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  • Is Sinner Healthy? Serena Williams' Return, Wimbledon's Record Prize Money & More | 5 Setter

    Is Sinner Healthy? Serena Williams' Return, Wimbledon's Record Prize Money & More | 5 Setter
    Jun 12 2026
    5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. Serena Williams is back — and she won her first competitive match since the 2022 US Open. Plus, Jannik Sinner gets the all-clear after a hospital visit in Milan, and Wimbledon announces a record-breaking £64.2 million prize fund for 2026. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Serena Williams returns to competitive tennis at Queen's Club alongside 19-year-old Victoria Mboko 2. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner visits San Raffaele hospital in Milan for extensive testing, gets clean bill of health 3. Roland Garros rankings shake-up: Maja Chwalinska leaps 93 spots, FAA hits career-high No. 4, and more 4. Grass-season withdrawal watch: Jack Draper, Mirra Andreeva, and Belinda Bencic all pull out of early events 5. Wimbledon 2026 drops a record £64.2 million prize pot — a 20% single-year jump, the biggest in tournament history Watch the Full Served x Wimbledon Interview here: https://youtu.be/ITS1snPDaho If you follow pro tennis, play padel or pickleball, or just want to stay in the loop with the fastest-growing sports on the planet, this is your weekly fix. Subscribe for weekly episodes covering major stories, sharp insights, and fun surprises in the world of racket sports. COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • BREAKING NEWS: Wimbledon Announces Prize Money Increase for 2026 | Quick Served

    BREAKING NEWS: Wimbledon Announces Prize Money Increase for 2026 | Quick Served
    Jun 11 2026
    Today, the All England Club and Wimbledon announced a 20% increase in prize money compared to 2025, bringing the total prize money fund to £64.2 million. Andy Roddick talks with Deborah Jevans (Chair of the All England Lawn Tennis Club) and Jamie Baker (Tournament Director of The Championships) to understand what these decisions look like from the inside, where communication with players currently stands, and what more Wimbledon is adding for the benefit of the players. 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://x.com/Served_Podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Rafa Nadal Reveals the Hardest Part of Filming His Documentary | Q&Andy

    Rafa Nadal Reveals the Hardest Part of Filming His Documentary | Q&Andy
    Jun 11 2026
    Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick welcomes Rafael Nadal and documentary director Zach Heinzerling for a special edition of Q&Andy, diving deep into Nadal's new documentary series and the emotional final chapter of one of the greatest careers in tennis history. Rafa opens up about the difficult decision to allow cameras into his private world, the challenge of documenting injuries, family life, and retirement in real time, and why he ultimately trusted the filmmaking process. He also shares his perspective on watching Roland Garros from the outside, mentoring stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek, and what life looks like now beyond the tour. 📱 Stay up to date with Q&Andy! Follow us on our socials: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast https://x.com/served_podcast ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy: Andy Moderates Rafa Nadal Documentary Premiere 1:26 Why Rafa Said Yes to a Netflix Documentary3:18 Rafa on Filming His Family and Inner Circle4:40 Director Zach Heinzerling’s Vision for the Series5:47 Rafa’s 2024 Injury Changed the Entire Story7:59 Filming Vulnerability and Letting Go of Control9:43 What Zach Learned About Rafa Behind the Scenes10:03 Rafa’s Family, Team & Unmatched Loyalty12:53 Rafa’s Relationship With Tennis After Retirement14:54 Mentoring The Next Generation16:49 How Zach Earned Rafa’s Trust Over Two Years18:47 Rafa on Watching a Documentary About Himself 21:36 Seth Meyers Crashes the Q&A With a Question22:13 Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • 2026 Roland Garros Recap, Clijster’s First Grand Slam Final Story & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    2026 Roland Garros Recap, Clijster’s First Grand Slam Final Story & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters
    Jun 10 2026
    Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they unpack one of the wildest Roland Garros tournaments in recent memory. From Mirra Andreeva capturing her first Grand Slam title at just 19 years old to Alexander Zverev finally breaking through for his long-awaited major championship, Kim and Blair dive into the biggest stories, surprises, and emotions from Paris. The duo explores Andreeva's remarkable maturity under pressure, Maja Chwalińska's unforgettable run from qualifying to the final, Aryna Sabalenka's stunning collapse against Diana Shnaider, and the lingering questions surrounding Jannik Sinner's health. Kim also shares personal memories from her own first Grand Slam final, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the nerves, pressure, and emotions that come with tennis's biggest stages. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast Kim’s Rec: Cure Hydration Electrolytes Blair’s Rec: Tennis Racket Pens ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Love All 1:02 Kim's Roland Garros trip 2:15 Served bracket challenge results 5:43 Roland Garros 2026 - Was this the weirdest slam ever? 7:09 Mira Andreeva's title run - mentality, composure, and Conchita 10:11 Fan Q - Kim's experience reaching her first RG final at 18 14:03 Will Andreeva's win free her up or add pressure? 16:16 Maja Chwalinska - qualifier run, footwork, and what's next on grass 20:43 Alexander Zverev wins his first Grand Slam 23:54 Jannik Sinner's loss 28:14 Sabalenka's self-sabotage 34:09 Fan Q - Should Roland Garros adopt electronic line calling? 35:57 The tarp/advertising board injury problem 36:34 Fan Q - Playing against lefties, how Kim prepared 38:40 Fan Q - Most technically impressive player Kim watched at RG 39:34 Underrated match of the tournament 42:20 Players touching Rafa's plaque during practice 43:20 Serena Williams' comeback - what does returning feel like physically? 46:11 Kim's reaction to Serena's Queens debut & singles plans 48:46 Kim's first Wimbledon - playing Steffi, Navratilova, and Seles 50:21 Rec Room - Cure Hydration and tennis racket pens 54:34 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • 2026 Roland Garros Recap: Sinner’s Heat Problem, Sabalenka’s Mentality, Fonseca Arrival & More

    2026 Roland Garros Recap: Sinner’s Heat Problem, Sabalenka’s Mentality, Fonseca Arrival & More
    Jun 9 2026
    The wildest Grand Slam in years is in the books, and the SERVED crew breaks down all of it. John Wertheim joins Andy Roddick and Producer Mike fresh off two weeks at 2026 Roland Garros to unpack a French Open that flipped every expectation upside down. We dig into Zverev's breakthrough and the binary, pass-fail pressure he faced, Andre Agassi's pointed comments about Jannik Sinner's physical breakdown and the teenage takeover led by 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva, rising stars Fonseca, Jodor, and Kouame. Finally, Andy and Jon get into the conversation everyone's waiting for: is Serena Williams really coming back? COMMENT BELOW: Who are your favorite stories from the 2026 French Open? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://x.com/Served_Podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Ads 0:24 Welcome to Served 2:30 The Most Unpredictable Major in Years 4:08 Sinner's Heat Issue 13:28 Record Five-Setters at RG 14:48 The Tournament That Felt Like the '90s 16:37 Inside Zverev's First Major: Joy & Relief 26:01 The Youth Movement & Mirra Andreeva's Run 28:31 Andreeva's Well-Rounded Game 31:34 Fonseca, Jodor & Brazil's Rising Stars 37:07 Questions Looming Over Women's Tennis 39:33 Chwalinska: The Cinderella Story of Roland Garros 43:39 Serena Williams' Comeback: Is It Real? 48:50 Andy Moderates the Rafa Nadal Documentary Q&A 52:35 Bracket Challenge Winners 54:27 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • 2026 Roland Garros MEN’S FINAL RECAP | Zverev vs Cobolli Reaction

    2026 Roland Garros MEN’S FINAL RECAP | Zverev vs Cobolli Reaction
    Jun 7 2026
    Andy Roddick breaks down the results of the 2026 Roland Garros Men’s Final between Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli. Zverev beats Cobolli in four sets to win his first Grand Slam title. Roddick shares his thoughts on the match, the context surrounding Zverev, and what he saw from both players as they tried to switch up their normal tactical patterns. COMMENT BELOW: What did you think of the match? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • 2026 RG WOMEN’S FINAL RECAP & MEN’S FINAL PREVIEW

    2026 RG WOMEN’S FINAL RECAP & MEN’S FINAL PREVIEW
    Jun 6 2026
    Andy Roddick breaks down results from the 2026 Roland Garros Women’s final between Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinska. Roddick talks through the match conditions, the level of play, and his thoughts on Andreeva being the youngest RG winner since Monica Seles. Also, Roddick dives into the 2026 Roland Garros Men’s Final preview between Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli. COMMENT BELOW: What did you think of the 2026 French Open Women’s Final? Who do you have winning tomorrow’s Men’s Final? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • 2026 ROLAND GARROS DAY 13 RECAP: Arnaldi’s Withdrawal & Biggest Opportunity of Zverev’s Career?

    2026 ROLAND GARROS DAY 13 RECAP: Arnaldi’s Withdrawal & Biggest Opportunity of Zverev’s Career?
    Jun 5 2026
    Andy Roddick breaks down results from Day 13 of the 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick discusses Alexander Zverev's dominant semifinal win over Jakub Menšík, why Menšík's tactics never allowed him to settle into the match, and how Zverev has handled the pressure of becoming the clear tournament favorite. Plus, Roddick reacts to Matteo Arnaldi's heartbreaking withdrawal due to illness after one of the most physically demanding runs in Grand Slam history, what it means for the men's final for Flavio Cobolli, and a quick look ahead to Mirra Andreeva vs. Maja Chwalińska in the women's final match. COMMENT BELOW: Who do you have winning the men's final? Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Follow Served with Andy Roddick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served --- --- --- Served with Andy Roddick is your home for all the ATP and WTA Tours Tennis Breaking News, Draw Previews, Match Recaps, Player Interviews, Match Previews and more. We cover the largest tournaments throughout the season including the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open, Shanghai and talk about the best players including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Emma Raducanu, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Roger Federer, Jack Draper. --- --- --- #RolandGarros #RolandGarros2026 #Arnaldi #Zverev #Mensik #Cobolli #FrenchOpen #FrenchOpen2026 #Tennis #GrandSlam #ATP #WTATennis #QuickServed Thank you to our sponsors: ServiceNow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins