Served with Andy Roddick

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Andy Roddick breaks down everything you need to know about Indian Wells in this episode of Q&Andy, from why “Tennis Paradise” feels different than a Grand Slam to the controversy around Dunlop balls on slow courts. He also reacts to Taylor Fritz’s viral Twitch rant, explains how ball contracts actually work and why players cannot just request new balls every few games, and shuts down the “fifth Slam” debate.

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0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy 

0:51 The atmosphere of "Tennis Paradise" at Indian Wells 

2:07 Andy’s favorite Indian Wells restaurants & Pop-A-Shot record 

3:33 Andy’s favorite (and least favorite) Indian Wells memories 

5:20 Playing against the wind: Desert court conditions & racket tension 

7:38 Taylor Fritz's Twitch rant on ball quality

10:48 Why tennis balls can’t be changed every serve 

12:01 Should Indian Wells be a "Fifth Slam"?

12:36 What celebrity were you most excited to see in the crowd?
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4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley sit down with Martina Hingis to revisit Kim and Martina’s head to head battles, her elite anticipation skills, and how tactical players succeed in today’s power era. Martina reflects on growing up as a teenage prodigy and her relationship with her mother Melanie. The episode also breaks down current tour headlines, including Dubai tensions, Serena Williams’ comeback teasers, and Coco Gauff weighing in on the ball kid and towel debate.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All

1:50 Henley’s Headlines: Conflicts in the Middle East & impact on the tennis tour 

3:41 Serena Williams comeback rumors: Practice footage with Alycia Parks 

5:22 Aryna Sabalenka’s new puppy 

7:14 The Towel Debate: Coco Gauff weighs in on ball kids handling towels 

10:59 Kim-formation: ATX Open- Peyton Stearns vs. Taylor Townsend 

14:41 Merida Open: Christina Bucsa’s unique background with her Olympian father 18:39 Martina Hingis joins the show 

19:30 Life in Switzerland: Skiing and family time 

22:01 Raising a daughter: Pony rides, mountain biking, and maternal instincts 

25:34 Playing with Kim: Memories of Wimbledon legends

28:08 How Martina would play Sabalenka & Rybakina 

36:31 Anticipation vs. Learning: Martina’s "half-court" training methods 

43:18 Martina’s relationship with her mother, Melanie Molitor 

47:22 Growing up in the spotlight: Winning Slams at 16 vs. social media today 

52:24 Indian Wells memories: Hiking Palm Canyon and the "old" stadium 

56:20 Head-to-Head: Kim vs. Martina records & Dallas exhibitions 

57:52 Would Martina coach Mira Andreeva? 

1:10:06 The Underarm Serve in the 1999 French Open final 

1:14:02 Closing thoughts
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Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive into a heavy week on the ATP tour, ranging from historic statistical milestones to the serious situation in Dubai.

We start with a Racket Rundown talking through the victories of Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli, and Peyton Stearns. Then we dive into breaking news out of Dubai, where over 40 ATP players and staff—including Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev—found themselves hunkered down in a hotel waiting for airspace to open.

Then, we transition to a lighthearted interview with 21-year-old American star Alex Michelsen. From his childhood bedroom, Alex talks about his transition from an "average junior" to a Top 50 pro, his decision to play right-handed despite being a natural lefty, and the experience of playing for Andre Agassi at the Laver Cup

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⏰TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction

1:33 Welcome to Served

2:12 Racket Rundown: Peyton Stearns and Winning at Home

4:44 Taylor Townsend’s Post-Match Fire

7:58 Flavio Cobolli Cracks the Top 15

10:16 Daniil Medvedev’s Historic 23rd Title

16:16 Crisis in Dubai: Players Stranded Amid Geopolitical Conflict

18:32 The "Escape Plan" for Medvedev and Rublev

19:03 ATP Statement and the Logistics of Player Safety

27:34 Alex Michelsen joins the show

29:40 The Hard Path to the Pro Tour

32:09 Deciding Between College and Turning Pro

35:20 The Difference Between Juniors, Challengers, and the ATP Tour

38:58 The Righty/Lefty Dilemma

40:35 Starting Tennis at Age Three

41:55 Fact-Checking Michelsen: Clippers vs. Lakers

43:38 The Rivalry and Friendship with Learner Tien

48:25 Playing for Andre Agassi at the Laver Cup

51:38 Teo Davidov: The Future of Ambidextrous Tennis?

55:40 Conclusion and Safety Wishes
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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, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports:

1. Tiley’s American Transition

2. Tennis Channel’s Power Play

3. The Williams Sisters Are Built Different

4. Raducanu's Something Old, Something New

5. Venting in Austin

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Andy Roddick breaks down first vs. second serve timing, how return positions from Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer shape serve decisions, and why ball selection matters more than fans think. He also explains the platform vs. “back foot up” stance debate, shares his take on the underarm serve, and (with a special guest) lists the greatest servers in women’s tennis.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy: The Serve Episode 

1:25 How important is the timing between a first and second serve? 

5:14 What goes into ball selection before a serve? 

9:04 Platform stance vs. bringing the back foot up 

11:17 Comparing Alcaraz and Djokovic’s serving motions 

12:36 Why is Andy’s service motion not often copied? 

14:28 The truth about the underarm serve 

15:29 Greatest female servers in history (with Kim Clijsters) 

18:22 Mentality of serving for a Grand Slam title
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