What Makes Alex Eala So Tough to Play? + Why You Can’t Copy Sinner & More | Q&Andy episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 23 MIN

What Makes Alex Eala So Tough to Play? + Why You Can’t Copy Sinner & More | Q&Andy

from Served with Andy Roddick · host Served Media Network

Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at [email protected] Andy Roddick breaks down what makes Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz so adaptable, why young players shouldn’t simply copy the world’s best, and the tactical changes Novak Djokovic is making late in his career. Plus, Andy gets into Ben Shelton’s slice, Casper Ruud’s deceptive serve, the rise of slower serves on the WTA Tour, a wild story about nearly missing an exhibition in Peru, and his very strong feelings about Skyline Chili. 📱 Stay up to date with Q&Andy! Follow us on our socials: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast https://x.com/served_podcast S ign up for the US Open Served Bracket Challenge! https://served.bracket.tennis/  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy 0:53 Should Coaches Teach Kids to Play Like Sinner or Alcaraz? 2:01 What Makes Alcaraz and Sinner Adapt So Fast? 5:21 Is Sinner's Personality Similar to Ivan Lendl's? 6:52 Has Novak Already Made His Version of Federer's SABR? 8:40 Should Ben Shelton Ditch the Slice for a Bigger Backhand? 10:20 Why Casper Ruud's Serve Is Nearly Impossible to Read 12:20 Could WTA Players Start Using Slower Serves as Strategy? 14:42 Gustavo's Video Question: South American Tennis and Buse’s Rise 16:29 Andy's Motorcycle Escape Through Lima Traffic 18:15 Random Question of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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