5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. Carlos Alcaraz is out of Cincinnati, the National Bank Open has become an all-out upset party, and Premier Padel just made its UK debut in London — it's a packed week in racket sports. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: Top Seed Turmoil in Montreal — Zverev, Medvedev, & Fritz all fall early at the National Bank Open US Open Mixed Doubles Wish List Grows — Navarro/Paul, Boulter/de Minaur, Venus/Bublik & more sign up Alcaraz Withdraws from Cincinnati — defending champ sits out as wrist rehab continues WTA Signs IMG as Broadcast Partner — multi-year production deal kicks off with the 2027 season Premier Padel Lands in London for the First Time — the UK's biggest-ever pro padel event is underway at Olympia London COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 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.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast #TennisNews #RacketSports #CarlosAlcaraz #NationalBankOpen #USOpen #PremierPadel #ATP #WTA #ServedPodcast #5Setter #TennisPodcast #WeeklyRecap #PadelNews 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 answers listener questions on everything from match-day routines and pre-match superstitions to the mental side of professional tennis, before sharing why Larry Stefanki was one of the best coaches he ever worked with. Andy dives into sports psychology, tour life, Wimbledon broadcasting, and a debate over bagels—both the tennis kind and the breakfast kind. 📱 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 Sign up for the US Open Served Bracket Challenge! https://served.bracket.tennis/  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy 1:00 Andy's match-day routine and superstitions 5:34 How much does mindset matter in tennis? 8:58 Are sports psychologists more valuable today? 10:49 What made Larry Stefanki such a great coach? 12:30 The coaching tip that transformed Andy's backhand 14:15 How many bagels did Andy hand out on tour? 16:28 Andy's go-to bagel order  17:55 Was it hard not to swear while commentating at Wimbledon? 19:12 Bracket Challenge reminder & outro 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 the biggest stories in tennis, from the full anti-doping decision involving Markéta Vondroušová to Carlos Alcaraz's recovery update, Alex Eala's breakthrough WTA title, Jessica Pegula's strong summer form, and the star-studded US Open mixed doubles field. The conversation also dives into Kim's unforgettable rain-delay comeback against Justine Henin at the 2005 Toronto Open, why preparation matters more than match reps, Novak Djokovic's thoughts on changing tennis rules, and the biggest storylines heading into the North American hard-court swing. 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  Kim’s Rec: Magnesium Bisglycinate Blair’s Rec: ASAP Sports ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Welcome to Love All 01:03 How Kim Handled Rain Delays  05:36 Markéta Vondroušová Anti-Doping Decision  13:12 More US Open Mixed Doubles Teams Announced  19:27 Carlos Alcaraz's July Photo Dump & Wrist Update  24:55 16-Year-Old Kristina Liutova Makes WTA History  27:45 Alex Eala Wins First WTA Title  39:14 Novak Djokovic Wants Shorter Matches?  46:20 Kim's 2005 Canada Open Memories  51:03 Rec Room 54:29 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick is back on Served to break down a loaded week of tennis news. Carlos Alcaraz sets social media on fire with full-speed hitting videos ahead of his US Open and Cincinnati title defense. The guys react to Taylor Fritz taking the Washington title over Rafa Jodar, Alexandra Eala's breakout run as the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title, and whether she's officially a top-ten threat? Plus: the ITIA's four-year suspension of 2023 Wimbledon Champion Markéta Vondrousova is confirmed — Andy digs into the ruling, the missed-test protocols every player should know, and why his early sympathy shifted. The crew also covers Cruz Hewitt following in Lleyton's footsteps, Emma Raducanu ruled out of the US Open with a stress fracture, Venus and Serena Williams landing a Cincinnati doubles wildcard, and Novak Djokovic's radical scoring idea. COMMENT BELOW:What do you think of Carlos Alcaraz’s practice videos? 📩 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/ Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Ads 0:24 Welcome to Served 1:40 Fritz Wins Washington 4:53 Alex Eala Wins her First WTA Title 7:58 First Filipino WTA Champion 9:52 Cruz Hewitt Follows in Lleyton's Footsteps 16:37 Andy Roddick reacts to Alcaraz Practice Videos 18:33 Alcaraz Cornrows Reaction 20:44 The Vondrousova Ruling: 4-Year Ban Confirmed 29:53 Venus & Serena Get a Cincinnati Wildcard 31:18 Raducanu Out of the US Open 32:45 Djokovic's Radical Scoring Idea 34:22 Holger Rune Returns Next Week --- --- --- Served with Andy Roddick is your home for all the ATP and WTA Tours Tennis Breaking News, Draw Previews, Match Recaps, Player Interviews, Match Previews and more. We cover the largest tournaments throughout the season including the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open, Shanghai and talk about the best players including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Emma Raducanu, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Roger Federer, Jack Draper. --- --- --- Thank you to our sponsors: ServiceNow Airbnb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. Novak Djokovic is heading back to Cincinnati for the first time since his legendary 2023 final against Carlos Alcaraz — and Alcaraz himself is teasing a return from injury ahead of the US Open. Meanwhile, a scary heat collapse in Memphis and a new generation of Hewitt taking over DC kept the week packed. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: Alexandrova Collapses during Memphis Heat Wave Cruz Hewitt wins his first ATP Tour match in DC Alex Eala knocks out defending champion Leylah Fernandez Draper gets Wild Card to Montreal Djokovic will play first Cincinnati Open since 2023 COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 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.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast #TennisNews #RacketSports #NovakDjokovic #CarlosAlcaraz #AlexEala #ATP #WTA #ServedPodcast #5Setter #TennisPodcast #WeeklyRecap #DCOpen #CincinnatiOpen 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 sits down with Leylah Fernandez ahead of the Canadian Open to discuss Serena Williams' return, the possibility of playing doubles with Venus again, and the pressure of competing in front of a home crowd. Leylah also looks back on her 2021 US Open run, explains how the New York crowd fueled her breakthrough, and shares the players she modeled her game after. 📱 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 Leylah Fernandez joins Q&Andy 1:33 Playing in Canada: excitement vs. pressure 2:21 Behind the scenes at the ESPYs 4:10 Steph Curry & fan interactions 6:40 Are there fewer left-handed players on tour? 6:50 What was Leylah's favorite memory from her 2021 US Open run? 7:57 Using the New York crowd as fuel 8:43 Studying Kerber, Henin & Nadal 11:13 Serena, Venus & the ultimate doubles dilemma 11:52 Toronto vs. Montreal & favorite hometown spots 14:10 The legendary 100-layer lasagna debate 15:04 Final thoughts Thank you to our sponsors: Airbnb 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 Jannik Sinner's decision to skip Montreal, the star-studded US Open mixed doubles field, and the biggest stories kicking off the North American hard-court swing. Kim also shares her thoughts on peaking for the US Open, the ATP's latest ball-change experiment, and the sport's rising young stars. 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  Kim’s Rec: Spa Water Blair’s Rec: Shark Chill Pill https://www.sharkninja.com/shark-chillpill-3-in-1-personal-cooling-system-carbon/FA022.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqL-9ag68q8tcyUCMCATb1Zw-6l7IbCEVlRDhB4ez5V4dn-vgp3&dwvar_FA022_color=2D2C2D  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Intro + Kim's Belgium Farmhouse  01:16 Kim's Dad's US Open Note  03:01 First-Time Champions  06:40 DC Open Begins + Tiafoe's Home Pressure  09:35 US Open Mixed Doubles Teams Revealed  15:28 Mixed Doubles Format & Doubles Promotion Debate  19:04 The Next Generation Has Arrived  23:28 ATP Testing Earlier Ball Changes  28:26 Burning Questions: Sinner Skips Toronto  38:26 Open vs. Closed Stance  42:24 Kim’s Off-Court Hobbies  45:39 Rec Room  48:51 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick sits down with 2026 Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva just weeks after her breakthrough Grand Slam victory. Having won the 2026 French Open earlier this year and preparing for the North American hard-court swing, Mirra reflects on the emotions of becoming a major champion, working with Conchita Martínez, and the viral "Thank Me" speeches. Plus: Andy and Producer Mike break down the top players withdrawing from the Canadian Open, the Venus Williams doubles shuffle in DC, and a first look at the star-studded US Open mixed doubles field — Sabalenka/Djokovic, Rybakina/Fritz, Andreeva/Rublev and more. COMMENT BELOW: What’s your favorite Mirra Andreeva moment? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter! 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/ Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Ads 00:24 Welcome to Served 01:16 Sinner & Djokovic Withdraw from the Canadian Open 09:29 Alex Eala pulls from Venus Williams' Doubles Pairing in DC 10:42 US Open Mixed Doubles Field Announced 17:38 Mirra Andreeva Joins the Show 19:26 Her Roland Garros Memories: "So Many Emotions" 20:21 Becoming the Favorite as the Top Seeds Fell at RG 23:03 The Story Behind "I Want to Thank Me" 28:00 Dealing with On-Court Frustration 29:20 Coaching with Conchita Martínez 36:27 Andy's serve EXPOSED 38:04 Life with a Sister on Tour 47:37 A Refreshingly Grounded 19-Year-Old 49:31 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Roland Garros Becomes the First Grand Slam to Offer Players a Revenue Share 2. Novak Djokovic Hints at Retirement at Fanatics Fest in New York 3. WTA Announces Mandatory Gene-Testing Policy for All Tour Players 4. Cincinnati Open Drops a Stacked Entry List Featuring Every Top 10 Player 5. The DC Open Kicks Off the American Hardcourt Swing To hear Mike's full conversation with Jon Wertheim — including talk of a potential US Open mixed doubles boycott — click here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 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 #TennisNews #RacketSports #NovakDjokovic #CincinnatiOpen #RolandGarros #WTA #ATP #ServedPodcast #5Setter #TennisPodcast #WeeklyRecap #GrandSlam # Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dink streams globally on Apple TV on Friday, July 24, 2026 Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at [email protected] Andy Roddick sits down with actor Jake Johnson ahead of the release of The Dink, the Apple TV pickleball comedy that also marks Roddick's film debut, and the two swap stories about Ed Harris's on set intensity, Brad Gilbert's coaching cameo and emoji habit, and the eternal tennis versus pickleball debate. 📱 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 with Jake Johnson 1:21 – Casting Andy in The Dink 2:44 – Jake's method prep: training with pro pickleball players 3:04 – The tennis world's obsession with legs 4:56 – Brad Gilbert's "sturdy" legs verdict 5:16 – Andy's injury and most embarrassing moment on set 6:40 – What The Dink is actually about 8:12 – Is Ed Harris terrifying in real life? 9:56 – Jake's Andy Roddick impression 11:09 – Aaron Chen is a comedic genius 13:43 – Tennis vs. pickleball? 15:41 – Brad Gilbert's insane emoji texting habit 16:37 – Which New Girl character would win a Grand Slam first? 17:14 – Random Question of the Day: Chicago travel recs Thank you to our sponsors: Airbnb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices