Served with Andy Roddick

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. Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from 2026 Barcelona

2. Underarm Serve on Match Point 

3. Roland Garros increases prize money in 2026

4. Borris Becker sells his US Open Trophy for $357k

5. The NCAA changes their prize money rule for junior players

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Andy Roddick pulls back the curtain on tennis greatness, revealing what made Roger Federer nearly impossible to solve, why Rafael Nadal’s forehand felt like “death” across five sets, and how Novak Djokovic’s extreme discipline separated him from everyone chasing him. This episode dives into the real differences between the Big 3 and the rising “New 2” of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner—plus a hilarious look back at the Big 3 karaoke moments from Roland Garros in the late 2000’s.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy 

0:50 What gets overlooked about Roger Federer? 

2:30 Andy's game plans for facing Federer 

4:00 The nightmare of Rafael Nadal’s heavy forehand 

5:29 Understanding the "arc" and margin of Rafa's spin 

7:21 How court surfaces impact Nadal’s power

7:54 Novak Djokovic’s "maniacal" discipline and flexibility 

10:07 When did Djokovic first arrive as a serious threat? 

11:52 Comparing the competition faced by the Big Three to the "New Two" (Alcaraz & Sinner) 

12:58 Locker room reactions to the Big Three losing 

14:10 The hardest players to handle outside the Big Three 

15:59 Reacting to Novak & Rafa's Roland-Garros karaoke

17:38 Andy Roddick's go-to karaoke anthem
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Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley for a deep dive into the rapid rise of Belgium’s newest star, Hanne Vandewinkel. Fresh off a Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier weekend where Belgium stunned the United States, Hanne opens up about her first Top 20 victory over Iva Jovic, the emotional impact of a surprise video message from cycling legend Wout van Aert, and what it really feels like to balance the WTA tour with her life as a medical student. 

The episode also covers the biggest stories on tour, including Jannik Sinner’s historic dominance as the new World No. 1 following his Monte Carlo victory, and the "bestie" vibes between him and Carlos Alcaraz. The duo also discusses Mirra Andreeva’s clinical performance in Linz, and a special guest question from Zizou Bergs.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All

4:04 Hanne Vandewinkel Joins The Show

5:50 The Impact of Kirsten Flipkens 

8:15 Tactical Play & Managing Match Nerves 

12:12 Cycling Passion & Wout van Aert Motivation 

15:02 Reaching the Top 100 & Future Tournament Goals 

17:41 Learning in the Grand Slam Environment 

19:10 Mental Growth & Believe on Court 

22:27 The Art of the Slice: Early Development 

25:03 Balancing Professional Tennis with Medical School 

29:06 Eye Training & Focus Techniques 

31:56 Quick Questions: Phone Apps, Hobbies, & Best Advice 

36:38 Personality Traits & Positive Outlook 

40:23 Henley’s Headlines: Linze & Monte Carlo Results 

43:18 Sinner vs. Alcaraz: Rivalry & Respect 

51:10 Kim-formation: The Rise of Valentin Vacherot 

54:03 Support Systems & The Power of Inner Belief 

56:15 Guest Question: Zizou Bergs on Humility vs. Success 

1:00:57 Learning to Say No & Avoiding Distractions 

1:03:01 Mindset in a Grand Slam Final 

1:06:12 Closing thoughts
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Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive deep into the Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz "Monopoly" over the ATP tour. With the two stars holding a combined 26,000+ ranking points, is there any hope for the rest of the field? Plus, we discuss Jack Draper’s retirement in Barcelona, Mirra Andreeva’s "thank yourself" tradition, and a massive Netflix announcement regarding Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Ads

0:28 Welcome to Served

0:55 Breaking News: Jack Draper’s Injury in Barcelona

5:14 Dealing with Point Defending While Injured

5:53 2026 Monte Carlo Recap

7:16 Medvedev gets bageled & Racket Smash

13:38 Vacherot makes Monte Carlo Semi-Final

22:51 Sinner & Alcaraz: Dominating Every Surface

25:10 The Massive Ranking Point Gap

28:45 Zverev Mid-Match: "I Don’t Know How to Play Him"

30:31 Roddick on Matchup Nightmares (Federer vs. Nadal)

37:43 Explaining the 52-Week Ranking System

47:12 Why Tennis Players Make Great Golfers

48:23 Mirra Andreeva’s "Thank Myself" Tradition

49:36 BJK Cup: Belgium Upsets Team USA

50:34 Netflix Announcement: Chris Evert & Martina Navratilova

53:46 Wrap Up & Q&Andy Preview
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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. Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner fight for World No. 1
2. 2026 BJK CUP teen takeover
3. NCAA Rule Change puts College Tennis at a crossroads
4. Holger Rune’s return from injury is set
5. Gael Monfils brekas records at 2026 Monte Carlo

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Full episode with Craig Tiley & Brian Vahaly: https://youtu.be/ox1n4zaasaQ

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