Served with Andy Roddick

Rain-delayed Miami drama, surprise upsets, and a courtside lighting controversy. A proposal to rethink Grand Slam prize money and player welfare. A tennis star commissions an 88-foot solar catamaran. Nadal’s academy expands into paddle as the sport sees big funding and celebrity interest. Charleston tournament preview and a last-minute withdrawal tease more storyline.

Andy Roddick, former World No. 1 and Grand Slam champion known for a thunderous serve, shares career anecdotes and behind-the-scenes moments. He talks sleep hacks and pre-match table naps, serving mechanics and mindset, eye dominance and coin-toss strategy, and reacts to the rise of tennis-playing robots. Short, lively stories and technical talk mingle throughout.

Gabriela Sabatini, former top-3 pro and 1990 US Open champion, reflects on growing up shy in Argentina and navigating sudden fame. She revisits her rivalry and later friendship with Steffi Graf, the decision to retire at 26, and life after tennis — from motorcycles and guitar to building a perfume brand and her iconic headband look.

Alex Eala, a rising professional from the Philippines who trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy, discusses her breakout in Miami and what it’s like to represent her country. Short, candid stories cover training with her grandfather, moving to Spain at 13, meeting Rafa Nadal, and navigating fame and touring life. Conversation also touches on major Miami headlines like Alcaraz’s upset, Osaka’s retirement hints, and Iga Świątek’s coaching change.

Updates on Coco Gauff’s MRI and nerve-related recovery as she heads into Miami. A luggage mishap for Daniil Medvedev that turned into a media moment. A look at Irina Sabalenka’s unusually large support team and her new puppy. Miami adding wheelchair ranking events for the first time. WTA calls for private player spaces after corridor incidents.

James Blake, former World No. 4 and current Miami Open Tournament Director, gives a candid look at running a major tennis event. He talks luxury suites turned offices and wild player requests. He breaks down rain-delay scheduling chaos and the intense “Fonseca phenomenon” that has security and fans buzzing.

Kim Clijsters, four-time Grand Slam champion returning after Achilles rehab, talks ease-back plans and first hits. Short takes on Sabalenka vs Rybakina tactics and how press transcripts can be used to scout. A lively debate on Medvedev’s unusual technique and the role of coaching. Also covers on-court emotions, player-made media, and fun Miami Open moments.

They recap Indian Wells highlights, including Aryna Sabalenka’s tiebreak mastery and Jannik Sinner becoming the youngest to complete the hard-court Masters set. Daniil Medvedev’s resurgence and comeback story get attention. Rising stars like João Fonseca, Victoria Mboko, and injury concerns for Coco Gauff are discussed. Big-picture shifts from Saudi investment and calendar changes round out the conversation.

A blowup at Indian Wells with a player smashing a racket and swearing at booing fans. A top player confronts a persistent heckler in the crowd. Discussion of serve-clock controversies and complaints about enforcement. Mixed-doubles gets a bigger purse while Stadium 2 sits half-empty after ticketing changes. Quick rundowns of pickleball and table tennis highlights and a note about a tennis legend’s wealth.

Larry Stefanki, veteran coach of Andy Roddick and Marcelo Ríos, shares his coaching philosophy and trademark sayings. He revisits their Wimbledon near-miss and Andy’s comeback. Short stories cover tough training, tour life, what a “flimflam” is, and memorable moments with legends like McEnroe and Borg.