Andy Zodin

Andy Zodin's KickServeRadio.com, featuring Mats Wilander and Jonny Levine

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Welcome to KickServeRadio.com! Our team is here to bring you entertaining and informative segments on the glory days of tennis, as well as current day, hot topics. We are so proud to feature former World #1, Mats Wilander, as he remains one of the most respected people in our sport. We also are joined by Former Texas Longhorn All-American, Jonny Levine who is a very highly thought-of tennis great.

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Andy Zodin

Episodes

It's not a pretty sight right now for men's tennis! Alcaraz on the shelf, and Sinner showing signs of health decline. 22.06.2026 42:30

Zverev winning his first major is almost an afterthought!

Another Rafa? Already?? You better believe it, and Mats says Rafa 2.0 may be a pretty tough customer at this year's French! 14.05.2026 46:34

Also: Hey Jonny, is college tennis in some trouble, or this too shall pass??

It's the inaugural episode of INDUSTRY INSIGHTS on KickServeRadio.com, and we are pleased to present a very interesting and informative sit down with ITA CEO, Dave Mullins. 07.05.2026 15:43

"Hey Dave, is college tennis currently under siege?"

On April 20th, we lost one of the truly great ones with the passing of Jim Loehr. Doctor Loehr was a game change in so ways, and in so many lives. He was the Johnny Carson of Sports Psychologists. 24.04.2026 47:03

Doctor Loehr was a true pioneer, and he paved the way for the industry to flourish. RIP, Doc. You were loved by many! And what would Doc Loehr say about what Roger, Rafa, Novak, Carlitos, and Jannikall have in common? And what can we ALL learn from that?

It's the 4th time in tennis history that the Sunshine Double was double-bagged. Sinner & Sabalenka turn the trick, and Jannik barely broke a sweat! 02.04.2026 53:05

Also, Ethan Quinn made some headlines of his own in Phoenix, winning an all-American final, a thriller vs a very entertaining Marcos Giron.

Two of the greats join us this week! Mikael Pernfors and Paul Annacone are featured, as we all prepare for tennis in paradise. These guys are both amazing, and entertaining. 05.03.2026 51:51

Also, the Sunshine Double has been stretched to a standing Triple, as the Arizona Tennis Classic is very high level. Just ask Annacone, he'll tell you himself!

It was an all-American fight to the finish in Dallas. Big Ben and Taylor slugged it out in an epic Dallas Open final! 20.02.2026 43:23

Also, Tennis in Paradise at Indian Wells is right around the corner, but don't sleep on Arizona! The ATC field is LOADED!

Was this the best weekend of men's semis and a ladies major final since September 8th, 1984? In case you're wondering, that was the super-est of Super Saturdays! 06.02.2026 46:39

Also...Novak's still hanging tough. And Eliot Spizzirri gets some just due love!

It's the 26 debut of KickServeRadio.com and we are rolling with a few changes! Today, we make some bold predictions for the new year, and we welcome a new partnership! 16.01.2026 45:02

Also, HOW MANY American men in the top 150? Wow, that's some serious depth!

You think college tennis is a "death sentence" for making it in the pros? Think again, as two former Texas Aggies are on a serious tear at the highest level. Their coach, Steve Denton, joins us! 07.11.2025 51:55

Also...Sabalenka vs Kygrios ? A modern-day King vs Riggs?? Yep, it's gonna happen, so buckle up!

Want to hang with the cool kids? They don't come much cooler than RF. Wilson's Juan Diego Cuadrado will tell you how YOU can get on the team. 24.10.2025 50:22

Also, a couple of Steve Denton's A&M boys (Vacherot and Rinderknecht) shake things up in Shaghai, and the American women are making more noise than ever!

Wilander makes strong showing in Kona! 01.10.2025 1:02:48

Rounding out an amazing WORLD RACQUETS CONFERENCE, Brian Dillman, Andy Zodin and headliner Mats Wilander discussed the concept of "re branding" and how Mats has done so much of that during his Hall of Fame career.

They are the player of the year and the story of the year in women's tennis. Aryna and Amanda have lifted the women's game in so many ways! 12.09.2025 48:31

And, Carlitos is now the king, as he and Jannik have a death-grip on men's tennis.

They play sets to 4, and the matches last about an hour, but it technically counts as a "major" with a cool $mill at stake. Is this the new normal in pro tennis? 21.08.2025 44:39

Also, Jonny made a pretty sweet run at The Open in '83.Lost 3rd round to Lendl but almost played Nastase. Ok Jonny...do tell!

Another incredibly touching moment in pro tennis, as de Minaur comforts Davidovich Fokina, after an epic DC final that left the Spaniard in emotional shambles. 01.08.2025 38:59

And...Venus Williams follows in the footsteps of the great George Foreman, coming out of retirement at 45, to show that some great champions are simply ageless.

Amanda gave it her all at Wimbledon, and it ended the way it started, with a love and love score line. That aside, she beat #1 to get to the grandest final of 'em all, and that is a beautiful thing. 21.07.2025 40:24

Also, this "new two" men's rivalry is now officially on fire, with Sinner the winner, and now they've won 7 straight!

So, what do we make of this guy? Super talented, pretty quirky, and really unpredictable. But maybe, just maybe Bublik is ready to get serious about doing some serious winning! 26.06.2025 51:17

And...quick, who's the last guy NOT named Alcaraz or Sinner to win a major? Took you a second there, didn't it?

If this is the new era, the new "it rivalry" in men's tennis, then we are blessed. Carlitos and Jannik put on a show for the ages, and Wilander was front row for the spectacle. 12.06.2025 40:18

Also...Coco's brand appeal is skyrocketing, as she takes down the great Sabalenka, in a ladies final that wasn't too shabby in its own right

She's fierce, and she is coming on strong. Peyton Stearns was a 3rd set TB-winning machine on her way to the Italian semis. Good news for the American women on clay! 21.05.2025 45:03

And..."hey Mats, how do you enjoy being treated like tennis royalty while in Europe?" "Well, it reminds my wife that at one time in my life I wasn't a complete dumba$$!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It almost feels like it was the stone age, since Mats won his 2nd French back in '85. So much has changed in 40 years, but maybe...just maybe some things have stayed the same. 30.04.2025 45:23

And..."hey Jonny, if Mats doesn't get tripped up by Chesnokov in the quarters in '89, is it possible, perhaps even PROBABLE that Chang doesn't win that lone major?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It doesn't happen often, certainly not to Grigor. But yes, he got double-bagel'd in Monte Carlo in 44 minutes. Says Wilander, "trust me, it happens to the best of us!" 17.04.2025 36:48

And, Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) CEO Brian Dillman joins the show to talk about the plans going forward for the former USPTA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Men's tennis losing its footing? Is the sport a little out of balance? Says Wilander, "We've been here before and the game came out stronger. Hopefully these times lead to a similar outcome." 03.04.2025 54:03

And, "hey Jonny, what's with this Colton Smith?" And of course, Mensik gets more than just a mention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A rare sit-down with Andre Agassi 03.04.2025 1:00

On March 15th, AZ sat down with Andre Agassi at Phoenix Country Club during Jonny's Arizona Tennis Classic (ATP Challenger), for 30 minutes of vintage Andre. Insightful, entertaining, and candid as always. It was a great crowd, and Agassi did not disappoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready tennis world, this kid is coming. Says Wilander of Joao Fonseca, "this kid will be top 5 in two years". By the looks of things in Phoenix, it's pretty hard to dispute that call. He's a rock star already...at 18! 23.03.2025 38:01

Also, are doubles specialists on the ropes? And is Mirra Andreeva on her way to #1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by Gentleman Tim Henman for a bit of a knock-around, we really realize that the dude truly is a gent! Witty and sharp as hell, too! 04.03.2025 57:47

Also, Mats on Mirra and Jonny on the top 10 American men of all time. A couple of curious choices to be sure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices