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5 SETTER: Ferrero Talks Alcaraz Split, ATP Players Escape Dubai, $1Million Pickleball Draft

The tennis world was rocked this week as geopolitical tensions forced a mass evacuation of ATP stars from the Middle East. From ATP evacuation to Juan Carlos Ferrero finally addressing his painful split from Carlos Alcaraz, Producer Mike breaks down the 5 biggest stories in racket sports. In this episode: 1. The Dubai Crisis: How the ATP an evacuation flight for stranded players. 2. The Ferrero Interview: Why seeing Alcaraz’s new team "hurts" the former coach. 3. Engagement & Puppies: Aryna Sabalenka celebrates a massive ring and a new addition to the team. 4. Djokovic’s New Venture: The GOAT invests in "Nano-Technology" recovery. 5. Pickleball’s $1.2M Record: Why was Anna Bright’s draft price was so high? LINKS MENTIONED: Harri Heliövaara’s Blog: https://www.harriheliovaara.fi/ 5-Setter Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Served Merch (The Socks!): https://store.servedpodcast.com/ #TennisNews #ATP #Alcaraz #Medvedev #Djokovic #Sabalenka #Pickleball #IndianWells #ServedPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Andy Roddick’s Guide to Tennis Paradise, Fritz Twitch Rant & More | Q&Andy

Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com [askandy@servedmediagroup.com] Andy Roddick breaks down everything you need to know about Indian Wells in this episode of Q&Andy, from why “Tennis Paradise” feels different than a Grand Slam to the controversy around Dunlop balls on slow courts. He also reacts to Taylor Fritz’s viral Twitch rant, explains how ball contracts actually work and why players cannot just request new balls every few games, and shuts down the “fifth Slam” debate. 📩 To watch Andy’s celebrity story, sign up for our Substack! It will be in tomorrow’s 5 Setter newsletter https://servedmedia.substack.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXdSMVhiYmJMZEF0czRHMnVnR25LOS02aEtkZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttbVQ1OURiMGVxbTh5WUdQUmpnRGFWVWYzaVYxcTFBTW9EeEt0SjcxeHFRMktVeUVMM0x6YmpkN3ltaXFpVFRMT0tuXzYwcVJsWUlsbXB2SXRzLXZKMEY4cG9EWkxjdU5sNzR4YXExSTlmcVdLSERFVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fservedmedia.substack.com%2F&v=NwhK4_geFMM]  📱 Stay up to date with Q&Andy! Follow us on our socials: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast] https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast] https://x.com/served_podcast [https://x.com/served_podcast] ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy  0:51 The atmosphere of "Tennis Paradise" at Indian Wells  2:07 Andy’s favorite Indian Wells restaurants & Pop-A-Shot record  3:33 Andy’s favorite (and least favorite) Indian Wells memories  5:20 Playing against the wind: Desert court conditions & racket tension  7:38 Taylor Fritz's Twitch rant on ball quality 10:48 Why tennis balls can’t be changed every serve  12:01 Should Indian Wells be a "Fifth Slam"? 12:36 What celebrity were you most excited to see in the crowd? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Martina Hingis on World No. 1 Pressure, Peyton Stearns’ Title & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley sit down with Martina Hingis to revisit Kim and Martina’s head to head battles, her elite anticipation skills, and how tactical players succeed in today’s power era. Martina reflects on growing up as a teenage prodigy and her relationship with her mother Melanie. The episode also breaks down current tour headlines, including Dubai tensions, Serena Williams’ comeback teasers, and Coco Gauff weighing in on the ball kid and towel debate. 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.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/] https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast] https://x.com/loveallpodcast [https://x.com/loveallpodcast]  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All 1:50 Henley’s Headlines: Conflicts in the Middle East & impact on the tennis tour  3:41 Serena Williams comeback rumors: Practice footage with Alycia Parks  5:22 Aryna Sabalenka’s new puppy  7:14 The Towel Debate: Coco Gauff weighs in on ball kids handling towels  10:59 Kim-formation: ATX Open- Peyton Stearns vs. Taylor Townsend  14:41 Merida Open: Christina Bucsa’s unique background with her Olympian father 18:39 Martina Hingis joins the show  19:30 Life in Switzerland: Skiing and family time  22:01 Raising a daughter: Pony rides, mountain biking, and maternal instincts  25:34 Playing with Kim: Memories of Wimbledon legends 28:08 How Martina would play Sabalenka & Rybakina  36:31 Anticipation vs. Learning: Martina’s "half-court" training methods  43:18 Martina’s relationship with her mother, Melanie Molitor  47:22 Growing up in the spotlight: Winning Slams at 16 vs. social media today  52:24 Indian Wells memories: Hiking Palm Canyon and the "old" stadium  56:20 Head-to-Head: Kim vs. Martina records & Dallas exhibitions  57:52 Would Martina coach Mira Andreeva?  1:10:06 The Underarm Serve in the 1999 French Open final  1:14:02 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Alex Michelsen Joins The Show, ATP Stars Stranded in Dubai, & More

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive into a heavy week on the ATP tour, ranging from historic statistical milestones to the serious situation in Dubai. We start with a Racket Rundown talking through the victories of Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli, and Peyton Stearns. Then we dive into breaking news out of Dubai, where over 40 ATP players and staff—including Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev—found themselves hunkered down in a hotel waiting for airspace to open. Then, we transition to a lighthearted interview with 21-year-old American star Alex Michelsen. From his childhood bedroom, Alex talks about his transition from an "average junior" to a Top 50 pro, his decision to play right-handed despite being a natural lefty, and the experience of playing for Andre Agassi at the Laver Cup TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8634892/Served-Research 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 📩 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/  ⏰TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:33 Welcome to Served 2:12 Racket Rundown: Peyton Stearns and Winning at Home 4:44 Taylor Townsend’s Post-Match Fire 7:58 Flavio Cobolli Cracks the Top 15 10:16 Daniil Medvedev’s Historic 23rd Title 16:16 Crisis in Dubai: Players Stranded Amid Geopolitical Conflict 18:32 The "Escape Plan" for Medvedev and Rublev 19:03 ATP Statement and the Logistics of Player Safety 27:34 Alex Michelsen joins the show 29:40 The Hard Path to the Pro Tour 32:09 Deciding Between College and Turning Pro 35:20 The Difference Between Juniors, Challengers, and the ATP Tour 38:58 The Righty/Lefty Dilemma 40:35 Starting Tennis at Age Three 41:55 Fact-Checking Michelsen: Clippers vs. Lakers 43:38 The Rivalry and Friendship with Learner Tien 48:25 Playing for Andre Agassi at the Laver Cup 51:38 Teo Davidov: The Future of Ambidextrous Tennis? 55:40 Conclusion and Safety Wishes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Tiley to USTA, Raducanu’s New (Old) Coach, & Tennis’ First RAGE ROOM

5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Tiley’s American Transition 2. Tennis Channel’s Power Play 3. The Williams Sisters Are Built Different 4. Raducanu's Something Old, Something New 5. Venting in Austin 📩 Click here to read the stories that didn't make the cut: 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]