Served with Andy Roddick

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 1 of the 2026 French Open, covering the biggest results and standout performances from opening day.

Andy Roddick dives into the upset where No. 7 seed Taylor Fritz falls to Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round and why that doesn't change his view of the rest of Fritz's year. He also goes into more results including Djokovic beating Perricard, Kostyuk advancing to the second round, and Arthur Gea's unfortunate on-court moment...

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Andy Roddick, Jon Wertheim, and the Served crew break down the full 2026 Roland Garros draw — men's and women's — picking winners, calling upsets, and revealing their official bracket challenge picks!

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0:45 Welcome to Served & Roland Garros Preview
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Andy Roddick sits down with French World No. 24 Arthur Rinderknech in this episode of Q&Andy, where he pulls back the curtain on the surreal reality of the Shanghai final and faced his own cousin in a historic Masters 1000 showdown after battling past Daniil Medvedev. They dive into technical adjustments between clay and grass, an injury update on Rinderknech's coach Lucas Pouille, and why the Texas A&M college tennis system helped him prepare for the ATP. Arthur also drops some invaluable local insider travel advice for any fans planning a trip to Paris for Roland Garros. Plus, Hall of Famer Pam Shriver drops in from Italy to ask Andy how his mindset has changed since his days at the top of the tour.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy ft. Arthur Rinderknech 

2:31 How Arthur's game translates across surfaces 

8:00 Can you explain your form when you serve?

11:36 What was it like playing your cousin in Shanghai?

17:40 Did tennis feel expected growing up, or was it a passion? 

19:29 The advantages of college tennis vs. the junior circuit? 

21:42 Culture shock at Texas A&M 

23:34 Where to stay in Paris for Roland Garros 

25:55 Best places to eat in Paris 

27:12 Random Question of the Day: Worst mispronunciation of his surname 

29:26 Bonus Question from Pam Shriver: How has Andy's mindset changed since his playing days?
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Rafael Nadal joins Andy Roddick and the Served team to talk about his new documentary "RAFA" premiering May 29th on Netflix. Nadal talks about why he decided to make the documentary, battling injuries, his thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz's injury & more.

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Kim Clijsters joins live from Paris during Roland Garros qualifying week, sharing stories from the grounds, including accidentally spilling tea on tournament director Amélie Mauresmo and watching David Goffin receive an emotional standing ovation. Kim also gives an insider look at the Roland-Garros atmosphere and her favorite parts of the venue.

Kim and Blair Henley also break down Elina Svitolina’s 2026 Rome title run, including how she rebuilt her game after maternity leave. They also discuss Jannik Sinner’s latest milestone, whether Coco Gauff’s athleticism helps or hurts her on clay, Casper Ruud’s Grand Slam potential, and the mindset needed to peak during a major tournament.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All

5:44 Henley’s Headlines - Elina Svitolina wins Rome for her 20th career title

8:14 Svitolina's post-baby reinvention - forehand, fitness & mindset

11:37 Gaël Monfils' viral love letter to Elena after Rome

19:02 Svitolina's elite athleticism debate

20:53 Can extreme athleticism be a handicap? 

23:27 Coco Gauff's "top five nightmares" post & Rome runner-up

26:40 Coco's Roland Garros title defense outlook

31:11 Jannik Sinner's historic Rome title & Masters dominance

34:48 Kim's green pants superstition & the 2011 Australian Open

35:47 Casper Ruud's Roland Garros chances & backhand evolution

40:13 Marat Safin coaches Rublev: belief vs. execution on court

41:34 Coaching news: Wim Fissette lands with Vicky Mboko

42:01 College tennis: NCAA champions Virginia & Texas A&M

46:04 Kim-formation: How do players peak for a Grand Slam?

52:18 Kim's three favorite things about the Roland Garros site

56:37 Closing thoughts
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