Episodes

  • Miami Open Headlines, Alcaraz Gets A Yacht, Rafa Nadal Padel Tour & More

    Miami Open Headlines, Alcaraz Gets A Yacht, Rafa Nadal Padel Tour & More
    Mar 27 2026
    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 Subscribe to the 5-Setter Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Grab Some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ #TennisNews #ATP #WTA #Sabalenka #ArthurFils #CocoGauff #MiamiOpen #GrandSlamMoney #AlcarazYacht Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Andy Roddick’s Journey To World #1: Sleep, Serve, & More | Q&Andy

    Andy Roddick’s Journey To World #1: Sleep, Serve, & More | Q&Andy
    Mar 26 2026
    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 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. 📱 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: 0:06 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Gabriela Sabatini on Rivalries, Shyness & Finding Herself Beyond Tennis | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    Gabriela Sabatini on Rivalries, Shyness & Finding Herself Beyond Tennis | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters
    Mar 25 2026
    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. 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Alex Eala Joins the Show, Alcaraz Upset, Iga Fires Coach & Osaka Retirement Hints?

    Alex Eala Joins the Show, Alcaraz Upset, Iga Fires Coach & Osaka Retirement Hints?
    Mar 24 2026
    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. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite moment from the Alex Eala interview? 📩 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 & 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Miami Open 2026: Gauff Injury Update, Sabalenka’s Team & Meddy Loses Bags

    Miami Open 2026: Gauff Injury Update, Sabalenka’s Team & Meddy Loses Bags
    Mar 20 2026
    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 Subscribe to the 5-Setter Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Grab Some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • James Blake on Miami Open Chaos, Scheduling Drama & the Fonseca Phenomenon | Q&Andy

    James Blake on Miami Open Chaos, Scheduling Drama & the Fonseca Phenomenon | Q&Andy
    Mar 19 2026
    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 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. 📱 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Sabalenka’s Return Strategy, Medvedev’s Technique, & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    Sabalenka’s Return Strategy, Medvedev’s Technique, & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters
    Mar 18 2026
    4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters prepares for her return to the court after Achilles rehab as Blair Henley reports live from the rain-soaked Miami Open qualifying rounds. They break down the Sabalenka–Rybakina rivalry, Kim asking for her opponent’s press conference transcripts pre-match, and the coaching culture in Europe. The episode also touches on player-led media, Moutet’s viral racket throw, and wraps with Rec Room favorites like wellness trends and travel gear. 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: Kim’s return to the court 1:40 Miami Open update: Weather, humidity, and player matchups 5:20 Henley’s Headlines: Sabalenka & Sinner win Indian Wells singles titles 10:59 Townsend & Siniaková win doubles at Indian Wells 13:10 Kim on adjusting to conditions during the Sunshine Swing 15:15 Moutet throws his racket after a loss 20:18 Ons Jabeur launches a new YouTube channel 25:50 The "Love All Frosé": Miami Open’s signature drink 29:00 Kim-formation: Deep dive into the Sabalenka vs. Rybakina final 36:30 Why Sabalenka shared her tactical return strategy 45:15 The Technique Debate: Daniil Medvedev’s "Octopus" style 48:10 Coaching Degrees: The importance of a technical foundation 52:45 Rec Room: Kim’s recovery supplements and "Parasite Detox" 57:03 Rec Room: Blair’s "Mary Poppins" work bag 1:01:00 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Indian Wells 2026 Recap: Sinner’s Dominance, Medvedev’s Grit, & Next Gen Taking Over

    Indian Wells 2026 Recap: Sinner’s Dominance, Medvedev’s Grit, & Next Gen Taking Over
    Mar 17 2026
    2026 Indian Wells is in the books, and the consistency machines are rolling. Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down Aryna Sabalenka’s dominant run and remarkable tiebreak streak, along with Jannik Sinner’s historic milestone as the youngest player to complete the Hard Court Masters set. They also discuss Daniil Medvedev’s resurgence, young stars Victoria Mboko and João Fonseca, Novak Djokovic skipping Miami, Coco Gauff’s injury concerns, and the Saudi investment news reshaping the ATP calendar. COMMENT BELOW: Outside of Sinner, Alcaraz, and Sabalenka, who do you think can win a Slam? 📩 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 Episode Intro 1:29 Welcome to Served 2:40 Aryna Sabalenka Wins 2026 Indian Wells 10:51 Personality Contrast: Sabalenka vs. Rybakina 13:19 Perfect Delivery 16:15 Jannik Sinner Dominance 22:16 Daniil Medvedev’s 2026 Hot Start 25:17 Medvedev called Andy for Advice post-US Open Loss 34:28 Why João Fonseca is an Intriguing Prospect 37:15 Injury Comebacks: Arthur Fils and Jack Draper 38:59 Novak Djokovic’s Decision to Pull Out of 2026 Miami 42:10 Coco Gauff’s Arm Injury 44:22 Bold Prediction: Winning a Slam in the Next Two Years 46:11 Mirra Andreeva: Managing Pressure and On-Court Clarity 49:38 Saudi PIF Investment and Grass Court Shifts 56:48 Teaser: The Alex Eala Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins