Why Serve-and-Volley Faded, Coco Gauff's Secret Weapon & More | Q&Andy

Why Serve-and-Volley Faded, Coco Gauff's Secret Weapon & More | Q&Andy

From Served with Andy Roddick by Served Media Network

July 16, 2026 · 23 min

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Andy Roddick discusses the decline of serve-and-volley in tennis, Coco Gauff's tactical skills, and insights from Wimbledon.

Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick answers some of the biggest tennis questions coming out of Wimbledon, from why serve-and-volley has nearly disappeared to whether modern players are simply getting too big, fast, and athletic for the old-school game. He also breaks down Coco Gauff's unique tactical brilliance, explains why players take more risks on grass, shares behind-the-scenes stories about playing on Centre Court, and reflects on the mindset that fueled his career. 📱 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 ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:06 Welcome to Q&Andy 1:04 Grass wear and the death of serve-and-volley 3:35 Practicing on Centre Court before Finals 5:17 Does height still matter? 8:53 Why players double fault more on grass 9:14 The risk/reward math behind bigger serves 10:47 How the women navigate grass-court risk 11:32 Why opponents unravel against Coco Gauff 13:42 Random Question of the Day 19:00 Preview of next week's episode Learn more about your ad choices…

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