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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: Carlos Alcaraz plans kangaroo tattoo after AO win Venus Williams and Iva Jovic to play in Austin Open  Ugo Humbert checks phone mid-match Premiere Padel season kicks off in Riyadh Squash Set for LA28 Olympic Debut 📩 Click here to read the stories that didn't make the cut: 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://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcas... https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 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 goes behind the scenes with Nexo Dallas Open Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs to reveal what it really takes to build a tournament from scratch. Andy also shares what he does during the Slams, weighs in on the debate around players wearing yellow, and explains how Carlos Alcaraz’s creativity mirrors Steph Curry’s impact. 📱 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  0:38 Managing the chaos of the Nexo Dallas Open with Peter Lebedevs  3:20 Building a stadium on a football field: Memphis vs. Dallas  5:24 Player perspectives and behind-the-scenes requests  7:39 The 365-day process of player negotiations and budgets  9:45 The "Old American Classic": Roddick & Querrey vs. Isner & McEnroe  15:12 Catering to the casual fan and the tennis upswing  17:53 Wild card strategies: Marketability vs. American prospects  20:35 Memories of a 12-year-old Andy Roddick  21:10 Andy’s legendary Memphis final comeback 24:17 Watching a Grand Slam: Strategy, sleep, and bad handwriting  26:59 Does wearing the color yellow affect ball visibility?  28:08 Carlos Alcaraz, the drop shot, and the Steph Curry comparison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 Australian Open has wrapped! Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they give their takes on Elena Rybakina’s second Grand Slam title and the "cameras everywhere" privacy controversy following Coco Gauff’s exit. They also discuss Emma Raducanu’s search for her 10th coach, the modernization of Slam rules like best-of-five sets for women, and the rumors of a Serena Williams return. 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  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Love All  1:33 The Australian Open vibe: Festival atmosphere & fan experience  4:44 Rybakina Wins Second Grand Slam Title 6:22 Rybakina’s growth: New agency & coaching dynamics with Stefano Vukov  10:05 Sabalenka’s Final Losses and Mental Pressure 12:27 Alcaraz & Graf "Golden Slam" comparison  15:13 Elise Mertens: Doubles dominance and career earnings  17:38 Wheelchair tennis: Niels Vink & Tokito Oda  18:57 Naomi Osaka vs. Sorana Cîrstea: The "self-talk" controversy  22:58 Coco Gauff’s tunnel frustration & player privacy  29:13 Craig Tiley rule change debate: No warm-ups & Best of Five for women?  38:30 Emma Raducanu fires her 9th coach 42:20 Serena Williams comeback rumors 45:04 Kim’s comeback stories 50:30 Future of the Williams sisters: Doubles, the Hall of Fame, and "Significant Factors"  52:51 Looking ahead: Dallas Open & closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive into the past 2 weeks of the 2026 Australian Open to discuss the strange cadence of this year’s slam, how the excellence of modern players has evolved from generations past, & what this "festival-model" of a tennis event does for the sport of tennis as a whole.  TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8634892/Served-Research COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite moment of the 2026 Australian Open? 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 📩 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from the men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the 2026 Australian Open Men’s Final. They discuss the weight of history and how this frames Carlos’ achievement as historic. They also talk about how Novak’s longevity is not only impressive because he’s still playing, but because he is still playing at the highest level possible.  COMMENT BELOW: Let us know your thoughts on the Men’s Final below! 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 14 of the 2026 Australian Open: The Women's Final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina. Plus, Andy dives into a preview of tomorrow's Men's Final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. What are each of them going to need to execute on to win the championship? COMMENT BELOW: Will Carlos Alcaraz become the youngest to achieve the career slam? Will Novak Djokovic achieve his 25th Grand Slam? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did we just witness?! Andy Roddick and the Served Squad react to Novak Djokovic's masterclass vs Jannik Sinner and the Alcaraz Cramping controversy. 🚨 The "Changing of the Guard" has been officially put on hold as the 2026 Australian Open delivered pure high-stakes drama. In this episode, Andy breaks down Novak Djokovic going Full GOAT to dismantle the two-time defending champion, Jannik Sinner. At 38 years old, Novak put on a tactical masterclass, outlasting the world number 2 who is 14 years his junior to reach his 11th Melbourne final.Then, the squad dives into the Alcaraz vs. Zverev Cramping Controversy that is overshadowing an epic 5.5-hour marathon—the longest semi-final in AO history. Was it "gamesmanship" or just survival? Andy breaks down the rules, the pacing, and the locker room reality of the cramping claims. COMMENT BELOW:Is Novak now the undisputed favorite for #25?Was Zverev right to blow up, or did Alcaraz play within the rules? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches!https://servedmedia.substack.com/📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Ads 0:34 Welcome to Served 0:39 Best Semi-Finals Ever? 1:06 Novak Defeats Sinner: Roddick Reacts 11:26 Alcaraz Defeats Zverev: Roddick Reacts 14:05 Alcaraz Medical Timeout 20:40 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick and 4x Slam Champion Kim Clijsters clash over Novak’s "disrespect" comments and whether he’s manufactured a fight to fuel his title run. Andy and Kim also recap the Women’s Semi-Finals: Jessica Pegula falling to Elena Rybakina & Aryna Sabalenka defeating Elina Svitolina. Then they preview the final match set between Rybakina and Sabalenka. Lastly, Andy dives into what Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev have to do to survive their Semi-Final matched against Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. COMMENT BELOW: Who do you have taking home the Women’s Trophy? Who do you have advancing into the Men’s Final? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 11 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament. Andy Roddick explains the "pitcher’s logic" behind the Shelton vs Sinner matchup and why protecting a second serve against the world No. 1 is a losing battle. We also dive into Rybakina’s dominance over Swiatek and Novak Djokovic’s "reset" after a bizarre injury-shortened match. COMMENT BELOW: Who do you have advancing into the Women’s Final? Who do you have advancing into the Men’s Final? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 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 Welcome to Quick Serve  1:02 Andy’s Michelin Star Disaster  7:18 Sabalenka vs Jovic Recap 10:06 Pegula vs Anisimova Recap 11:29 Rybakina vs Swiatek Recap 15:10 Musetti Retires due to injury 21:00 Sinner vs. Shelton Recap 29:27 Perfect Delivery: Novak vs. The Media  33:51 The Whoop / Wearable Tech Scandal  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 10 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament. In this recap, they discuss the Alcaraz transition: How Carlos Alcaraz is playing so dominant that his high-profile split with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero is becoming a secondary storyline. Zverev's Serving Clinic: How Alexander Zverev used 24 aces to halt the momentum of 20-year-old American breakout star Learner Tien in a four-set battle. Frustration in Melbourne: The disappointing exit for Coco Gauff, who was unable to find her rhythm against Elina Svitolina and was seen venting her frustration by smashing her racket in the player area after the match. The End of a Run: Iva Jovic's impressive tournament coming to an end at the hands of world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from Day 10? Which matchups are you most excited for in Day 11? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 9 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament. In this recap, they discuss Taylor Fritz falling to Lorenzo Musetti, Iva Jovic and her chances at beating Sabalenka, and the dominant performances from Sinner, Gauff, Shelton, Swiatek, Anisimova, & more. Andy and the team also talk about the quarterfinal matchups and which ones they are most excited for. This episode focuses on match context, player mindset, and how early-round results are setting up the days ahead at Melbourne Park. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from Day 9? Which matchups are you most excited for in the quarterfinals? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 8 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament. In this recap, they discuss Daniil Medvedev falling to Learner Tien, Djokovic and Sinner both getting lucky breaks to get into the Quarter Finals, and the dominant performances from Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff, Ruud, Svitolina, Jovic, & more. This episode focuses on match context, player mindset, and how early-round results are setting up the days ahead at Melbourne Park. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from Day 5? Which matchups are you most excited for on Day 6? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick analyzes Jannik Sinner vs Elliot Spizzirri, Recaps Day 7 of the 2026 Australian Open, and re-picks the winners starting with the Quarter Finals! FILL OUT YOUR OWN BRACKET HERE: https://served.bracket.tennis/ Andy has a the possibility of a perfect Quarter Final bracket heading into the Round of 16, but is it about to crumble? We're diving into the Redraw Show while also recapping all the matches and stories from Day 7! COMMENT BELOW: Who do you have winning it all in Melbourne? 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 📩 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/ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Ads 0:28 Welcome to Served 0:35 2026 Australian Open Day 7 Recap 6:50 Sinner vs Spizzirri analysis 17:30 Quarter Finals Re-Draw 25:15 Closing thoughts 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 get some special Australian Open questions from the Melbourne Park grounds for this week's Q&Andy episode. Andy dives into how tennis will evolve with this new generation, who's game would he steal for his own, best roadtrip snacks, and more! 📱 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 0:30 What does it take to win matches? 1:50 G.O.A.T. Roadtrip snacks 5:08 Does Andy regret not doing a farewell tour? 6:17 Whose game would Andy steal from? 7:45 How will tennis evolve in the future? 12:14 Dream podcast guest? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 6 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament. In this recap, they discuss Daniil Medvedev’s 5-set thriller, Rising Star’s like Learner Tien and Iva Jovic breaking through into Round 4, and Aryna Sabalenka tying Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam tiebreak streak. This episode focuses on match context, player mindset, and how early-round results are setting up the days ahead at Melbourne Park. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from Day 5? Which matchups are you most excited for on Day 6? 📩 Get daily Australian Open updates in the Served newsletter: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices