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Novak Djokovic’s ATP Finals hopes come to an end after a shocking loss to qualifier Rinky Hijikata at the Paris Masters, while Jessica Pegula’s hot mic comments about Mirra Andreeva spark controversy ahead of the WTA Finals in Indian Wells. Plus, Jodie Burrage speaks out against online abuse, pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters unveils her signature Nike shoe, and Rafael Nadal takes on a new role with Real Madrid. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: Djokovic stunned in Paris — Rinky Hijikata upsets Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev falls to Lorenzo Musetti, and the race to the ATP Finals in Turin heats up with two qualifying spots remaining. WTA Finals hot mic drama — Jessica Pegula’s comments about Mirra Andreeva and coach Conchita Martinez spark controversy as the WTA Finals prepare to begin in Indian Wells. Jodie Burrage speaks out — The British tennis player shares disturbing online abuse and death threats following her return to competition, raising new concerns about player safety and gambling-related harassment. Anna Leigh Waters’ Nike milestone — The world No. 1 pickleball player unveils her first signature Nike court shoe at the Pickleball World Championships. Nadal’s next chapter — Rafael Nadal moves closer to joining Real Madrid’s board of directors, marking another major step in his post-tennis career. COMMENT BELOWWhat was your favorite racket story from this week? Love All's Episode with Lindsay Brandon: https://youtu.be/NEtRGR8ILm4 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_Podcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast#NovakDjokovic #JessicaPegula #WTAFinals #RafaelNadal #TennisNews #ATPFinals #AnnaLeighWaters #ServedPodcast #FiveSetter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you have a crazy Club Tennis story? We want to hear it! Call: (747) 217-3783  Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at [email protected] Andy Roddick reflects on his unexpected retirement at the US Open as Gaël Monfils and Stan Wawrinka prepare to say goodbye to the tour. He also dives into the biggest lessons he learned from legendary coaches Rick Macci, Brad Gilbert, and Larry Stefanki, whether young players should learn to slide on hard courts like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, and how to overcome mental challenges on court. Plus, Andy opens up about his struggles with overheads and shares behind-the-scenes stories from his ESPN SportsCenter commercials. 📱 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 0:45 Should Kids Slide on Hard Courts? 3:53 What Makes a Great Tennis Coach? 4:55 Andy Roddick on Training with Rick Macci 6:35 Lessons from Brad Gilbert & Larry Stefanki 7:27 What Makes a Great Youth Sports Coach? 8:32 Andy Roddick Reflects on Retirement & His Final US Open 12:09 How to Handle Shots That Aren't Working 14:03 Overcoming Mental Blocks Against Different Opponents 17:32 Behind the Scenes of Andy's ESPN SportsCenter Commercials 19:41 Closing & Chucker Confessionals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join 4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down Juan Carlos Ferrero joining Ben Shelton's coaching team and what it could mean for his future. Kim shares her thoughts on Shelton's game, Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev securing year-end No. 1, and Leylah Fernandez's impressive resurgence. Plus, WTA Finals predictions, the race to Turin, Rafa Jodar's historic rise, and the Matteo Berrettini–Lorenzo Musetti drama. 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 5:03 Rafa Jodar's Historic Rise to the ATP Top 10 6:55 Juan Carlos Ferrero Joins Ben Shelton's Coaching Team 11:08 Can Ferrero Fix Shelton's Inconsistency? 16:33 Elena Rybakina's Year-End No. 1 & Ranking Bonuses 20:49 Alexander Zverev's Year-End No. 1 & Top 10 Struggles 25:58 Carlos Alcaraz's 26-Match Winning Streak & Latest Results 27:03 Leylah Fernandez's Fall Resurgence & Back-to-Back Finals 30:26 Coach Eric Hechtman on Fernandez's Technical & Mental Improvements 33:12 Kim Clijsters on Serve Variety & Disguising the Ball Toss 41:05 ATP Finals: The Race to Turin Heats Up 44:26 WTA Finals Predictions & Indian Wells Conditions 46:41 Matteo Berrettini & Lorenzo Musetti's Italian Drama 49:10 Kim Clijsters on Handling Media Scrutiny & Personal Rumors 54:05 Rec Room 58:05 Closing Thoughts Kim’s Rec: The Cruelest Game: Chasing Greatness in Professional Tennis by Matthew Futterman https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385550723?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback  Blair’s Rec:  Maui Jim Sports Sunglasses https://www.mauijim.com/shop/sunglasses/rimless/ho-okipa?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1410774149&gbraid=0AAAAADQ1-cuMl27NdiU7x524UJmzOO4XU&gclid=CjwKCAiAqabXBhBUEiwAw_SQpaFINheyLJW4VESS6AmXKqxJZQ53-CGYA6Ix03W02mkbw-YHKaKU1hoC3nkQAvD_BwE&frameColor=10&variantCode=R407-10  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick breaks down the latest coaching shakeups as Juan Carlos Ferrero joins Ben Shelton's team and Magnus Norman emerges as a potential new coach for Jannik Sinner. Andy and Jon Wertheim discuss what these partnerships could mean for 2027 and whether Shelton can challenge Alcaraz and Sinner. Plus, Valentin Vacherot wins Basel, Diana Shnaider defeats Leylah Fernandez, Carlos Alcaraz claims the Vienna title, and Holger Rune impresses in his return from injury. Andy and Jon also break down the Race to Turin ahead of the Paris Masters.COMMENT BELOW: What do you think of Juan Carlos Ferrero joining Ben Shelton's coaching team? 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_Podcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcastTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Juan Carlos Ferrero Joins Ben Shelton's Coaching Team2:40 Andy Roddick on Ferrero and Bryan Shelton's Partnership8:10 Can Ferrero Bring Consistency to Ben Shelton's Game?13:56 Magnus Norman's Potential Partnership with Jannik Sinner16:43 Why Norman Could Be the Perfect Fit for Sinner20:46 Racket Rundown: Valentin Vacherot Wins Basel23:25 Holger Rune's Return from Injury26:49 Diana Shnaider Defeats Leylah Fernandez27:37 Carlos Alcaraz Wins Vienna and Returns to Form29:19 Is Alcaraz the Favorite in Paris and Turin?34:14 Rafael Jodar's Rise to the ATP Top 1038:45 Race to Turin: Who Claims the Final Spot?40:15 Chuckers Club Confessionals43:46 Vote for the Top 10 Matches of the Year44:19 Andy Roddick's Swear JarTheme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/--- --- --- ---Served with Andy Roddick is your home for all things ATP and WTA Tours, Tennis Breaking News, Draw Previews, Match Recaps, Player Interviews, Match Previews and more. We will be covering all of the Grand Slams to talk about the results of the best players including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Alex Eala, Iva Jovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Jodar.--- --- --- —#ServedPodcast #AndyRoddick #BenShelton #JuanCarlosFerrero #CarlosAlcaraz #JannikSinner #MagnusNorman #BrianShelton #DarrenCahill #JonWertheim #ATPTour #ATPFinals #ParisMasters #RaceToTurin #TennisNews #TennisCoaching #TennisPodcast #NovakDjokovic #AlexanderZverev #HolgerRune #Tennis2026 Thank you to our sponsors: Airbnb Cadillac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jannik Sinner adds Magnus Norman to his coaching team, Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev secure year-end World No. 1, and Stan Wawrinka plays the final match of his career in Basel. Plus, the race to Turin heats up as Italy's Davis Cup roster sparks controversy. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: Set 1: Sinner's coaching shakeup — Magnus Norman officially joins Team Sinner for 2027, Darren Cahill prepares to retire, and Juan Carlos Ferrero teases a new coaching partnership. Set 2: New World No. 1s — Elena Rybakina makes history as Kazakhstan's first year-end World No. 1, while Alexander Zverev secures the top spot on the men's side. Set 3: Italy's Davis Cup drama — Matteo Berrettini is left off Italy's Final 8 roster, speculation surrounds his relationship with Lorenzo Musetti, and Carlos Alcaraz returns to lead Spain. Set 4: Race to Turin heats up — Frances Tiafoe's Vienna exit puts his ATP Finals hopes in jeopardy, while Rafael Jodar, Alex de Minaur, Novak Djokovic, and Taylor Fritz battle for the final qualifying spot. Set 5: Stan's final chapter — Stan Wawrinka says goodbye to professional tennis in Basel, Holger Rune celebrates his first tour-level win in over a year, and Matthew Dellavedova 100th win in a single season.  Check out Jon Wertheim’s Wawrinka tribute here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfCfMx4Mf40/ COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 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  #5Setter #TennisNews #JannikSinner #StanWawrinka #NovakDjokovic #AlexanderZverev #ElenaRybakina #ATPFinals #DavisCup #HolgerRune #ATPTour #WTATour #TennisPodcast #RaceToTurin #MagnusNorman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you have a crazy Club Tennis story? We want to hear it! Call: (747) 217-3783  Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at [email protected] Andy Roddick breaks down the hidden costs of professional tennis, revealing how much players actually spend on coaches, trainers, travel, and hotels—and why prize money doesn't tell the whole story. He explains how stars like Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper pay their teams during injuries, the financial realities of skipping tournaments, and how players navigate unpredictable hotel bookings. 📱 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 0:19 Introducing Club Confessionals 2:10 How Much Does a Professional Tennis Team Cost? 3:02 Travel Expenses, Player Earnings & Hidden Costs 4:56 How Tennis Federations Support Players 5:30 Hotel Bookings: What Happens When Players Lose Early? 7:45 Why Andy Avoided Tournament Hotels 9:24 How Players Get Hotel Deals & Sponsorships 9:53 Do Tennis Coaches Get Paid When Players Are Injured? 12:05 How Injuries Impact Lower-Ranked Players' Teams 12:44 Financial Penalties for Skipping Tournaments 13:04 Appearance Fees, Bonus Pools & Player Incentives 15:35 Why Did Andy Always Pull Up His Sleeves? 17:39 Andy's Hilarious Story After the 2009 Wimbledon Final 18:26 Closing Thoughts Thank you to our sponsors: Cadillac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join 4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they sit down with WTA Director of Safeguarding & Integrity Lindsay Brandon for an inside look at the fight to protect tennis players. Brandon reveals how the WTA's Threat Matrix program identifies online abusers, why angry gamblers are responsible for much of the harassment, and how betting platforms are beginning to ban offenders. The trio discusses recent online abuse targeting Coco Gauff and Iva Jovic, safeguarding concerns involving coaches and families, and the challenges of holding social media platforms accountable. Plus, Kim reflects on how player safety has evolved since her time on tour and what still needs to change. 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 0:20 Jannik Sinner hires Magnus Norman 4:32 Sinner's return & Juan Carlos Ferrero's coaching future 5:46 Lindsay Brandon, WTA’s Director of Safeguarding & Integrity joins Love All 8:46 Why the WTA created a safeguarding department 11:10 Monitoring abuse from coaches, parents & team members 14:07 Protecting players who don't recognize abusive relationships 18:16 How the WTA investigates concerns & anonymous reports 23:07 Holding coaches accountable & enforcing safeguarding standards 26:16 Kim reflects on player safety during her career 28:19 Why reports of abuse are increasing on the WTA Tour 31:02 Lindsay's role in anti-doping & player education 32:55 Threat Matrix: How the WTA fights online abuse 36:48 How players are protected from abusive messages 39:45 Threat Matrix results: Removing serious online abusers 40:47 How abusive posts and accounts get removed 43:48 Why aren't social media platforms doing more? 46:26 The Bad Actor Program: Banning abusive gamblers 49:57 Holding betting platforms accountable 52:24 The challenges of stopping international gamblers 54:23 Sports betting revenue vs. player safety 57:20 Why lower-ranked players may be more vulnerable to online abuse 1:00:04 Can the WTA actually stop online harassment? 1:06:41 Kim & Blair react to the WTA's player protection efforts 1:09:48 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down tennis' new anti-doping rules and Lorenzo Musetti's bizarre mid-match doping alarm. Andy shares his wild US Open drug-testing story, questions whether the new requirements go too far, and reacts to Musetti's win over Taylor Fritz and Daniil Medvedev's latest title defense. Plus, they discuss Elena Rybakina's push for year-end No. 1, the heated race to the ATP Finals, and Kateřina Siniaková's singles and doubles success. CALL IN WITH YOUR CLUBHOUSE CONFESSION: (747) 217-3783 COMMENT BELOW: Are the ITIA's new rules too strict, or are they necessary to keep tennis fair? 📩 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 Welcome to Served 2:24 The craziest club tennis voicemail ever 4:13 Pitching a '90s call-in show: Club Confessional 6:48 Junior tennis confessional: the dad in the tree 8:14 What even is a UTR? 10:54 Musetti ends four-year title drought 15:19 Medvedev's sneaky good season 19:13 Prize money & the value of a main draw spot 21:30 Brussels title recap 22:20 Siniakova & what "doubles specialist" should mean 26:16 Rybakina beats Fernandez, Rybakina's MVP year 28:28 Zverev closing in on No. 1 & WTA Finals field 31:11 the ATP Finals bubble 33:30 Musetti's 1 a.m. anti-doping alarm 36:57 Should players get the coaches' tablet data? 37:40 ITIA's new whereabouts rules for 2027 40:29 Andy's drug test story 44:18 Playing devil's advocate on the new rules 46:17 How to send in your Club Confessional --- --- --- --- Served with Andy Roddick is your home for all things ATP and WTA Tours, Tennis Breaking News, Draw Previews, Match Recaps, Player Interviews, Match Previews and more. We will be covering all of the Grand Slams to talk about the results of the best players including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Alex Eala, Iva Jovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Jodar. --- --- --- — #ServedPodcast #AndyRoddick #TennisPodcast #TennisNews #ATPTour #WTATour #Tennis2026 #LorenzoMusetti #TaylorFritz #ElenaRybakina #ArynaSabalenka #NovakDjokovic #CarlosAlcaraz #BenShelton #ATPFInals #RaceToTurin #TennisDoping #ITIA #TennisRules Thank you to our sponsors: Airbnb Cadillac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jannik Sinner turns up on a Six Kings Slam poster, Djokovic takes a Basel wildcard to chase Turin, and the WTA Finals field is set after Swiatek ends her season and Kostyuk retires in Ningbo. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Sinner comeback watch — the Six Kings Slam poster, the knee timeline, and Ferrero on the coaching link. 2. Race to Turin — Djokovic's Basel wildcard, three clinched, and who's still on court. 3. WTA Finals field set — Swiatek shuts down 2026, Kostyuk retires, Muchova takes the last spot, the alternate race. 4. Svitolina and Monfils — the update, plus Jon Wertheim's tribute to Gaël. 5. The long farewell — Goffin's comeback in Brussels, Cirstea's last season, Wawrinka saves five match points, and One Last Backhand in Geneva. COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 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  #TennisNews #RacketSports #Sinner #Djokovic #Swiatek #Goffin #Wawrinka #WTAFinals #RaceToTurin #SixKingsSlam #ServedPodcast #5Setter #TennisPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at [email protected] Andy Roddick tackles some of tennis' biggest questions, from whether the US Open has become too expensive for everyday fans to the greatest rivalries that never reached their full potential. He reveals his unconventional racket-smashing techniques, explains how players can build confidence and improve their decision-making, and reflects on the unforgettable Monica Seles–Steffi Graf rivalry. Plus, Andy shares behind-the-scenes stories from Saturday Night Live and Lip Sync Battle! 📱 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  Andy and Brooke’s Lip Sync Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY3v73WqZSg  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy  0:33 What’s the most underrated rivalry in tennis history?  3:18 Andy’s favorite racket smash story  5:21 How has the US Open changed over the years?  10:16 How do athletes build confidence and belief?  12:35 Andy’s advice on training decision-making  16:56 SNL vs. Lip Sync Battle: Which was harder?  18:31 Why Lip Sync Battle made Andy so uncomfortable  19:31 Andy’s Lip Sync Battle against Brooke and Serena Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices