Served with Andy Roddick

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Andy Roddick pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked parts of pro tennis—the brutal, nonstop travel that defines life on tour—breaking down the “gritty” logistics and why 95% of players aren’t flying private. He reflects on a 2004 season that saw him rack up over 100,000 miles—enough to circle the globe 4 times—while explaining how constant travel impacts performance and preparation. Roddick mixes insight with stories you won’t hear in a post-match interview, from nearly losing his passport in Russia to a $1,000 bet with Sam Querrey involving a “bull dance” after a match against Rafael Nadal. Fans also get a look at the details behind the scenes, including racket tension at altitude, gear routines, and the real meaning behind his infamous “FIGJAM” Reebok line.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy 

0:38 How do pro tennis players manage travel? 

2:30 How do you travel with equipment?

3:44 How do you travel home with a trophy after winning? 

5:35 Who decides what clothes players wear on tour? 

6:47 The hardest city to travel to on tour 

8:27 Breaking down Andy's insane 2004 travel season 

11:24 How do pros choose hitting partners? 

12:54 The $1,000 bull dance bet with Sam Querrey vs. Rafa 

15:06 Andy's craziest travel day ever 

16:13 Customs nightmares and lost passport stories 

18:54 Random Question of the Day: What did "FIGJAM" stand for?
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Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down the biggest headlines — a mystery illness sweeping the Madrid Open, Hailey Baptiste's viral racket smash, the Vondrousova anti-doping case, the CEO of the WTA stepping down, and the Taylor Fritz–Morgan Riddle breakup.

During the fan Q&A segment, Kim reflects on the surprising "post-Slam" loneliness she felt after her 2005 US Open victory and offers tactical advice on overcoming first-round jitters through constant foot movement. The discussion dives into the high-stakes world of tennis media as Blair explains the decision-making process behind "spicy" on-court interviews, while Kim recounts the comical origin of her legendary doubles partnership with Ai Sugiyama. Closing on a personal note, Kim shares the story of when her sons realized she was a famous tennis player.

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Blair’s Rec:

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All 

10:30 Henley’s Headlines: Madrid Open

14:17 WTA CEO steps down & ITF lawsuit 

16:44 Vondrousova anti-doping case update 

25:38 Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle breakup 

29:42 Fan Q&A: After winning a Grand Slam, is there an emotion you felt that would surprise people? 

32:01 How long did the glow of a Slam win last? 

33:13 What is your funniest media memory? 

37:09 Which player you faced would you most like to interview? 

38:17 How do tennis players learn English when it's not their first language? 

43:23 As a teen breakout, what kept you grounded and hungry? 

46:29 How do I overcome nerves? 

51:25 When there's a spicy moment during a match, what's the process for the on-court interviewer? 

55:48 How did you and Sugiyama come to pair up as a doubles team? 

59:16 When did Kim's kids realize their mom was famous? 

1:06:09 Rec Room 

1:11:27 Closing thoughts 
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Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim discuss the news that Carlos Alcaraz is OUT of Rome AND Roland Garros. Rafael Jodor is wins more 17 of his first 25: more than Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sinner, AND Fonseca. They also discuss Jannik Sinner and his 24-match Masters 1000 win streak (3rd longest ever), Coco Gauff falls in a third-set tiebreak, and we get into NCAA programs cutting tennis with the latest news coming from Arkansas. Get Andy’s takes on all of this and more in today’s episode!

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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. Roberto Bautista Agut Madrid farewell & Rafael Jodar wins his debut

2. Ons Jabeur announces birth of her new son & Camilla Giorgi announces she’ll return in 2027

3. WTA announced that CEO Portia Archer has stepped down

4. Tennis took over the 2026 Laureus Awards

5. The World Team Table Tennis Championships start next Tuesday

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Andy Roddick sits down with rising star Iva Jovic for this episode of Q&Andy. Jovic offers direct advice for juniors turning pro, explains how she reframes pressure, and shares a court geometry tip from Novak Djokovic shaping her game. The episode includes a debate on Roger Federer’s backhand volley vs. John Isner’s serve, plus her view that the sport chooses you. They also break down Iga Świątek’s dominance on clay and end with a funny question from an eight-year-old fan.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy with Iva Jovic 

0:57 Advice for juniors trying to break onto the pro scene? 

1:36 What signature shot would you steal from any player? 

2:46 How do you deal with mental pressure? 

4:04 Best advice Novak Djokovic has given you?

4:54 Iva's dream Grand Slam tournament to win 

5:57 Favorite female player to watch 

6:43 Did Iva fall in love with tennis right away? 

9:20 Random Question of the Day: What would tennis balls say if they could talk?
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