Served with Andy Roddick 2026 Miami Open Recap: Sinner & Sabalenka Champions, The Coaching Carousel & More
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Mar 31, 2026 A recap of Sinner and Sabalenka completing back-to-back Miami and Indian Wells wins. A deep dive into Sinner’s serve tweaks that spiked his hold rate. Conversation about rising ATP youngsters and Coco Gauff’s surprising final run. A look at the coaching carousel shaking up top players and a spicy rant about Dunlop tennis balls. Rumors swirl about the WTA Finals possibly moving to Charlotte.
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No Hangover After Australian Losses
- Andy Roddick recalls the early-season questions after Sinner and Sabalenka lost in Australia, noting both showed no hangover and won Indian Wells and Miami.
- Jon Wertheim adds both completed the Sunshine Double and showcased immediate follow-through after disappointment.
Sinner's Serve Fix Raised Hold Rate
- Jannik Sinner significantly improved his serve by adjusting his toss and patience rather than radically changing mechanics.
- Andy Roddick notes Sinner moved his toss back, increased net clearance and raised first-serve hold rate from ~92% to ~94%, producing far fewer service lapses.
Sinner's Setless Sunshine Double
- Sinner's Sunshine Double was historic: he won Indian Wells and Miami without dropping a set, underlining season-long consistency.
- Andy and Jon emphasize he's become nearly unassailable on hard courts and rarely has off days across conditions.