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“Iga confirmed it on Instagram from a clay court in Majorca posting, welcome to the team, Francisco, very excited for this new chapter. This makes sense. Iga's dropped to number four in the world... Her game is the Spanish school, heavy top spin, extreme RPMs.”
— Mike

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APR 3, 2026Served with Andy Roddick

Iga Swiatek's New Coach, Andy Murray's Shoe Game & More | 5 Setter

WATCH CLAY SEASONTRACK ATHLETE INVESTMENTSMONITOR TOURNAMENT SHIFTSFOLLOW COACHING CHANGES

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Iga Swiatek is doubling down on her clay-court identity - by hiring Rafa Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig, she aims to refine her heavy topspin 'Spanish school' game to regain her dominance on the red dirt.
“Iga confirmed it on Instagram from a clay court in Majorca posting, welcome to the team, Francisco, very excited for this new chapter. This makes sense. Iga's dropped to number four in the world... Her game is the Spanish school, heavy top spin, extreme RPMs.”
— Mike
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The Murray-Federer rivalry has migrated from the court to the boardroom - Andy Murray’s partnership with sustainable sneaker brand High Low signals a strategic shift toward building a post-career business portfolio similar to Roger Federer’s success with On.
“It appears that some rivalries may not ever leave the court, they just move into the boardroom. One thing that Andy Murray and Roger Federer do not have though is a podcast.”
— Mike
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Charlotte is the frontrunner to host the WTA Finals - as the tour's agreement with Saudi Arabia concludes, North Carolina is emerging as the top contender for the 2027 championships thanks to its deep regional tennis roots.
“Reports broke this week that the WTA finals are potentially leaving Saudi Arabia after this season. The three-year deal with Riyadh is done, and the front runner to host starting in 2027, Charlotte, North Carolina.”
— Mike

#3

APR 3, 2026Served with Andy Roddick

Iga Swiatek's New Coach, Andy Murray's Shoe Game & More | 5 Setter

WATCH CLAY SEASONTRACK ATHLETE INVESTMENTSMONITOR TOURNAMENT SHIFTSFOLLOW COACHING CHANGES

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Iga Swiatek is doubling down on her clay-court identity - by hiring Rafa Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig, she aims to refine her heavy topspin 'Spanish school' game to regain her dominance on the red dirt.
“Iga confirmed it on Instagram from a clay court in Majorca posting, welcome to the team, Francisco, very excited for this new chapter. This makes sense. Iga's dropped to number four in the world... Her game is the Spanish school, heavy top spin, extreme RPMs.”
— Mike
•
The Murray-Federer rivalry has migrated from the court to the boardroom - Andy Murray’s partnership with sustainable sneaker brand High Low signals a strategic shift toward building a post-career business portfolio similar to Roger Federer’s success with On.
“It appears that some rivalries may not ever leave the court, they just move into the boardroom. One thing that Andy Murray and Roger Federer do not have though is a podcast.”
— Mike
•
Charlotte is the frontrunner to host the WTA Finals - as the tour's agreement with Saudi Arabia concludes, North Carolina is emerging as the top contender for the 2027 championships thanks to its deep regional tennis roots.
“Reports broke this week that the WTA finals are potentially leaving Saudi Arabia after this season. The three-year deal with Riyadh is done, and the front runner to host starting in 2027, Charlotte, North Carolina.”
— Mike

#2

APR 2, 2026Served with Andy Roddick

French Open Predictions & Why Clay Courts Aren’t All the Same | Q&Andy

STUDY COURT SURFACESPRIORITIZE FAST COURTSMANAGE ATHLETIC LOADWATCH BEN SHELTON

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Clay courts are not a monolith - surface textures vary from the firm, salt-like consistency of American green clay to the fine, baking powder feel of Roland Garros, which drastically changes movement requirements.
“If you take green clay and rub it between your fingers, it'll probably feel a little bit more like salt... If you go to like Roland Garros, it's almost like powder, like it's like baking powder.”
— Andy Roddick
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US tennis shouldn't over-rotate on clay training - since three of the four Grand Slams are on fast courts, it is strategically inefficient to dismantle domestic training systems for a two-month season dominated by specialists.
“Do we want to improve on clay? Absolutely. Do we need to upend all systems for two months and four tournaments? I don't think so.”
— Andy Roddick
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Ben Shelton’s power game faces a unique challenge on clay - while his massive serve translates to all surfaces, the slower pace of clay gives opponents more time to neutralize his pace and exploit his movement.
“On clay, people have more time to find space over there... I think clay is just going to be the toughest surface for him.”
— Andy Roddick

#1

APR 2, 2026Served with Andy Roddick

French Open Predictions & Why Clay Courts Aren’t All the Same | Q&Andy

STUDY COURT SURFACESPRIORITIZE FAST COURTSMANAGE ATHLETIC LOADWATCH BEN SHELTON

•
Clay courts are not a monolith - surface textures vary from the firm, salt-like consistency of American green clay to the fine, baking powder feel of Roland Garros, which drastically changes movement requirements.
“If you take green clay and rub it between your fingers, it'll probably feel a little bit more like salt... If you go to like Roland Garros, it's almost like powder, like it's like baking powder.”
— Andy Roddick
•
US tennis shouldn't over-rotate on clay training - since three of the four Grand Slams are on fast courts, it is strategically inefficient to dismantle domestic training systems for a two-month season dominated by specialists.
“Do we want to improve on clay? Absolutely. Do we need to upend all systems for two months and four tournaments? I don't think so.”
— Andy Roddick
•
Ben Shelton’s power game faces a unique challenge on clay - while his massive serve translates to all surfaces, the slower pace of clay gives opponents more time to neutralize his pace and exploit his movement.
“On clay, people have more time to find space over there... I think clay is just going to be the toughest surface for him.”
— Andy Roddick

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Iga Swiatek's New Coach, Andy Murray's Shoe Game & More | 5 Setter

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