As well as raw talent and incredible athleticism, professional tennis ‘requires extraordinary psychological capacities’, Edmund Gordon wrote recently in the LRB: ‘obsessive focus, epic self-belief’. Edmund – whose son is a rising star on the London under-nine circuit – joins Tom to discuss four recent books about the so-called golden generation of Federer, N ... Show More
Nov 21
Aftershock: The War on Terror – Episode 1: With Us or Against Us
In the days after 9/11, George W. Bush declared a state of emergency and initiated what would become an unprecedented expansion of US power. Public debate narrowed: there were new limits on what was acceptable, and not acceptable, to say. The London Review of Books published a nu ... Show More
44m 54s
Nov 15
Introducing ‘Aftershock: The War on Terror’
After 9/11, George W. Bush launched a global War on Terror. What followed was an unprecedented expansion of American power, from Guantánamo Bay to drone strikes, mass surveillance to the weaponisation of the financial system. Asked when it would end, Vice-President Dick Cheney re ... Show More
3m 57s
Jun 2025
The Andre Agassi Interview | Served with Andy Roddick
In this special interview, Andre Agassi talks about his relationship with tennis, winning the 1999 French Open, the strengths/weaknesses of some of the best players in tennis history, and so much more! What’s your favorite moment from this episode? Who is your favorite Andre Agas ... Show More
1h 48m
Jul 2025
2025 WIMBLEDON RECAP SHOW | Andy Roddick & Chris Eubanks
Andy Roddick is joined by, friend of the show, Chris Eubanks to take a look back at the entire 2-weeks of the 2025 Wimbledon. The jaw-dropping champions, the upsets, Wimbledon expansion plans, and how the tennis community needs to give rising-stars more time to grow into the spor ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 2025
The US Open is CHANGING, Simona Halep Retires, Bad Quality Balls, and more!
On this week's episode of Served with Andy Roddick, Andy is joined by Jon Wertheim for a quick Racket Rundown, presented by Wilson, to discuss Alcaraz, Bencic, and more. Then, Andy and Jon sit down with US Open Tournament Director Stacey Allaster and Eric Butorac, Senior Director ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2025
2025 Wimbledon Draw Breakdown | Andy Roddick & Jon Wertheim Predict the Winners!
It’s time for one of our favorite Grand Slam traditions — the Draw Special, now for Wimbledon 2025! Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim sit down to break down the entire men's and women's draw ahead of Wimbledon 2025, analyzing key matchups, potential upsets, and who they think will li ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2025
Janko Tipsarevic - Explosive views on tennis coaching, revitalising Denis Shapovalov and why Andy is perfect for Novak
Six years on from his previous appearance on The Tennis Podcast, Janko Tipsarevic is back, this time to talk to David all about his foray into coaching. Tipsarevic doesn’t hold back as he explains why he enjoys coaching and why he thinks coaching standards in tennis are generally ... Show More
40m 26s
May 2025
QUICK SERVED: French Open Day 1 - Rafa's Tribute Ceremony
To kick off the 2025 French Open, Andy Roddick reacts to Rafa Nadal's tribute ceremony at Roland Garros. Joined by the rest of the Big Four: Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray - the ceremony was full of celebration for one of tennis' finest athletes in it's history. L ... Show More
13m 50s