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  • Jannik Sinner vs. Heckler & Indian Wells Drama: Why Are the Stadiums Empty?

    Jannik Sinner vs. Heckler & Indian Wells Drama: Why Are the Stadiums Empty?
    Mar 13 2026
    5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode: 1. 2026 Indian Wells Headlines (Andreeva Expletives, Sinner's Heckler, and serve-clocks are too fast?) 2. Indian Wells Mixed Doubles Prize Money Increase 3. Stadium 2 Ghost Town Due To Ticket Restrictions 4. Rest of Racket News (Anna Leigh Watters & Ping Pong Event in England) 5. Roger Federer's Billionaire Status Subscribe to the 5-Setter Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Grab Some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 m
  • Flim Flams, Marcelo Ríos, & Larry Stefanki’s Coaching Lessons | Q&Andy

    Flim Flams, Marcelo Ríos, & Larry Stefanki’s Coaching Lessons | Q&Andy
    Mar 12 2026
    Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick reunites with former coach Larry Stefanki on Q&Andy to answer listener questions, revisit their near miss at Wimbledon, and relive the work behind Andy’s late career comeback. They discuss coaching philosophy, tough training sessions, and the realities of life on tour. Stefanki also explains his legendary vocabulary, including what makes someone a “flimflam,” while sharing stories about tennis icons like John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and Marcelo Ríos. 📱 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 1:28 What was the Andy/Larry relationship like? 2:36 Do you wish you did anything differently in terms of Andy’s career? 6:07 What does "Starch Ball" and "Flim flam" mean? 9:18 How do players come to trust coaches who didn't compete at the same level? 13:02 What is the most important lesson a player has taught you? 17:36 Describe working with and coaching Marcelo Ríos in one sentence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
  • Zeynep Sönmez on Social Media Toxicity, Turkish Fame, & Alex Eala | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    Zeynep Sönmez on Social Media Toxicity, Turkish Fame, & Alex Eala | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters
    Mar 11 2026
    Join 4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they welcome one of the most exciting rising stars on the WTA Tour, Turkey’s Zeynep Sönmez. Zeynep shares what it feels like to go from watching Kim’s Australian Open comeback on TV to now receiving tactical advice from her. The conversation explores the mental strength required to represent a developing tennis nation, along with Zeynep’s perspective on social media pressures and her friendships with the girls on tour. Plus, Kim and Blair break down the biggest stories from Indian Wells, including Naomi Osaka’s headline-grabbing fashion, the drama surrounding Mirra Andreeva’s emotional loss and viral post-match moment, and a deeper look at how players manage pressure, emotions, and expectations at the highest level of the sport. 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 3:55 Henley's Headlines: Naomi Osaka's Indian Wells fashion 6:08 Henley's Headlines: Sabalenka's engagement ring 7:41 Henley's Headlines: Siniakova vs. Andreeva controversy 12:05 Henley's Headlines: Player safety and social media threats 15:18 Kim-formation: Deep dive into Naomi Osaka's comeback 21:13 Zeynep Sonmez joins the show 23:05 Indian Wells reflections and the decision to play Merida 24:43 Working with coach Issam Jellali and the mentorship of Ons Jabeur 30:39 Mental Toughness: Dealing with media pressure and social media in Turkey 40:27 Pinch-me moment: Wimbledon 2025 and the museum kit request 44:21 "Girlhood Forever": Navigating friendships and rivalries on tour 48:52 Zeynep asks Kim about handling expectations 55:04 Scouting the Tour: Breaking down matches against Alex Eala 56:59 Playing against big hitters 1:08:45 The post-match ritual: Notebooks, film study, and the 24-hour buffer 1:14:04 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 18 m
  • Larry Stefanki talks Coaching Iconic Players, Winning Indian Wells As A Wildcard, & More

    Larry Stefanki talks Coaching Iconic Players, Winning Indian Wells As A Wildcard, & More
    Mar 10 2026
    Larry Stefanki has coached them all: John McEnroe, Marcelo Rios, Tim Henman, Fernando Gonzalez, and of course, Andy Roddick. Today, Larry joins Andy and Jon Wertheim to pull back the curtain on the world of elite coaching, why Carlos Alcaraz is the closest thing to Bjorn Borg, and some funny stories from coaching Andy. From winning Indian Wells in 1985 as a wildcard to managing the biggest "psychos" in tennis history, Larry breaks down the mental discipline required to reach World No. 1. 📩 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 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 Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:34 Welcome to Served 8:26 Larry Stefanki joins the show 11:01 Coaching different personalities: From McEnroe to Roddick 13:21 Larry's career journey 19:33 Day 1 coaching Andy 22:23 Weight loss, wheatgrass, and the "Starch Ball" muffin story 27:32 Managing the employee-coach dynamic 31:34 Managing Marcelo Rios’ talent 34:31 Why Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz are unique 38:01 The underrated genius of McEnroe’s backhand 41:01 Novak Djokovic’s ball control vs. the power game 44:11 Larry’s critique of modern style of tennis 48:16 Knowing when a player is ready for critique 51:29 Remembering John Brodie 59:15 The 1985 Indian Wells run as a Wild Card 1:05:30 Chaos in the stands: A heart attack during the match 1:16:17 Would Larry ever return to coaching on tour? 1:18:38 Vetting job offers (Monfils, Murray, and Gauff) 1:22:27 Andy’s reflection on the 2009 Wimbledon run 1:24:01 Final thoughts and outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 29 m
  • 5 SETTER: Ferrero Talks Alcaraz Split, ATP Players Escape Dubai, $1Million Pickleball Draft

    5 SETTER: Ferrero Talks Alcaraz Split, ATP Players Escape Dubai, $1Million Pickleball Draft
    Mar 6 2026
    The tennis world was rocked this week as geopolitical tensions forced a mass evacuation of ATP stars from the Middle East. From ATP evacuation to Juan Carlos Ferrero finally addressing his painful split from Carlos Alcaraz, Producer Mike breaks down the 5 biggest stories in racket sports. In this episode: 1. The Dubai Crisis: How the ATP an evacuation flight for stranded players. 2. The Ferrero Interview: Why seeing Alcaraz’s new team "hurts" the former coach. 3. Engagement & Puppies: Aryna Sabalenka celebrates a massive ring and a new addition to the team. 4. Djokovic’s New Venture: The GOAT invests in "Nano-Technology" recovery. 5. Pickleball’s $1.2M Record: Why was Anna Bright’s draft price was so high? LINKS MENTIONED: Harri Heliövaara’s Blog: https://www.harriheliovaara.fi/ 5-Setter Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Served Merch (The Socks!): https://store.servedpodcast.com/ #TennisNews #ATP #Alcaraz #Medvedev #Djokovic #Sabalenka #Pickleball #IndianWells #ServedPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 m
  • Andy Roddick’s Guide to Tennis Paradise, Fritz Twitch Rant & More | Q&Andy

    Andy Roddick’s Guide to Tennis Paradise, Fritz Twitch Rant & More | Q&Andy
    Mar 5 2026
    Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com 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. 📩 To watch Andy’s celebrity story, sign up for our Substack! It will be in tomorrow’s 5 Setter newsletter https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 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 0:51 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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 m
  • Martina Hingis on World No. 1 Pressure, Peyton Stearns’ Title & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    Martina Hingis on World No. 1 Pressure, Peyton Stearns’ Title & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters
    Mar 4 2026
    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. 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 1:50 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 18 m
  • Alex Michelsen Joins The Show, ATP Stars Stranded in Dubai, & More

    Alex Michelsen Joins The Show, ATP Stars Stranded in Dubai, & More
    Mar 3 2026
    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 TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8634892/Served-Research 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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