Keys defeats Aryna Sabalenka in the final to win her first Grand Slam title! In this Quick Served, Andy Roddick goes into this match, his reactions to the level of play by both players as well as his emotions watching Madison Keys fight through a tough draw and win a much deserved title. Did you watch the match? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1/25/25 • 23:04

Day 13 of the 2025 Australian Open, Andy Roddick gives us today's Quick Served. A disappointing day for tennis fans as Novak Djokovic retires from the Australian Open Semi-Finals against Alexander Zverev du to injury. Andy talks about the situation as well as the Aussie crowd booing Novak has he walked off the court. Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton and will play Zverev in the final. Day 14 is the Women's Final between Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka - who do you have winning it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1/24/25 • 27:44

Day 12 of the 2025 Australian Open, Andy Roddick gives us today's Quick Served. Andy celebrates the best match of the tournament so far - Madison Keys vs Iga Swiatek where Keys won in three sets. Aryna Sabalenka beat Paula Badosa creating the final matchup of Keys vs Sabalenka. Day 13 finshes the Semi-Finals matchups with Jannik Sinner vs Ben Shelton & Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev! Who do you think is making the Final round?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1/23/25 • 28:16

Day 11 of the 2025 Australian Open, Andy Roddick gives us today's Quick Served. Andy talks about Jannnik Sinner dominating the match against Alex de Minaur as well as Iga Swiatek handling her match against Emma Navarro. He then goes into the Semi-Final matchups and what players like Ben Shelton and Maddie Keys need to do in order to make the most of their talents and take down their opponents. Day 12 starts the Semi-Finals matchups! Who do you think is making the Final round?? Check out our Australian Open Re-Draw show where Andy & Jon Wertheim go through and re-pick their draw's starting in Round 4: https://youtu.be/jRJFKzWdIYQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1/22/25 • 24:03

A Quarter Final Match that felt like a Final - Andy Roddick sits down to recap Day 10 of the 2025 Australian Open where the popcorn match of the evening was Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic meeting in the Quarter Finals. Paula Badosa upsets Coco Gauff as she enters her first Grand Slam Semi-Final. Alexander Zverev beats Tommy Paul and Sabalenka rolls through to the semis over Pavlyuchenkova. Did you watch any of these matches? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Check out our Australian Open Re-Draw show where Andy & Jon Wertheim go through and re-pick their draw's starting in Round 4: https://youtu.be/jRJFKzWdIYQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1/21/25 • 18:27

Day 9 of the 2025 Australian Open, Andy Roddick gives us today's Quick Served. Andy talks about the Novak Djokovic situation with the press ahead of the Carlos Alacaraz Quarter Final match. Madison Keys beats Elena Rybakina to secure her spot in the Quarter Finals as well as Emma Navarro over Kasatkina. Iga Swiatek rolls through and Jannik Sinner beats Holger Rune in 4 sets to be matched up with Alex de Minaur in the Quarter Finals. Day 10 starts the Quarter Finals! Check out our Australian Open Re-Draw show where Andy & Jon Wertheim go through and re-pick their draw's starting in Round 4: https://youtu.be/jRJFKzWdIYQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1/20/25 • 24:52

Day 8 of the 2025 Australian Open, Andy Roddick gives us today's Quick Served. Novak Djokovic looks great after his win over Lehecka, Aryna Sabalenka dominated her match against Mirra Andreeva. Coco Gauff loses her first set in the tournament to Bencic but fights back and secures her spot in the Quarter Finals. Paula Badosa, Tommy Paul, Alexander Zverev, Pavlyuchenkova, and Carlos Alcaraz also advance into the Quarter Finals. Day 9 continues with the rest of the Round of 16 with players trying to secure their spot in the next round and we will be back tomorrow! Check out our Australian Open Re-Draw show where Andy & Jon Wertheim go through and re-pick their draw's starting in Round 4: https://youtu.be/jRJFKzWdIYQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1/19/25 • 10:58