Served with Andy Roddick Iga Swiatek's New Coach, Andy Murray's Shoe Game & More | 5 Setter
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Apr 3, 2026 Iga Swiatek's new coach hire and why it suits her clay game. Andy Murray's eco-friendly shoe partnership and how player rivalries spill into business. Major withdrawals reshaping the Monte Carlo field. Alcaraz's mid-match mentality and clay season recovery plans. Charleston's upgraded green clay event and buzz about Charlotte as a WTA Finals frontrunner.
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Świątek Brings Nadal Ally To Reset Her Clay Game
- Iga Świątek hired Francisco Roig, Rafa Nadal's longtime coach, to reboot her clay-court game after slipping to world No. 4 and missing finals this season.
- Roig's experience with heavy topspin and Spanish-style grinding fits Świątek, and their first event together is Stuttgart on April 13th.
Andy Murray's Humorous Launch Of Sustainable Shoes
- Andy Murray launched a partnership with Hilo, showcased via a mock press conference that leaned into his deadpan humor.
- He promoted sustainable shoes made from castor beans, corn, and seaweed while joking about rivalries moving into the boardroom.
Monte Carlo Sees Big Names Withdraw Because It's Nonmandatory
- Monte Carlo's draw faces a thinning field because it's the only non-mandatory Masters 1000, with top withdrawals like Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz.
- That elevates Carlos Alcaraz as defending champion with 1,000 points to defend and highlights local entrant Valentin Vacherot.