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

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She turned pro at 14, and was #2 in the world at 16. Andrea Jaeger's story is truly one of the more remarkable in the history of women's tennis, both on and off the court. 04.05.2021 55:53

Also, Mats and AZ marvel at how Nadal leads a seemingly ageless generation at Barcelona. Don Pompan joins AZ and Jonny to talk about a tennis parent experience that is definitely not the norm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's the ultimate "guy's guy", "lady's man" and oh by the way, this bloak could volley a bit, as well. Patrick Rafter had quite the kick serve, so of course he's perfect for KickServeRadio.com. Cheers, Mate!! 22.04.2021 54:04

Also, Tsitsipas reigns supreme in Monte Carlo, while 2 of the big 3 bite the dust on the Monaco dirt. And a new scoring system? Thirty30 tennis is an interesting concept. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicholas Pereira won three of the four majors in 1988. But wait, Mats Wilander won three out of four majors in 1988! How is this possible?? 07.04.2021 50:34

Tennis in Miami, no tennis at Indian Wells. What is the current state of the game? Do things need to be fixed? If so, HOW??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benoit Paire speaks his mind bigtime in Argentina, and Mats Wilander speaks to those comments. Is the tour in trouble? 23.03.2021 50:34

Fernando Segal is the Director and Founder of the World Tennis Conference, featuring 58 amazing presenters from the highest levels of our sport. You'll definitely want the 411 on that, and we've got it here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tennis Channel Sr. VP David Egdes joins Mats and AZ for a look back at 2020 and forward to 2021 through the lens of TC. "I don't have a crystal ball, but I see a much better year for all, in '21. 10.03.2021 58:42

Mats, Jonny, and AZ ponder whether Roger has another 2017 in his bag of timeless tricks, and what can Serena to turn back the hands of time?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mats was in London, AZ and Jonny stateside, but down under is where we were focused, and we've got lots to unpack, as Novak and Naomi won big in '21's first major 24.02.2021 54:06

So what does this Aussie Open tell us about the way 2021 may shakeout? So for it's more of the same, but will that change soon? Wilander, never shy about these things, has some interesting thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The country may not be on fire like last year, but there are still plenty of obstacles for the Australian Open to contend with as the 2021 grand slam season does it's best to start on the right foot! 29.01.2021 55:10

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It's golf episode of KickServeQuickServe, as Mats and AZ couldn't pass up the opportunity to hear more about Charlie Woods' debut at the PNC Championships, from someone who was right and up close! 16.01.2021 22:08

Georgia Bulldog sophomore, Aidan Berkman was on the bag for his step-brother Shaun O’Meara, and his team finished 2nd. But what else can you tell us about this kid that stole the show?? And how does an 11 year old upstage Tiger Woods? Well when his name is CHARLIE Woods, and he’s the spitting image of his old man, that’s how! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the season debut of Tennis Channel Podcast Network's KickServeradio.com, Mats, Jonny, and AZ ponder plenty of potential storylines for what will hopefully be a much better year, in '21 06.01.2021 47:59

What will we see in Australia? Can Serena win #24? Who does Djoker fear most? What IS this PTPA? And what were some of the best moments in an otherwise forgettable, if not regrettable year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Season Finale of KickServeRadio.com, and as we say goodbye to 2020, we bid farewell to three of the all time greats in tennis history 16.12.2020 51:20

Along with our tributes to Ralston, Olmedo, and Forbes, we touch on the Vilas Documentary, the success of Laver Cup, and whether or not Roger still has one final act left in him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On KickServe-QuickServe, part of Tennis Channel's KickServeRadio.com, former American ATP star, Sammy Giammalva joins AZ and Jonny to kickoff this new add to the program 10.12.2020 25:39

These 3 all go way back to 70's, and the two former longhorns can't help but wonder what UT tennis might have done, had Giammalva followed in his father's footsteps instead of turning pro straight out of high school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by Taylor Dent, on ATP Tour Finals weekend, TD discusses club ownership, a proper tennis mindset, and how his serve and volley game compares to Pete Sampras 24.11.2020 1:00:30

With Rafa and Novak BOTH losing in London, are we finally on the verge of a changing of the guard? And hey Mats, golf with DJ? Do tell!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by the great STEFAN EDBERG, we examine how in the world these Swedes that both got to #1 in the world, played so incredibly differently! 10.11.2020 58:59

One of the truly most idolized players of all time, it would stand to reason that Edberg would then coach perhaps THE MOST idolized player of all time, Roger Federer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Very few in our sport light up a room, a court, or a studio like Bethanie Mattek Sands. Boy did we have fun chopping it up with her!! 27.10.2020 57:50

"I'm not really big on the whole bubble thing, because it definitely takes away good balance!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Arias is all the sudden one of the hardest working pros in tennis. Tennis Channel analyst, and now Director of Tennis at IMG Academy, this man is always in high gear! 13.10.2020 55:38

The former Italian Open Champ, and top 5er, Jimmy takes a look at this year's French, and he and Mats look WAY back at a Monte Carlo final that featured them in their prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was the ultimate French Open Giant-Killer, beating Rafa in '09 and Roger in '10, when both were defending champs at Roland Garros. 29.09.2020 58:08

At #4 in the world and hot as a comet, Robin Soderling was seemingly well on his way to winning a major or two, if not more. Then, in the blink of an eye, he was gone. So....why the sudden flame-out?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a US Open that was no picnic to put on, but is it "asterisk" worthy? A guy that won it (and two of his buddies) say no way! 15.09.2020 51:09

Dominic puts the I in Thiem, as the Austrian slugger crawls across the finish line to win his 1st, while Osaka gets #3, her second in NYC. And what about Moms in tennis? Our take may surprise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's the "Last One to Get 'er Done." Andy Roddick's 2003 US Open title is the last singles major won by an American man. Has it really been 17 years? 01.09.2020 1:03:36

Roddick joins Mats, Jonny, and AZ for an extremely entertaining look back at this Hall of Famers great career. HE thinks he was inducted too early, but we would have none of it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Pete's Sake celebrates the 14-time slam winner's amazing career, and in segment 3 features Steve Flink, who's new book PETE SAMPRAS, GREATNESS REVISITED is available to you September 1st. It's a hell of a read! 18.08.2020 1:01:52

The greatest American player of all time? Many insist on it, and how can you blame them? And for that matter, it could be argued that in an absolute "must-win" situation, Pete just might be your guy. Mats Wilander certainly has his thoughts on that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vegas Rollers Coach Tim Blenkiron joins the boys in segment 1. The guys talk 1st tournament ever in segment 2. And segment three features some potentially good news about the US Open 04.08.2020 48:26

At a time when tennis needed it badly, World Team Tennis plays in a West Virginia bubble, and the sport has signs of life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Illustrated calls her the best in the business, and who are we to argue? It's the SOMETHING ABOUT MARY edition of KickServeRadio.com, as Mary Carillo joins the boys to talk everything from US Open to dog shows to mixed with Johnny Mac! 21.07.2020 1:00:56

Tennis Channel analyst Mary Carillo's career in journalism is up there with the best of them. Her wit and charm also come shining through during her visit with Mats, Jonny, and AZ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our "Werewolves of London" edition celebrates Wimby's past, since we certainly can't comment much on 2020, and we're joined by the great IVAN LENDL, to add a little spice to the proceedings. 07.07.2020 50:27

Ivan Lendl was a 2-time Wimby finalist, and along with many other topics, discusses the tough turnaround it is from Paris to London, as he pays his respect to those few that have done it successfully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a MAD DOG AFTERNOON on KickServeRadio.com, as the boys have a ball, talking tennis with the Mad Dog himself, Christopher Russo 23.06.2020 56:09

He’s a true legend in sports talk-radio…the marquis of Mad Dog Radio. And Christopher Russo loves his tennis, especially when talking to a former world #1, like our own Mats Wilander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UNDERRATED and OVERLOOKED on KickServeRadio.com, will take you back to some things in the sport of tennis, that just might have slipped your mind! 09.06.2020 57:33

In the UNDERRATED/OVERLOOKED episode of KickServeRadio.com, famed tennis writers, Joel Drucker and Steve Flink join the team to discuss several players, matches, and historical events that if you're not careful, you have allowed to slip through the cracks of your memory. Don't worry, we'll remind you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 IN PARIS celebrates Mats Wilander's epic 1982 French Open title (at age 17), and another former French Open Champ joins us, as well. 26.05.2020 55:05

Tennis Channel's Former World #1 Jim Courier joins former World #1 Mats Wilander, along with AZ and Jonny, for a very French-flavored episode of KickServeRadio.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices