Served with Andy Roddick

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.

Chris Eubanks, pro tennis player and analyst, joins to break down the greatest forehands in tennis history. They debate legends from Lendl and Agassi to Federer, Nadal and Alcaraz. They also cover returns from injury for Draper and Fils, modern technique shifts, and how technology and timing changed forehand evolution.

A rapid rundown of five top racket-sports stories. Carlos Alcaraz planning a kangaroo tattoo after a major win. Venus Williams and Iva Jovic set to play in Austin. A player checks his phone mid-match and chaos follows. Premiere Padel kicks off its season in Riyadh and squash earns a spot at LA28.

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.

Kim Clijsters, four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, shares player perspective and comeback experience. They discuss Elena Rybakina’s title run and coaching dynamics. Conversation covers the Coco Gauff privacy row, proposals like best-of-five for women, Emma Raducanu’s coaching carousel, and rumors of a Serena Williams return.

A two-week recap of the Australian Open that highlights the tournament's strange cadence and late surge into dramatic finals. They debate tournament leadership and the festival-style approach of concerts and DJs. Conversation covers modern player excellence, rising young talent, and the big storylines to watch next in men's and women's tennis.

They unpack Carlos Alcaraz completing a career Grand Slam and why it feels historic. They contrast Alcaraz's charisma and crossover appeal with Novak Djokovic's sustained excellence. Tactical breakdowns focus on Djokovic's early aggression, key break points, and a decisive 5-6 game. They debate surfaces, legacy comparisons, coaching influence, and the evolving generational rivalry.

They recap a razor‑thin Sabalenka–Rybakina title match and praise Rybakina’s elite serving and court coverage. They break down kick versus jam serves and why those serves wreck return rhythm. They preview the looming Alcaraz‑Djokovic clash, discussing recovery, tactical choices like ad‑side extension and drop shots, and the huge Grand Slam records on the line.

High-stakes Melbourne drama unpacked with focus on Novak Djokovic's tactical masterclass and pacing against Jannik Sinner. Discussion of match management choices like conceding points to preserve legs. Deep dive into the Alcaraz–Zverev 'camping' controversy, medical timeouts, and the rules and gray areas around cramping. Reflections on fatigue, serving under strain, and tactical load management in marathon matches.

Kim Clijsters, four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, drops in with recovery updates and match analysis. They debate Novak’s press conference and whether he uses perceived slights as fuel. They recap Rybakina vs Pegula and Sabalenka’s tactics, then preview the Rybakina–Sabalenka final and men’s semi strategies for Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic, and Zverev.