Served with Andy Roddick

Andy Roddick answers fan questions after the 2026 US Open, breaking down the tactical adjustments Ben Shelton needs to make against Alexander Zverev, who surprised him most during the tournament, and what it’s really like preparing for a match that doesn’t start until 11 PM. Andy also looks back on his favorite US Open court besides Arthur Ashe Stadium, shares memories of the staff who made the tournament feel like a community, and reveals which ATP player’s hair he’d steal if given the chance.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy: US Open Special

0:33 Who surprised Andy most at the US Open?

1:39 What does Shelton need to change against Zverev?

3:46 How Zverev’s left-handed brother helped him against lefties

4:36 Andy’s favorite US Open court besides Ashe

5:42 How do players prepare for an 11 PM match?

7:09 What happens after a late-night US Open match?

9:20 Andy’s favorite memories with US Open staff

13:03 Random Question
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Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim recap the entire 2026 US Open: from the champions Alexander Zverev & Elena Rybakina and what the rest of their season might look like. The runner-ups Ben Shelton and Aryna Sabalenka and what they did best. Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton's 3:30am 5-set thriller. Iva Jovic and Alex Eala and their incredible 3rd Round match. And finally the late-night scheduling debate, rising popularity among influencers, and why Roddick calls the US Open the biggest sporting event in America.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Ads
0:24 Welcome to Served
2:41 Iconic Arrivals presented by Cadillac: Zverev and Rybakina
3:25 Are they both Hall of Famers?
8:06 The race to year-end No. 1
17:14 Eight Sleep Sleeper picks
24:26 Alcaraz's "thank you for the stage"
27:37 Iva Jovic vs Alex Eala
28:35 Shelton's finals run
30:25 Hot take: biggest sporting event in America
31:54 Tiafoe and Michelsen embrace
32:22 Shelton and Zverev honor each other's teams
34:08 How the courtside coaches box happened by accident
39:29 The Kalshi x US Open deal
44:15 Match lengths and 3 a.m. finishes
48:13 Giving the US Open its flowers
52:13 Other US Open champions
53:21 Best sporting event in the world
59:37 Bracket challenge winners
1:01:39 Next up: Laver Cup in London
1:02:32 Ads

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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.

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Andy Roddick breaks down Alexander Zverev’s four-set win over Ben Shelton to capture the 2026 US Open title and his second Grand Slam. Plus, Andy reacts to Shelton’s run to a career-high No. 4, Zverev taking control of the race for year-end No. 1, and the moment Zverev didn’t realize he had won the title. All of this and more from the Cadillac IQ mobile studio!

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Andy Roddick breaks down Elena Rybakina’s three-set win over Aryna Sabalenka to capture the 2026 US Open title and her third Grand Slam. Plus, Andy looks ahead to tomorrow’s US Open men’s final between Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev. All of this and more from the Cadillac IQ mobile studio!

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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.

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Andy Roddick breaks down Day 13 at the 2026 US Open as Ben Shelton defeats Frances Tiafoe to reach his first Grand Slam final and Alexander Zverev takes down Karen Khachanov to set up Sunday’s championship match. Andy looks ahead to Shelton vs. Zverev and previews the women’s final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina. All of this and more from the Cadillac IQ mobile studio!

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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.

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