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Jannik Sinner turns up on a Six Kings Slam poster, Djokovic takes a Basel wildcard to chase Turin, and the WTA Finals field is set after Swiatek ends her season and Kostyuk retires in Ningbo.

In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports:

1. Sinner comeback watch — the Six Kings Slam poster, the knee timeline, and Ferrero on the coaching link.

2. Race to Turin — Djokovic's Basel wildcard, three clinched, and who's still on court.

3. WTA Finals field set — Swiatek shuts down 2026, Kostyuk retires, Muchova takes the last spot, the alternate race.

4. Svitolina and Monfils — the update, plus Jon Wertheim's tribute to Gaël.

5. The long farewell — Goffin's comeback in Brussels, Cirstea's last season, Wawrinka saves five match points, and One Last Backhand in Geneva.

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Andy Roddick tackles some of tennis' biggest questions, from whether the US Open has become too expensive for everyday fans to the greatest rivalries that never reached their full potential. He reveals his unconventional racket-smashing techniques, explains how players can build confidence and improve their decision-making, and reflects on the unforgettable Monica Seles–Steffi Graf rivalry. Plus, Andy shares behind-the-scenes stories from Saturday Night Live and Lip Sync Battle!

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy

0:33 What’s the most underrated rivalry in tennis history?

3:18 Andy’s favorite racket smash story

5:21 How has the US Open changed over the years?

10:16 How do athletes build confidence and belief?

12:35 Andy’s advice on training decision-making

16:56 SNL vs. Lip Sync Battle: Which was harder?

18:31 Why Lip Sync Battle made Andy so uncomfortable

19:31 Andy’s Lip Sync Battle against Brooke and Serena Williams
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Join 4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down new champions Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Maja Chwalińska in Shanghai and Wuhan, Iga Świątek's decision to end her season, and Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils' split. Plus, Novak Djokovic chases Roger Federer's record, Serena Williams' Hall of Fame absence raises comeback questions, and Kim reveals her new role as World TeamTennis captain alongside stars Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz and Jessica Pegula.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to Love All

03:52 Davidovich Fokina Wins Shanghai

09:22 Can Rafa Jodar Back It Up?

13:32 Maja Chwalińska Wins Wuhan

17:35 Sonay Kartal's Injury Comeback

20:29 Iga Świątek Ends Her Season

23:31 Race to the WTA Finals

25:31 Svitolina & Monfils Split

31:26 Djokovic Chases Federer's Record

33:51 Serena Williams' Hall of Fame Absence

38:33 World TeamTennis Returns

39:21 Kim Clijsters' New Coaching Role

45:51 Rec Room

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Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down Novak Djokovic's surprising late-season schedule, questions whether Iga Swiatek should shut down her season, and reacts to João Fonseca's decision to focus on 2027. Plus, they discuss the ATP's proposed $350 million player compensation plan, the future of doubles, the WTA's financial challenges, and why Serena Williams' potential comeback could delay her Tennis Hall of Fame induction.COMMENT BELOW: Does Djokovic have another Grand Slam title in him?📩 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_Podcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/TIMESTAMPS:--- --- --- ---Served with Andy Roddick is your home for all things ATP and WTA Tours, Tennis Breaking News, Draw Previews, Match Recaps, Player Interviews, Match Previews and more. We will be covering all of the Grand Slams to talk about the results of the best players including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Alex Eala, Iva Jovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Jodar.--- --- --- —#ServedWithAndyRoddick #AndyRoddick #Tennis #ATP #WTA #TennisNews #TennisPodcast #ShanghaiMasters #WuhanOpen #ATPFinals #WTAFinals #NovakDjokovic #IgaSwiatek #MajaChwalinska #DavidovichFokina #RafaelJodar #JoaoFonseca #SerenaWilliams #AshBarty #DelPotro #TennisHallOfFame #DoublesTennis #ATPOneVisionThank you to our sponsors:Airbnb Cadillac
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An update on the ATP Finals in Turin between Djokovic, Jodar, and de Minaur. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek’s Wuhan run keeps the final WTA Finals spot alive.

In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports:

Race to Turin update — The battle between Jodar, Djokovic and de Minaur for the final ATP Finals slot

WTA Finals race — Shnaider stuns Muchova in Wuhan as Swiatek gets her 150th win at the 1000 level

C-suite shakeup — Gaudenzi’s $50M ATP bonus pool, the WTA’s 2027 calendar and equal prize money, and the antitrust case heading to discovery

Six Kings Slam postponed to December as more exhibitions to come

Gael Monfils is on the ITIA retired player list

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