EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 59 MIN
2026 Grass Kick-Off Results: Shelton & Vekic Titles, Raducanu Withdrawal & More
from Served with Andy Roddick · host Served Media Network
Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down the start of the 2026 grass swing. Andy makes the case for why Wimbledon may be Novak Djokovic's best remaining shot at a major, Ben Shelton's win over Fritz, and Majchrzak beating De Minaur for the title. Plus, Donna Vekić's title run, Emma Raducanu's scheduling debate, Barbora Krejčíková as the ultimate unseeded threat, and a deep dive into Serena's doubles return and whether singles is next. JW also gives an inside look at the new Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova documentary, Chris & Martina: The Final Set, on Netflix June 26th. COMMENT BELOW: Who do you think are the dark horses for 2026 Wimbledon? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.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://x.com/Served_Podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Ads 0:24 Welcome to Served 1:09 Racket Rundown: Grass Court Season Begins 1:43 Donna Vekić Wins Queen's 3:32 Emma Raducanu's Strong Week on Grass 5:25 Robin Montgomery's First Title 6:40 Barbora Krejčíková: The Ultimate Unseeded Threat 14:16 What Casual Fans Get Wrong About Grass Court Tennis 16:42 Why 2026 Wimbledon Is Novak's Best Shot 20:18 Shelton Beats Fritz in Stuttgart 25:43 The Raducanu Wild Card & Scheduling Debate 34:53 Serena Williams Returns at Queen's Club 37:22 Serena: Doubles vs. Singles 40:58 The GLP-1 Factor & Doping Protocols 46:20 The Evert–Navratilova Doc: "The Final Set" 54:23 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down the start of the 2026 grass swing. Andy makes the case for why Wimbledon may be Novak Djokovic's best remaining shot at a major, Ben Shelton's win over Fritz, and Majchrzak beating De Minaur for the title. Plus, Donna Vekić's title run, Emma Raducanu's scheduling debate, Barbora Krejčíková as the ultimate unseeded threat, and a deep dive into Serena's doubles return and whether singles is next. JW also gives an inside look at the new Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova documentary, Chris & Martina: The Final Set, on Netflix June 26th. COMMENT BELOW: Who do you think are the dark horses for 2026 Wimbledon? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.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://x.com/Served_Podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Ads 0:24 Welcome to Served 1:09 Racket Rundown: Grass Court Season Begins 1:43 Donna Vekić Wins Queen's 3:32 Emma Raducanu's Strong Week on Grass 5:25 Robin Montgomery's First Title 6:40 Barbora Krejčíková: The Ultimate Unseeded Threat 14:16 What Casual Fans Get Wrong About Grass Court Tennis 16:42 Why 2026 Wimbledon Is Novak's Best Shot 20:18 Shelton Beats Fritz in Stuttgart 25:43 The Raducanu Wild Card & Scheduling Debate 34:53 Serena Williams Returns at Queen's Club 37:22 Serena: Doubles vs. Singles 40:58 The GLP-1 Factor & Doping Protocols 46:20 The Evert–Navratilova Doc: "The Final Set" 54:23 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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