Served with Andy Roddick

• Is Tennis Finally Taking Mental Health Seriously? | Mardy Fish Joins Served with Andy Roddick

  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

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• What do Rory McIlroy & Carlos Alcaraz have in common? Plus Federer eyes return & Emma’s coaching search news

  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

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• Served Q&A: Sinner Suspension, Fonseca Buzz, Changing One Tennis Rule, and more

  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

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• Love All: Belinda Bencic on Tennis, Motherhood & Comeback Goals

  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

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• Sabalenka & Mensik Win Big, Eala Makes History, Djokovic Upset | Served with Andy Roddick

  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

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