Served with Andy Roddick Ajla Tomljanovic on Beating Serena Williams, Chris Evert Friendship & More
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Feb 11, 2026 Ajla Tomljanovic, Australian pro who reached multiple major quarterfinals and five WTA finals, chats about career-defining moments. She revisits beating Serena at Arthur Ashe Stadium. She opens up on mentorship from Chris Evert. She talks mental health, dating on tour, and how the modern game mixes depth and power.
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All-American Classic Drew New Fans
- Kim Clijsters recounts the All-American Classic in Dallas where John McEnroe and Andy Roddick drew multi-generational crowds with entertaining doubles.
- She emphasizes the event's role in bringing nontraditional fans to tennis with star power and showmanship.
Trusted Gut Over Playing Sick
- Ajla describes pulling out of Abu Dhabi after feeling unwell and choosing to return home to rehab and prepare for the U.S. swing.
- She explains trusting her gut and local Tennis Australia staff to manage her pec strain and readiness.
Rebuild After Injury Slowly
- When Ajla strained her pec before the Australian Open she followed Tennis Australia physios' stepwise rehab and rebuilt serving gradually.
- She trusted their program, limited on-court load, and avoided pushing through pain to prevent worsening the injury.