Served with Andy Roddick

4x Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley are joined by WTA pro and model Carson Branstine to discuss the realities of life on tour outside the top 100. Carson, currently recovering from a torn labrum, opens up about funding her career without a coach or physio, her viral TikTok calling out player welfare failures, and how she balances tennis with modeling and a new finance venture. Kim adds perspective from her time on the WTA board and her own battles with the tour's injury fine system. 

Kim and Blair also break down a busy week in Rome: Sorana Cirstea beating Sabalenka at 36 years old and reconsidering her retirement and Coco Gauff's admission of off-court struggles. They also weigh in on Project Red Eye, the player-led push for greater Grand Slam revenue sharing, and the story of Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova, who is using her platform to raise funds for the Ukrainian military. Kim closes with a tactical breakdown of Iga Swiatek's backhand slice, explaining why it has become one of the most effective weapons on tour heading into Roland Garros.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00: Welcome to Love All

1:09: Carson Branstine joins Love All

3:02: Carson on Kim Clijsters as her idol & inspiration to play tennis

5:28: Injury update

8:29: Carson's life off court

11:28: Carson's viral TikTok: The realities of life on the WTA tour

13:54: Reaction to the TikTok

18:51: Kim & Carson on player costs, prize money & the financial grind of pro tennis

25:02: Can you have quality of life and compete at the highest level in tennis?

35:22: Henley's Headlines: Rome Open update & Sorana Cîrstea’s retirement year story

44:13: Aryna Sabalenka's form heading into Roland Garros

45:55: Coco Gauff's emotional struggles 

51:03: Oleksandra Oliynikova: Using her platform to support Ukraine & challenging the WTA

59:09: Kim-formation: Iga Świątek's renewed joy with coach Francisco Roig

1:01:40: Iga’s backhand tactics against Osaka

1:04:16: Francisco Roig ruptures his Achilles at practice & returns immediately

1:07:15: Holger Rune skips Roland Garros to protect his Achilles recovery

1:08:42: Rec Room: Mouth tape, SPF setting spray & brush-on sunscreen 

1:14:07: Closing thoughts 
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Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down the absolute chaos at the 2026 Rome Masters (Italian Open). From Sabalenka’s shocking loss and potential hip injury to Novak Djokovic’s first-round exit to a qualifier they ask the question: who is looking the best heading into the 2026 French Open?

Andy and Jon also dive deep into Jannik Sinner’s continued dominance, the atmosphere that Joao Fonseca’s fans bring to every tournament, and Rafael Jodar’s potential heading into Roland Garros. Finally, they get into more of the slam boycott conversation as we get closer to RG.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Ads

0:45 Welcome to Served & Rome Storylines

1:50 Sabalenka’s Loss to Sorana Cirstea

4:43 Does Sabalenka’s Form Open the Field for Roland Garros?

14:26 Sorana Cirstea: 36 and Playing Her Best Tennis

18:48 Novak Djokovic Loss to Dino Prižmić

24:39 Jannik Sinner’s Unprecedented Dominance

26:14 Is Sinner a Rafa-Level Favorite This Year?

33:05 Joao Fonseca & The Rome Crowd

42:42 Analyzing Breakout Stars: The Rise of Rafael Jodar

48:58 Player Boycotts & Grand Slam Revenue Share Debate

54:21 Can the Tours Actually Withhold Points from Slams?

59:40 Rome Recap & French Open Bracket Challenge
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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.

In this episode:

1. Top Players Mention Slam Boycott include Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff & More

2. Arkansas Alumni Raise $5 million to save tennis program

3. Jannik Sinner and Kimi Antonelli keep winning at the same time

4. Venus and Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka take over Met Gala

5. Stan Wawrinka’s last tennis match is set

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Andy Roddick sits down with legend Fabio Fognini for a deep dive into life after the tour. They pull back the curtain on the "Fabio" persona—transitioning from on-court fiery meltdowns to an easygoing retirement filled with golf and a stint on Italy’s Dancing with the Stars. Roddick explores Fognini’s unique perspective on his legendary career, including the tactical secrets behind his three clay-court victories over Rafael Nadal and his reflection on the near-upset of Carlos Alcaraz during his last match. They also discuss the explosive growth of Italian tennis led by World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and why the current era has eclipsed soccer as the nation's sporting obsession. 

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy: Fabio Fognini joins the show

1:06 Life After Tennis

1:29 Fognini's Final Match: Almost Beating Alcaraz at Wimbledon 

3:52 The Rise of Italian Tennis and Sinner at World No. 1 

6:20 How Did Fognini Beat Rafa on Clay Three Times? 

8:32 Mom's a US Open Champ, Dad Beat Nadal: The Fognini-Pennetta Legacy 

9:00 What Rome Means to Italians and Best Neighborhoods to Stay 

10:27 Dancing With the Stars Italy 

11:37 Tennis Match vs. Dance Choreography: Which Is Harder? 

12:41 Fognini's Greatest On-Court Meltdowns

14:07 Was the Ball In? The Pascal Line-Call Controversy 

14:23 Meltdown Regrets: The Fines, the Rackets and the Moments He'd Take Back 

18:17 Andy’s Rome Travel Tips
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4x Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters is joined by American star Hailey Baptiste fresh off her best result so far. After defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid and saving six match points, including two with a second serve and volley, Hailey sits down with Kim and Blair Henley to talk about mental growth, family sacrifice, and what fueled her breakthrough. Kim also shares personal French Open tips as Hailey heads to Roland Garros for her first-ever seeded Grand Slam.

Kim and Blair also break down the prize money fight brewing in Rome, with the word boycott being thrown around in press rooms and reactions from Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and others. Plus a full Kimformation breakdown of Marta Kostyuk's Madrid title, the historic all-female coaching final, and the back handspring celebration that took the internet by storm. 

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All

0:44 Kim's Life Update & Heading to Roland Garros

3:44 Hailey Baptiste Joins Love All

6:15 Baptiste’s First Career Grand Slam Seeding at Roland Garros

7:03 Kim's Personal Tips for Playing Chatrier & Lenglen

9:41 The Mental Transformation: Choosing to Stop Battling Herself

12:54 Saving 6 Match Points vs. Sabalenka & the Second Serve Volley

16:39 Family Sacrifice & the GoFundMe That Started It All

18:22 The Greenbrier Bubble: Dinner Between Kim and Venus

21:15 The Viral Racket Break Photo 

27:53 Rapid Fire: Celebrity Followers, Favorite Shots & Life Off Court

33:17 Goals for 2025 & French Open Outlook

36:37 Henley's Headlines: Prize Money Fight & Boycott Talk in Rome

40:29 Kim's Take on the Boycott Debate & the Whole Tour's Future

46:06 Kim Formation: Marta Kostyuk's Madrid Title & Historic All-Female Coaching Final

48:45 Kostyuk's Return Game, Therapy & Freeing Herself from Junior Expectations

1:00:02 Rec Room: Blair's Weighted Jump Rope 

1:03:55 Closing thoughts
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