Served with Andy Roddick WTA TOP 20: 2026 Predictions & 2025 Recap | Served with Andy Roddick
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Dec 30, 2025 Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive into the impressive 2025 season of top WTA players, spotlighting Coco Gauff's resilience and Iga Swiatek's comeback. They dissect Karolina Muchova's potential and Naomi Osaka's return to form, while celebrating breakout talent like Victoria Mboko. The duo also discusses the athletic prowess of Liudmila Samsonova and Jessica Pegula's consistency. They wrap up with predictions for emerging stars in 2026, hinting at a deeper and more competitive tour ahead.
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The Human ATM: Elise Mertens’ Consistency
- Elise Mertens is described as a 'human ATM' who consistently cashes checks in singles and doubles.
- Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim praise her steadiness, fundamentals, and long, lucrative career on tour.
Winning Builds Confidence Across Levels
- Victoria Mboko's Canada title followed long runs at lower levels and showed how confidence builds from consistent wins.
- Jon and Andy call her Rookie of the Year and a top-15 regular if she stays healthy.
Naomi Osaka's Return And Playing Blueprint
- Naomi Osaka returned to form with deep runs in Canada and the U.S. Open after a period away.
- Andy and Jon note her coaching change and emphasize she needs front-foot, first-strike tennis to climb rankings again.