How does tennis really support its athletes off the court? This week on Served with Andy Roddick, we dive deep into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by pros—starting with Sara Sorribes Tormo’s bold decision to step away from tennis for her mental well-being.
Andy Roddick is joined by longtime friend and former top-10 player Mardy Fish, who opens up about his struggles with anxiety—powerfully chronicled in Netflix’s Untold: Breaking Point. Their honest conversation sheds light on the culture of silence around mental health in sports and how things need to change.
Can tennis do more to protect its stars from burnout and pressure?
What can fans, coaches, and institutions learn from Mardy Fish’s journey?
Are we doing enough to break the stigma around mental health in tennis?
From Carlos Alcaraz’s recent admissions to the ripple effects of public transparency, this episode is a must-watch for anyone who believes in empathy, progress, and the future of tennis.
Which tennis player’s mental health story impacted you most? Comment below—we want to hear your perspective.
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Timestamps for Key Moments:
0:00 – Welcome to Served with Andy Roddick
0:10 – Holger Rune beats Carlos Alcaraz
1:25 – Jelena Ostapenko upsets Iga Swiatek
3:24 – Sara Sorribes Tormo announces mental health break
15:35 – Mardy Fish joins to talk about anxiety and pressure
22:47 – Untold: Breaking Point and its impact
36:09 – 2012 U.S. Open panic attack revisited
43:28 – Public vs. private struggle: Mental health stigma in tennis
53:28 – Post-retirement mental health support
1:32:53 – Tennis vs. other sports: Who faces more pressure?
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How do you think the tennis community should address mental health issues?
Have you watched Breaking Point? What stood out to you from Mardy Fish’s story?
Which player’s mental health journey has impacted you the most?
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