Served with Andy Roddick

• How Gauff Wins Ugly & Brilliantly, Shanghai’s Family Feud, Plus Wheelchair Tennis Legend Rick Draney

  Andy Roddick kicks off this episode with a Racket Rundown presented by Wilson to talk about Coco Gauff's victory over Jessica Pegula in the 2025 Wuhan Open. He also talks about the 2025 Shanghai Rolex Masters results where Valentin Vacherot (World No. 204) defeated first cousin Arthur Rinderknech for the title. Andy then sits down with International Tennis Hall of Famer Rick Draney, a pioneer of wheelchair tennis and Tennis Hall of Famer. Rick shares how a life-changing injury led him to redefine what was possible from inventing new grip techniques to shaping the classification system that made the quad division official. He and Andy dive deep into the evolution of wheelchair technology, the rise of global stars like Shingo Kunieda, Esther Vergeer, and Tokito Oda, and the growing junior pipeline that’s transforming the sport. COMMENT BELOW How can tennis continue to expand opportunities for adaptive athletes? Who is the greatest wheelchair tennis player of all time?  📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱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://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 1:13 Welcome to Served 2:53 Racket Rundown: Coco Gauff in Wuhan & Vacherot’s Cinderella run   18:00 Introducing Rick Draney: Hall of Fame wheelchair tennis legend   19:29 Rick’s story & early injury   23:29 Discovering wheelchair tennis & learning to play   26:07 Quad vs Para classification explained   34:00 Rick’s gold medal in rugby & Paralympic background   37:04 Legends of the game: Esther Vergeer, Shingo Kunieda, Tokito Oda   38:50 Learning mobility & racket adaptations post-injury   45:04 The two-bounce rule and strategy evolution   49:00 One-bounce strategy: Shingo’s impact   52:12 Early training vs modern high-performance wheelchair tennis   59:55 Junior wheelchair tennis & collegiate pathway development   1:09:02 Wheelchair technology evolution 1:15:15 Travel logistics, equipment damage, and costs   1:23:01 Philanthropy & supporting junior players (chairs & programs)   1:25:15 Tires, surfaces, and equipment wear   1:30:26 Equipment timeouts & match incidents   1:31:08 Wheelchair tennis legends deep dive 1:43:00 Esther Vergeer’s legendary streak & statistical greatness   1:47:02 Rick reflects on 50 years of wheelchair tennis & personal journey   1:50:22 Closing thoughts and gratitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• 2025 SHANGHAI OPEN MEN’S FINAL REACTION | Quick Served

  Jon Wertheim hops on today’s Quick Served to talk about the 2025 Shanghai Rolex Masters results where Valentin Vacherot (World No. 204) defeated first cousin Arthur Rinderknech for the title. COMMENT BELOW Did you watch the match? What did you think of the final? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱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://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Draper’s New Coach, Shanghai Heat, Six Kings Slam, & more | 5 Setter

  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. ITIA Support While Under Investigation  2. ATP Considers Heat Rule Change  3. Draper Hires Murray’s Former Coach  4. Six Kings Slam Begins Wednesday  5. Chalamet’s Surprise Table Tennis Skills COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱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://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Federer’s Agent talks Leaving Nike, Building a Tournament, & More w/ Tony Godsick

  In this week’s episode, Andy Roddick sits down with Tony Godsick: Roger Federer’s longtime agent, business partner, and CEO of TEAM8. Andy and Tony have a wide-ranging conversation about Federer’s legacy, the creation of the Laver Cup, and how monumental deals with Uniqlo and On Running came to life. Andy and Tony discuss Roger’s personality behind-the-scenes, the inner workings of player management, and how the Federer family became a part of tennis history. COMMENT BELOW: What do you think was Federer’s smartest business move? What are some other iconic athlete deals that come to mind? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱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://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social 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 Welcome to Served 1:18 Shanghai Humidity & Scheduling Rants 10:36 Tony Godsick Joins the Show 11:45 Inside the Laver Cup: Logistics, Growth & Planning 18:00 Why Federer’s Vision Made Laver Cup Work 23:00 How Godsick Measures Success & the Politics of Tennis 26:30 Building a Partnership with Roger Federer 33:00 The Truth Behind Federer’s Nike Split & Uniqlo Deal 43:10 The Birth of On Running’s Federer Partnership 58:00 Federer’s Character and Why He Always Delivers 1:02:00 Monica Seles’ Role in Godsick’s Career 1:04:50 Raising a Tennis Family: Mary Joe & the Kids 1:08:00 College Tennis, NIL, and the Future Path to the Pros 1:13:55 Closing Thoughts & Invitation to London Laver Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• 5 Setter: Federer HOF Nomination, Shelton Returns, Sinner & Alcaraz Win, and more

  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. 2026 Tennis Hall of Fame Nominees Announced  2. Monfils To Retire after 2026 Season  3. Sinner, Alcaraz win titles  4. Alcaraz Out of Shanghai, Shelton Makes Return  5. Anisimova Reaches WTA Finals COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱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://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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