Five-time major champion and former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova joins Served for an in-depth interview ahead of her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Sharapova opens up about her transition into motherhood, like going from playing in front of thousands of fans to clapping for her husband after a diaper change.
She and Andy Roddick look back on her on-court triumphs, from finding peak form at the 2008 Australian Open, to making clay-court adjustments that led to two French Open titles, to her resilient comeback from injury.
Beyond tennis, she shares how working with global brands as a player helped her evolve into a successful founder, executive, and investor.
Prepare yourself for some Sharapova vs. Roddick banter, including a roast of Andy for a questionable dinner recommendation he made in Paris.
The Road To The Hall
Next week, Maria Sharapova will take her place in the International Tennis Hall of Fame and here’s why:
1 of 10 women to achieve the Career Grand Slam in singles
5x Grand Slam Champion
Won first major title at age 17 (2004 Wimbledon)
Achieved World No. 1 ranking five times
36 career singles titles
Earned a Silver Medal at the 2012 London Olympics
Member of Russia’s 2008 Fed Cup Championship Team
The Served Hall of Fame Live Show will air just before the induction ceremony. Get your tickets here!
Winners & Errors
Jon Wertheim and Andy start the episode by debuting a new segment: Winners & Errors. The goal is to deliver quick hits on the good and the not-so good from around the tennis world.
This week, they praise one current player who’s giving back to the next generation, wonder what’s going on with a former World No. 1, and much more.
The third round of the Cincinnati Open concludes Tuesday after a wild Monday that included a power outage, fire alarms, and matches featuring the defending champions.
Sabalenka Survives
In a Wimbledon rematch, Aryna Sabalenka outlasted Emma Raducanu in a third-set tiebreak to reach the Round of 16. Sabalenka set two Open Era records in the win: most tiebreaks won in a single season by a woman (18) and most consecutive tiebreaks won by a woman (16). The only time she’s won a tiebreak and lost the match this year was the French Open final.
Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova lost to Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets.
Marta Kostyuk withdrew with a wrist injury, sending Iga Swiatek through via walkover.
Advanced to the Round of 16: Madison Keys, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, Sorana Cirstea and Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Sinner Sweeps
Power outages, LED screen malfunctions, and fire alarms didn’t stop Jannik Sinner from sweeping Gabriel Diallo Monday night. The World No. 1 extends his career-best match win streak on hard courts to 23. Like Sabalenka, Sinner won the 2024 Cincinnati Open and US Open.
Stefanos Tsitsipas continues to struggle as he fell to Benjamin Bonzi in three sets.
French Firepower: Terrance Atmane beat Joao Fonseca and Adrian Mannarino upset Tommy Paul.
Secured spots in the Round of 16: Taylor Fritz, Holger Rune, Frances Tiafoe, and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Tuesday’s Preview:
No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz vs. Hamad Medjedovic
No. 3 Alexander Zverev vs. No. 27 Brandon Nakashima
No. 9 Andrey Rublev vs. No. 21 Alexei Popyrin
No. 2 Coco Gauff vs. No. 32 Dayana Yastremska
No. 4 Jessica Pegula vs. No. 31 Magda Linette
No. 7 Jasmine Paolini vs. No. 26 Ashlyn Krueger
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