Served with Andy Roddick

The Dink streams globally on Apple TV on Friday, July 24, 2026

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Andy Roddick sits down with actor Jake Johnson ahead of the release of The Dink, the Apple TV pickleball comedy that also marks Roddick's film debut, and the two swap stories about Ed Harris's on set intensity, Brad Gilbert's coaching cameo and emoji habit, and the eternal tennis versus pickleball debate.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Welcome to Q&Andy with Jake Johnson

1:21 – Casting Andy in The Dink

2:44 – Jake's method prep: training with pro pickleball players

3:04 – The tennis world's obsession with legs

4:56 – Brad Gilbert's "sturdy" legs verdict

5:16 – Andy's injury and most embarrassing moment on set

6:40 – What The Dink is actually about

8:12 – Is Ed Harris terrifying in real life?

9:56 – Jake's Andy Roddick impression

11:09 – Aaron Chen is a comedic genius

13:43 – Tennis vs. pickleball?

15:41 – Brad Gilbert's insane emoji texting habit

16:37 – Which New Girl character would win a Grand Slam first?

17:14 – Random Question of the Day: Chicago travel recs

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Join 4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down the WTA's new eligibility policy, Stefanos Tsitsipas' resurgence, Paula Badosa's comeback, and Novak Djokovic's latest off-court moves. Plus, Kim shares what the US Open swing is really like, her toughest training secrets, and the best tennis advice she ever received.

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Lucite Bird Feeder

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Love All

3:19 Kim's Comeback: First run since her Achilles rupture

5:31 Tomorrowland

8:30 Henley's Headlines

12:11 Tsitsipas' New Coach

14:19 Summer Break Roundup: Alcaraz's wrist and life off tour

18:24 Djokovic Goes Viral at Fanatics Fest

22:02 Wedding Season: Kasatkina, Paul, & More

25:12 What Kim Would Ask Novak About Biohacking

26:50 WTA's New Genetic Testing Policy

30:14 Kimformation

33:55 Kim's Sauna Secret for Beating the Heat

36:35 Kim's Best Tennis Advice

39:29 Blair's Dad on Why Wrist Instruction Ruins Rec Players

45:55 Rec Room: Lucite Bird Feeders

50:35 Closing Thoughts
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Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim talk to Mary Carillo ahead of her well-deserved International Tennis Hall of Fame induction in Newport (alongside one Roger Federer), Mary opens up on 45 years in sports media, 17 Olympics, six Emmys, and the unlikely night at Madison Square Garden that launched it all.

In this episode:

- The Racket Rundown: Rublev, Tsitsipas, Krejčíková, & Merida Titles
- The ATP's plan to unify tennis balls by 2029
- Alcaraz's wrist brace at the 2026 World Cup
- Mary Carillo on getting into broadcasting
- Her legendary storytelling craft and personalizing athletes for the audience
- The day lightning struck the broadcast booth while she was inside

Mary's Badminton rant: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/mary-carillo-s-badminton-rant-remains-the-best-sports-commentary-of-all-time-747874883720

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Ads
0:34 Welcome to Served
3:46 Racket Rundown: Rublev, Tsitsipas, Merida & Krejcikova
4:57 Alcaraz's World Cup Wrist Brace
12:12 ATP's Plan to Unify Tennis Balls by 2029
20:51 Mary Carillo joins Served
21:26 Andy's Press Room Scouting Report
23:43 Getting the Hall of Fame Call
27:50 Roger Entering the Hall of Fame
31:23 The Gender Silos Still in Tennis Broadcasting
35:29 How Carillo became a broadcaster
41:52 Double Luge & the Legendary Badminton Rant
51:30 The Advice Mary Gave Andy in the Booth
55:00 Explaining Why Tennis Is So Hard
57:23 Facing the Hall of Fame Speech Nerves
1:02:11 Real Sports, Barkley & Loving Documentaries
1:06:33 The Throbbing Athletic Heart
1:08:09 Lightning Strikes the Broadcast Booth
1:19:55 Fed-Mania & Mary's Moment in Newport
1:22:05 Old-School Journalism in a Clickbait Era
1:23:37 Coming Thursday: Jake Johnson & "The Dink"
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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.

Wimbledon 2026 is in the books — Jannik Sinner claimed his fifth Grand Slam title, Serena Williams drew the biggest Wimbledon audience in ESPN history, and the women's final set an all-time record. Plus, Carlos Alcaraz has been cleared to return, and the tennis world cleaned up at the altar.

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In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports:

1. Wimbledon 2026 viewership records

2. 2026 Cincinnati Open entry list

3. Novak Djokovic "The Wolf in Winter" documentary trailer drops on Prime Video

4. Tennis wedding roundup

5. Anna Leigh Waters' MLP women's doubles win streak snapped at 25-0

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.

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Andy Roddick answers some of the biggest tennis questions coming out of Wimbledon, from why serve-and-volley has nearly disappeared to whether modern players are simply getting too big, fast, and athletic for the old-school game. He also breaks down Coco Gauff's unique tactical brilliance, explains why players take more risks on grass, shares behind-the-scenes stories about playing on Centre Court, and reflects on the mindset that fueled his career.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:06 Welcome to Q&Andy

1:04 Grass wear and the death of serve-and-volley

3:35 Practicing on Centre Court before Finals

5:17 Does height still matter?

8:53 Why players double fault more on grass

9:14 The risk/reward math behind bigger serves

10:47 How the women navigate grass-court risk

11:32 Why opponents unravel against Coco Gauff

13:42 Random Question of the Day

19:00 Preview of next week's episode
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