Served with Andy Roddick Building a Tennis Stadium in 10 Days & Why Andy’s Autograph Sucks | Q&Andy
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Feb 5, 2026 Peter Lebedevs, tournament director of the Nexo Dallas Open who builds venues and runs pro events, describes building a stadium on a football field in 10 days and handling weather, logistics, and 24/7 crews. Short takes on player comforts, year-round negotiations and wild card strategy. Includes a debate about yellow clothing and a fun comparison between Carlos Alcaraz’s craft and Steph Curry’s influence.
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Building A Stadium In Ten Days
- Peter Lebedevs describes building the entire Dallas Open stadium on a football field in ten days with teams working 24/7.
- He says the payoff is global TV reach and the satisfaction of putting on tennis despite the chaos.
Football Venues Offer Big Ops Gains
- Converting a football facility to a tournament gives technological and space advantages, but precise design and fire-marshall approval make it tight.
- Peter highlights proximity to hotels and plug-and-play TV tech as major operational benefits.
Prioritize Player Comfort
- Make player comfort a priority by removing operational obstacles and accommodating requests like extra couches or specific food.
- Peter stresses that easing athletes' routines helps them perform like high-performance