Served with Andy Roddick

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they welcome a pivotal figure from Kim’s legendary career: her former coach, Carl Maes. The trio dives into the transition from hard courts to clay, with Carl breaking down sliding technique, player development, and sharing funny behind-the-scenes stories from Kim’s junior days. They also discuss Jessica Pegula’s Charleston title run, Tommy Paul’s Houston win, and the ever-changing coaching landscape following Iga Swiatek’s new partnership with Francisco Roig.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All

0:54 Henley’s Headlines: Jess Pegula’s Charleston Victory

2:51 Tommy Paul’s Houston Recovery and the 1986 World Cup Connection

5:12 Mastering the Dirt: Adjusting Movement and Strategy for Clay

6:50 Coaching Moves: Francisco Roig Joins Iga Swiatek’s Team

10:18 Carl Maes joins the show

12:04 Technical vs. Tactical: The Hard Court to Clay Transition

15:40 Developing the "Clay Court Footing" with Movement Drills

25:50 The "Jeep vs. Ferrari" Strategy: Teaching Patience to Juniors

27:10 Surface Sensitivity: Red Clay vs. Green Clay vs. Weather

31:19 Locker Room Superstitions: Rackets, Tapes, and Backstreet Boys

33:57 Teaching Responsibility: The Map-Reading Mishap in Luxembourg

35:44 Team Rules: Fines for Tardiness and Time Management

38:03 April Fool's: The Kim Clijsters "Splits Class" Prank

41:42 Locker Room Superstitions: The Hotel Phone Bill and Blacklisted Accreditations

44:38 Aryna Sabalenka’s Mindset Evolution and Data vs. Intuition

48:35 Visual Learning: "Blanket Drills" and the 17-Minute Rally

54:26 Rec Room: The Future of Analytics in Tennis

59:38 Closing Thoughts and "What Would Carl Do?"
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In this special episode of Served, Andy Roddick and crew are on the ground at the 2026 USTA Annual Meeting to sit down with the incoming CEO of the USTA, Craig Tiley, and President Brian Vahaly.

Craig Tiley reveals the real reason he left Tennis Australia after 20 years to take "big swings" at the USTA. We dive deep into the current "crisis" facing college tennis, the impact of NIL on American scholarships, and the goal of building tennis participation in America. Plus, Andy shares a legendary story about Michael Chang and the power of sportsmanship.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction

1:29 Welcome to Served

2:56 Racket Rundown: Jess Pegula Defends Charleston Title

4:26 Racket Rundown: 19-Year-Old Rafael Jodar Wins in Morocco

6:28 Racket Rundown: Tommy Paul’s Grit in Houston

7:47 Poll Results: The Next American Disruptor on Clay

9:03 Coaching Drama: Francisco Roig & Player-Coach Relationships

12:12 Andy Roddick interview Craig Tiley & Brian Vahaly

14:41 Why Craig Tiley Chose the USTA

18:50 Brian Vahaly on the Global CEO Search

23:06 Solving the Tennis Calendar & Off-Season Crisis

24:28 Is College Tennis in Crisis? NIL and Scholarships

27:54 The "35 by 35" Growth Strategy

31:32 Scaling Innovation from Australia to the USA

33:15 Q&A: Fostering a Love for Tennis in Kids

36:14 Q&A: Controlling the Controllable on Court

38:46 Q&A: Prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

41:08 Q&A: What is Craig Tiley excited about?

43:05 Q&A: Expanding Women in Leadership

45:11 Q&A: A New Path to US Open Wild Cards?

48:48 Q&A: Incentivizing Coaches to Grow the Game

50:30 Q&A: The Future of Innovation at the US Open

53:00 Andy’s Iconic Match vs. Michael Chang

55:24 Craig Asks Andy: The Power of Hitting Against the Wall

58:13 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up
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5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more.

In this episode:
1. Iga Swiatek Announces New Coach
2. Andy Murray Gets Into The Shoe Game
3. Alcaraz's Coach Talks Mid-Match Mentality
4. 2026 Monte Carlo Withdrawals
5. Charleston Signals Possible Charlotte WTA Finals Success

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Andy Roddick dives into clay season as the ATP and WTA tours shift to the dirt, breaking down why tennis surfaces play so differently—from American green clay to Roland Garros red clay. He explains why American men have struggled on clay, what Ben Shelton must adjust to contend, and how players like Taylor Fritz should manage injuries during this stretch. The episode also features French Open predictions, tactical insights into clay-court tennis, and a chaotic new “Random Question” segment where Andy debates which ATP players he’d least want to fight.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy 

1:01 Why are not all surfaces made the same? 

2:41 The differences between regional clay surfaces 

4:13 Does the rarity of clay courts hurt American players? 

6:09 What aspects of Ben Shelton’s game translate to clay and grass? 

7:22 Should Taylor Fritz skip clay to maintain health? 

8:36 If Carlos, Jannik, and Novak are out of the picture, who is winning RG?

9:31 Who are the modern "Clay Court Specialists"? 

10:44 Mental and physical preparation for the clay season 

11:44 How to construct points differently on clay 

12:55 Which ATP player would Andy least want to fight?

15:40 Closing thoughts
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4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and reporter Blair Henley recap the 2026 Miami Open before the tour shifts to clay season, explaining how surfaces change tactics, movement, and confidence for players—especially Americans adjusting to red clay. Blair shares on-the-ground insights from Houston, including why players like Frances Tiafoe love the event, while Kim reflects on her 2005 Sunshine Double run and the superstitions that fueled it. The episode also dives into Aryna Sabalenka’s new mental edge, coaching and relationship dynamics on tour, and David Goffin’s retirement. 

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All 

1:25 Why the Pros Love Houston 

6:10 Heartbreak in Miami: Tommy Paul’s Recovery Process 

11:53 Henley’s Headlines: Only 5 Women to Win the Sunshine Double 

14:04 Locker Room Superstitions: Rackets, Showers, and Bathroom Stalls 

20:51 Aryna Sabalenka’s Mindset Evolution 

22:10 Coaching Moves: Amanda Anisimova Splits with Hendrik Vleeshouwer 

27:18 David Goffin’s Retirement Announcement 

32:02 The Future of the WTA Finals: Is Charlotte the Next Stop? 

38:03 April Fool's: The Kim Clijsters "Splits Class" Prank 

50:06 Mastering the Dirt: Adjusting Movement and Strategy for Clay 

54:26 Rec Room

59:38 Closing Thoughts
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