Served with Andy Roddick

In this episode of Served, Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim sit down with the "Pride of the Philippines," Alex Eala, to peel back the curtain on her meteoric rise. Alex gets incredibly candid about her journey, from training with her grandfather on basketball courts to moving to the Rafa Nadal Academy at age 13 and the surreal experience of becoming a national hero.

Producer Mike and Jon Wertheim also talk about some big headlines coming out of the first week in Miami: questions swirl after Naomi Osaka hints at retirement, Iga Świątek fires her coach Wim Fissette, and Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round. Also, Wimbledon has announced that some courts will have electronic video review available for the 2026 tournament.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction & Teaser

0:54 Welcome to Served

2:49 Sebastian Korda stuns Carlos Alcaraz in Miami

5:31 Naomi Osaka’s retirement rumors & Talia Gibson’s rise

10:06 Wimbledon’s new video review technology for 2026

13:29 Iga Swiatek parts ways with coach Wim Fissette

19:37 Interview: Alex Eala joins the show

20:54 Reflecting on the 2025 Miami Open breakout

23:52 Representing the Philippines & dealing with fame

30:45 Backstory: Training with Grandpa & moving to Spain at 13

35:16 First interactions with Rafa Nadal

37:21 The Filipino fan base

46:13 Dream matchups

48:03 Finding happiness through progress on court

50:30 Roddick & Wertheim react to Eala interview

54:02 Breaking the "Country Club" tennis stereotype

59:02 Closing thoughts
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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. Coco Gauff Injury Update

2. Airline Issues & Huge Entourage

3. Miami Open’s Latest Additions

4. WTA Calls for “Sacred Spaces”

5. BJK Cup Rosters Announced

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Andy Roddick sits down with longtime friend and former World No. 4 James Blake for an unfiltered look at what it really takes to run one of the biggest tournaments in the world. As the Tournament Director of the Miami Open, Blake pulls back the curtain on the logistical chaos happening behind the scenes at Hard Rock Stadium—from managing ego-driven player requests and rain-delay scheduling nightmares to the "phenomenon" of rising star Joao Fonseca, who Blake claims is drawing a level of fan intensity unlike anything he saw with Federer or Nadal in Miami.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy 

0:42 Inside the TD Office: Luxury Suites and Massage Tables

2:20 The Fonseca Phenomenon: Why Security is on High Alert 

7:38 What's the biggest challenge you have as tournament director?

8:34 How is Miami's tournament innovating to stand out from the rest?

10:00 How much information is shared between tournament directors?

11:28 What does an average day look like (not in the immediate buildup to the tournament)?

13:36 What's the craziest request you've gotten as tournament director from a player?

14:58 Agassi vs Blake: Memories of the 2005 US Open 

17:12 The Indianapolis 2006 Truth: Bar Fights and Taco Bell 

21:34 Closing thoughts
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4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters prepares for her return to the court after Achilles rehab as Blair Henley reports live from the rain-soaked Miami Open qualifying rounds. They break down the Sabalenka–Rybakina rivalry, Kim asking for her opponent’s press conference transcripts pre-match, and the coaching culture in Europe. The episode also touches on player-led media, Moutet’s viral racket throw, and wraps with Rec Room favorites like wellness trends and travel gear.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All: Kim’s return to the court 

1:40 Miami Open update: Weather, humidity, and player matchups 

5:20 Henley’s Headlines: Sabalenka & Sinner win Indian Wells singles titles

10:59 Townsend & Siniaková win doubles at Indian Wells

13:10 Kim on adjusting to conditions during the Sunshine Swing 

15:15 Moutet throws his racket after a loss

20:18 Ons Jabeur launches a new YouTube channel

25:50 The "Love All Frosé": Miami Open’s signature drink 

29:00 Kim-formation: Deep dive into the Sabalenka vs. Rybakina final 

36:30 Why Sabalenka shared her tactical return strategy 

45:15 The Technique Debate: Daniil Medvedev’s "Octopus" style 

48:10 Coaching Degrees: The importance of a technical foundation 

52:45 Rec Room: Kim’s recovery supplements and "Parasite Detox" 

57:03 Rec Room: Blair’s "Mary Poppins" work bag 

1:01:00 Closing thoughts
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2026 Indian Wells is in the books, and the consistency machines are rolling. Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down Aryna Sabalenka’s dominant run and remarkable tiebreak streak, along with Jannik Sinner’s historic milestone as the youngest player to complete the Hard Court Masters set.

They also discuss Daniil Medvedev’s resurgence, young stars Victoria Mboko and João Fonseca, Novak Djokovic skipping Miami, Coco Gauff’s injury concerns, and the Saudi investment news reshaping the ATP calendar.

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Outside of Sinner, Alcaraz, and Sabalenka, who do you think can win a Slam?

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Episode Intro
1:29 Welcome to Served
2:40 Aryna Sabalenka Wins 2026 Indian Wells
10:51 Personality Contrast: Sabalenka vs. Rybakina
13:19 Perfect Delivery
16:15 Jannik Sinner Dominance
22:16 Daniil Medvedev’s 2026 Hot Start
25:17 Medvedev called Andy for Advice post-US Open Loss
34:28 Why João Fonseca is an Intriguing Prospect
37:15 Injury Comebacks: Arthur Fils and Jack Draper
38:59 Novak Djokovic’s Decision to Pull Out of 2026 Miami
42:10 Coco Gauff’s Arm Injury
44:22 Bold Prediction: Winning a Slam in the Next Two Years
46:11 Mirra Andreeva: Managing Pressure and On-Court Clarity
49:38 Saudi PIF Investment and Grass Court Shifts
56:48 Teaser: The Alex Eala Interview
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