Served with Andy Roddick SERVED LIVE: Tracy Austin & Brad Gilbert Join the Show | Served with Andy Roddick
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Sep 3, 2025 
Tracy Austin, a two-time US Open champion and Hall of Famer, reflects on winning her first slam at just 16 and shares her experience working with Andy Roddick. Brad Gilbert, a former pro and renowned coach, discusses his approach to coaching legends like Agassi and Gauff, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies. They dive into the emotional rollercoaster of competitive sports and the challenges young athletes face today, while discussing the rising stars of American tennis and what the future holds for the sport.
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Teen Champion's Calm Routine
- Tracy Austin describes winning the US Open at 16 as surreal because she lacked 'scar tissue' from losses.
- She stayed off-site, practiced casually, and treated the fortnight like normal life which kept her calm.
Discipline Trumps Natural Power
- Tracy credits relentless, repetitive drills and concentration games for building mental toughness.
- She says coach Robert Lansdorp's methods trained focus and adversity-handling rather than raw power.
Give Full Effort Day By Day
- Give 100% of what you have each day and accept variable performance levels.
- Manage lows by resetting and doing the work even when you don't feel great.