Served with Andy Roddick BEST SERVERS OF ALL TIME, Alcaraz Dominance, Pegula's Victory, Serena's Comeback? & More
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Feb 24, 2026 Chris Eubanks, pro known for his huge serve and court presence, joins to break down serving legends. They compare styles from Sampras and Becker to Isner and Karlovic. Short takes on Alcaraz’s dominance, Korda’s comeback, Pegula’s win and Serena comeback buzz round out the chat.
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Alcaraz Is Now Flashy And Consistently Dominant
- Carlos Alcaraz is now both flashy and consistently dominant, removing the old narrative that flash equals inconsistency.
- Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim note Alcaraz’s improved serve, backhand consistency, and court coverage as reasons he’s nearly unbeatable right now.
Roddick's Early Matches With Pete Show Matchday Magic
- Andy Roddick recounts playing Pete Sampras three times early in his career and famously losing decisively when Sampras switched to an automatic 'lights on' match mode.
- Roddick describes Sampras' match-day ability to elevate his serve and close out big matches even after poor practice results.
Roddick's Photoshopped Magazine Cover Story
- Jon Wertheim and Andy Roddick laugh about a Photoshopped Men's Health cover that exaggerated Roddick's physique early in his career.
- Roddick recounts the magazine likely grafted his head onto a stock photo, producing comically oversized arms and traps.