Served with Andy Roddick

• 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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• FAN Q&A: How Players Get Paid, Best Volleyers, & Friends w/ Dumb Questions

  In today's episode, Andy answers YOUR questions! First, Andy goes over some of the recent results from the Bejing Open and the Japan Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz are set to clash in the finals, Daniil Medvedev beats Alexander Zverev, and more! Fan Questions: 1. Why is tennis seen as a "soft" sport? 2. How do players get paid from tournaments? 3. Will Andy write a book about his career? 4. Is First Serve percentage & Free Throw percentage comparable?  5. Can you explain strange tennis statistics? 6. Who are the best volleyers to ever play the game? Check out the Served Merch! https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.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://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 1:12 Welcome to Served 5:04 Alcaraz ankle scare + Fritz rematch 6:38 Daniil Medvedev back in form 8:28 Fan Q&A Intro 8:40 Why is tennis seen as a “country club” sport? 15:07 Prize money explained: how players actually get paid 24:26 Tennis stats vs free throws + would Andy write a book? 37:01 Best volleyers of all time 47:39 Storytelling season + upcoming episodes (Tony Godsick, Rick Draney, philanthropy special) 56:35 Closing thoughts & subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• 5 Setter: Alcaraz Injury Scare, WTA Shocks, and Djokovic & Wawrinka Back in Action + 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. Svitolina & Haddad Maia End Seasons due to Burnout and Fatigue  2. Carlos Alcaraz Injury Scare  3. PTPA Adds Slams To Lawsuit  4. Remembering Nikola Pilić  5. Djokovic, Wawrinka Return to Shanghai  SBJ Article on PTPA Lawsuit: https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/09/23/ptpa-adds-grand-slams-to-atp-wta-antitrust-suit/ Playlist for ALL Laver Cup Live Shows: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWVIvWdxJ8g8l244ppur1QT4 Subscribe for weekly episodes covering major stories, sharp insights, and fun surprises in the world of racket sports. 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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• 2025 LAVER CUP RECAP | Served with Andy Roddick

  Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim recap the 2025 Laver Cup! From match highlights, to live shows, to the event itself, they dive into it all.  We had an awesome time getting to interview some of the greats: Roger Federer, Andre Agassi, Yannick Noah, John McEnroe, Pat Rafter, and Tim Henman. If you want to watch any of those interviews, click the link here to watch them all: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWVIvWdxJ8g8l244ppur1QT4 COMMENT BELOW: Did you watch Laver Cup? What do you think of the tournament? Check out the Served Merch! https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.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://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Served 2:30 Andy commentates Laver Cup Final Day Highlights 8:50 Andy and Jon talk Taylor Fritz & Alex De Minaur 10:40 Does this win over Alcaraz count? 13:45 What was the energy of 2025 Laver Cup like? 18:30 Andre Agassi & Yannick Noah post-match speeches 21:40 Do the players treat Laver Cup like an exo? 22:40 Federer and Roddick talk about surface changes for Laver Cup 28:50 Techy Sean and Producer Mike takeaways from Laver Cup 31:20 The energy of Laver Cup 32:30 Thank you to the team & the fans!! 34:50 Tony Godsick interview next week! (Roger Federer agent/business partner) 35:45 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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