Andy Zodin's KickServeRadio.com, featuring Mats Wilander and Jonny Levine

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Welcome to KickServeRadio.com! We are very proud to be a part of the Tennis Channel Podcast Network. Our team is here to bring you entertaining and informative segments on the glory days of tennis, as well as current day, hot topics. We are so proud to feature former World #1, Mats Wilander, as he remains one of the most respected people in our sport. We also are joined by Former Texas Longhorn All-American, Jonny Levine who is a very highly thought-of tennis great.

Recent Episodes
  • Joined by the great Alex Corretja, we talk Roger, Rafa, Carlitos, and much more as the clay-court season is upon us. And Jonny's got a hot take, too...do you agree?
    Apr 19, 2024 – 49:50
  • We're back in the top 10. YES!! "We" being us one-handers, that is. Couldn't be represented by a prettier version, or a better guy! Welcome back to where you belong, Grigor. A single-handed backhand and a single-digit ranking.
    Apr 5, 2024 – 50:03
  • Lots of stories from the BNP, Phoenix and beyond. But the truth is, if Berrettini is involved, he's always kinda the Boss
    Mar 25, 2024 – 51:41
  • Rafa’s new role with the Saudi Tennis Federation has people talking, as one would imagine. And as such, we have our take, as well.
    Feb 19, 2024 – 49:12
  • Are there now more questions than answers in the men's game, after watching Jannik Sinner bludgeon the field, winning his first (of presumably numerous) major championships, down under?
    Feb 2, 2024 – 49:06
  • On the 2024 debut, "what does a dream semi look like this year?" Three youngsters and a Joker? Yep, that's probably a likely foursome!
    Jan 12, 2024 – 54:53
  • It was a year that belonged to Djokovic, Alcaraz, Gauff, Swiatek, and Sabalenka. But in the end, Jannick Sinner stole the Davis Cup, and the hearts of the tennis world!
    Nov 29, 2023 – 37:02
  • On the debut of KickServe ROCKS, REO's Kevin Cronin joins the team as our featured new "band-mate"
    Oct 27, 2023 – 34:20
  • Shanghai was some big-boy ballin', and Jessie and Leyla went off too. But somehow we got on the subject of Mac and his band rockin' Denver. And AZ was right there with him.
    Oct 19, 2023 – 37:12
  • When you sit down and take a look back at this career of Chrissie Evert, the numbers are astounding. And that's exactly what we did when she went into the USPTA Hall of Fame, on September 27th.
    Oct 2, 2023 – 46:31
  • Coco breaks through, and Novak does it again. Is Coco on the verge of a huge run, or is the pressure about to ratchet up exponentially??
    Sep 15, 2023 – 38:46
  • Is it a RIVALRY, or just an intriguing matchup we should enjoy while it lasts? In any case, Novak got the last rip in Cincy! Get your popcorn ready, New York!
    Aug 25, 2023 – 43:32
  • The Man who would be King? Has someone finally dethroned the Big 3 for good?
    Aug 8, 2023 – 45:17
  • It's a grass-court spectacular this week on KSR. Mats and AZ debate what would be the best possible Wimby final the history books could put together? Mats has his opinion, but it's hard to argue with AZ on this one! Even Jonny agrees.
    Jun 30, 2023 – 50:53
  • The Jokers were wild this past weekend. An amazing 24 hours for the two Serbian sensations. One is the now clear cut best ever, the other is the best right now!
    Jun 15, 2023 – 44:37
  • Former French Champs galore, as The Jensens celebrate 30 years since their title, and Mats celebrates in rather dubious fashion.
    May 25, 2023 – 41:52
  • Who are YOUR favorite all-time dirt-ballers? We've got our list, and in fact one of our guys is on it! If you guessed AZ, you're close, but you've obviously never seen him hit a forehand.
    May 5, 2023 – 47:36
  • Holger Rune is definitely a conversation starter, to say the very least! Mats has some provocative thoughts, but ultimately thinks the sky is the limit for the dynamic Dane.
    Apr 20, 2023 – 47:04
  • Mats and AZ do a red carpet exclusive with REO's Kevin Cronin. The story of how this happened is a wild one! If you didn't already love this guy, you will now!
    Apr 6, 2023 – 01:04:13
  • The desert swing in paradise did not disappoint. There's no escape from Alcaraz, and Rybakina is here to stay.
    Mar 22, 2023 – 57:02
  • With a set of wheels that won't quit, Alex de Minaur is doing the Aussies proud. Can his "grind you into sawdust" style put him in major contention?
    Mar 8, 2023 – 40:24
  • Big John Isner just LOVES playing 3rd set TB's in Dallas Open Finals, doesn't he? Coach Philip Farmer lets us know what the monster-serving American hopes to do at age 37.
    Feb 20, 2023 – 48:52
  • Djoker dominates in winning Aussie #10, while Aryna gets her elusive 1st major. Lots of mixed messages in this one, as '23 starts out a little crazy!
    Feb 2, 2023 – 50:41
  • In the '23 debut, the 9-time champ is BACK, but could the crazy-talented Aussie keep it from being title number 10?
    Jan 12, 2023 – 37:53
  • How'd you like to be a fly on the wall for THIS interview? Well step right in and Mats will tell you all about a one-on-one with Nick, and what else happened in Saudi Arabia this month
    Dec 15, 2022 – 44:30
  • What a year for Austin Krajicek!! Top 10 for the first time. Well done, AK. Tell us about it, because what a rollercoaster it was!
    Dec 1, 2022 – 57:39
  • We look back at some the sport's greatest ever "head to head" rivalries. You might just be surprised at the forensics of these numbers. Wilander is definitely among the very interesting matchups.
    Nov 9, 2022 – 52:31
  • Exactly one year ago at this time, tennis narrowly escaped losing one of the brightest lights on earth. Perhaps it truly was fate that Murphy Jensen just so happened to be at the Garden of Gods Club when he went down hard on the court.
    Oct 27, 2022 – 51:45
  • In a very candid conversation with Coach Wayne Ferreira, we get the goods on why "Big Foe" is suddenly going gangbusters at the highest level.
    Oct 13, 2022 – 53:20
  • It was possibly the greatest sendoff the sport of tennis has ever seen. How do you celebrate a career more appropriately than Roger Federer's final match at the Laver Cup?
    Sep 29, 2022 – 43:51
  • A true changing of the guard at this year's US Open. Not only have the rankings changed...so has the sport!
    Sep 14, 2022 – 48:00
  • Wide open fields in both draws, so who do we like in New York? Nobody agrees on this one!
    Aug 25, 2022 – 49:22
  • The wheels of tennis are spinning hot right now, and Nick Kyrgios is generating much of the spin. Is this man the official "face" of the sport of tennis? Love it or hate it, we say...ab so lutely!
    Aug 10, 2022 – 40:19
  • 10 years later, after Tennis Channel originally aired AZ's "Never Again" on Best of Five, the KickServeRadio.com boys take a look at how these other-worldly accomplishments have withstood the test of time.
    Jul 26, 2022 – 52:58
  • The Djoker won the battle for the Big W, but make no mistake, this was Nick's Wimby, for better AND for worse!
    Jul 15, 2022 – 44:59
  • Denis Kudla has been on fire since winning in the Arizona desert. Today, we talk off-court coaching, Wimby with no points, and how he is teaming up with an old buddy to play doubles at Wimbledon, their first time playing together since age 12!
    Jun 28, 2022 – 39:53
  • Rafa gets 14 and 22, and it wasn't as easy as the final might make you think. And what about Coco?? Finals of BOTH? Pretty impressive stuff!
    Jun 9, 2022 – 50:14
  • 40 years ago, a kid barely old enough to drive or shave, took down one of the biggest, baddest titles in the sport. Wilander wins the French at 17. It's been 40 years. Wow!!
    May 19, 2022 – 46:51
  • It's a KickServe EXCLUSIVE with TC Prez, Ken Solomon. His TENNIS CHANNEL has brought our sport to millions world-wide for two decades.
    Apr 27, 2022 – 58:35
  • So let's get this straight...Alcaraz wins on hard, and Opelka on clay?? Well, so far not much in 2022 has played out predictably!
    Apr 13, 2022 – 49:05
  • What a run for the American men in the desert!! Fritz and "SIsner" sweep singles and doubles.
    Mar 23, 2022 – 42:00
  • A little anger management, perhaps? Yes, we think probably so. The ATP may have come up a little short on this one, to say the least!
    Mar 9, 2022 – 45:19
  • Tennis says "adios" to one of the true gentlemen in the sport's history. Juan Martin del Potro finally has to hang 'em up.
    Feb 15, 2022 – 50:29
  • At 35, he's still a BAD MAN! And at 21, he's currently at the top of the class. No asterisk, no excuses, just a champion...yet again!
    Feb 3, 2022 – 52:58
  • It's the '22 debut of KickServeRadio.com, and with everything going on down under, how could you possibly get off to a better start than with a very candid conversation with one of Aussie's best ever, Pat Cash.
    Jan 8, 2022 – 01:03:26
  • What do these 3 greats have in common with the greats of today? Wilander will tell you exactly what!
    Dec 17, 2021 – 53:07
  • Garbine Muguruza and Alexander Zverev certainly have lots to be thankful for, after winning their respective tour finals. But what about Mats, Jonny, and AZ? They should be thankful to still be able to swing a racquet at their ages!
    Nov 24, 2021 – 40:40
  • They are currently best in show, as far as Texas Longhorn athletics are concerned. Men's tennis won it all in 2019 and are still very strong. The ladies are the defending national champs, and may even be better in '22! Tennis times have never been better.
    Nov 22, 2021 – 29:03
  • It's been a pretty good Fall season for the American men, and this guy might currently be at the top of the class.
    Nov 5, 2021 – 49:03
  • Cam Norrie gets his biggest win to date on tour, as does Paula Badosa at the IW Gardens. The tournament may have been played at a weird time of year, but neither has anything to apologize for.
    Oct 24, 2021 – 53:39
Recent Reviews
  • Ncpittguy
    Guests are clueless. Show is basically a commercial for a challenger as well.
    The tennis insight is average at best. The”ex teammate “ Tom Fontana is clueless. Tiafoo? Cant pronounce Hrkacz (or never saw him play), Naydoll really?? The worst is he referred to Radacanu as the “girl who won the open”. Where did they find this moron? They spend too much time hyping the Arizona challenger. Really likes its so important to guys careers. Other than the bits from Mats, the analysis is so mundane and predictable. Way better tennis pods out there.
  • Hailey Thiel
    Emma Doyle
    Great show, Andy. Cannot wait to meet her!
  • IAmTheCrow
    Great tennis podcast!
    This is an excellent tennis podcast! I wish there was more tennis on iTunes, so I'm happy to see this one pop up.
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