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

Tennis #78

Welcome to KickServeRadio.com! 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.

She's fierce, and she is coming on strong. Peyton Stearns was a 3rd set TB-winning machine on her way to the Italian semis. Good news for the American women on clay!
May 21, 2025 – 45:03
It almost feels like it was the stone age, since Mats won his 2nd French back in '85. So much has changed in 40 years, but maybe...just maybe some things have stayed the same.
Apr 30, 2025 – 44:53
It doesn't happen often, certainly not to Grigor. But yes, he got double-bagel'd in Monte Carlo in 44 minutes. Says Wilander, "trust me, it happens to the best of us!"
Apr 17, 2025 – 36:48
Is Men's tennis losing its footing? Is the sport a little out of balance? Says Wilander, "We've been here before and the game came out stronger. Hopefully these times lead to a similar outcome."
Apr 3, 2025 – 54:03
A rare sit-down with Andre Agassi
Apr 3, 2025 – 01:00
Get ready tennis world, this kid is coming. Says Wilander of Joao Fonseca, "this kid will be top 5 in two years". By the looks of things in Phoenix, it's pretty hard to dispute that call. He's a rock star already...at 18!
Mar 23, 2025 – 38:01
Joined by Gentleman Tim Henman for a bit of a knock-around, we really realize that the dude truly is a gent! Witty and sharp as hell, too!
Mar 4, 2025 – 57:47
Hey Mats, it's not just tennis players that are going over to pickleball, it's like...the greatest players of all time, INCLUDING YOU! Dude, what is up with all this?
Feb 13, 2025 – 37:53
It's likely to be the story of the year in 2025, and we're only in January. Seeing Madison Keys get that slam is as good as it gets for tennis fans everywhere! Good onya, Maddie!!
Jan 31, 2025 – 47:28
33 American players in the main singles draws at the Aussie? Those numbers bode well for 2025, but there are definitely plenty of European problems to reckon with...as usual.
Jan 14, 2025 – 43:21
Joined by Jimmy Arias, the '24 season finale is focused on disappointments, pleasant surprises, and lessons learned from what we saw this past year. The storylines were a-plenty!
Dec 20, 2024 – 58:05
It's an All-Star team at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and CEO Dan Faber joins us to talk about some incredibly exciting plans for 2025 and beyond!
Dec 4, 2024 – 17:26
The most "important" player of all time? Here's why that might just be the case.
Nov 21, 2024 – 41:36
Now that Elena Rybakina has teamed up with Goran, Mats answers the question, will this work, AND what about tennis's new "coaching from the stands" allowance? Is this really a good thing for the players?
Nov 8, 2024 – 40:21
Wilander's comments about today's level of tennis, compared to the era of the big 3 certainly set social media ablaze with "expert opinions"! What do these people not get?? It's called EVOLUTION.
Oct 16, 2024 – 42:04
It is the cup that seems to have runneth over! The Laver Cup has taken tennis by storm. All those players, plus Borg, Mac, Roger, and the Rocket, it's a veritable tennis museum come to life!
Sep 26, 2024 – 39:30
It wasn't without controversy, but Jannik Sinner got it done...impressively! Will history reflect positively on this victory, or will there be questions? Mats, we'll let you handle that one.
Sep 12, 2024 – 40:53
USTA (immediate past) President Mike McNulty joins us for a look back at memorable US Open moments past, and a forensic look at what an incredible event the US Open has become. A million people will attend in 2024!
Aug 21, 2024 – 39:47
Mats and AZ welcome newly minted Olympics Silver Medalist, Austin Krajicek. Within an eyelash of Gold, and a win over NadAlcaraz along the way. "Doesn't get much better!"
Aug 8, 2024 – 33:50
Carlitos is all smiles on the grass, but the Djoker getting to the final on one leg is nothing to laugh at!
Jul 18, 2024 – 41:41
Has Wimbledon ever been more wide open? Is the #2 seeded, 7-time champion even playing? Tommy Paul is definitely living his best life!
Jun 27, 2024 – 46:44
The French Champs are the best, everyone else are the rest. Carlitos was en fuego, and Iga has women's tennis by the throat. A bit ironic that Sinner is #1 after his RG result? Is Osaka back to being a threat?
Jun 14, 2024 – 40:29
Not much to say....but goodbye to an all-time great.
May 29, 2024 – 31:35
Lots of frustrating injuries in the men's game, and the players can't be happy! The with injuries and players announcing retirement plans, the field of top guys is "thinning faster than Nadal's hair!"
May 12, 2024 – 43:48
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

Recent Reviews

AustinTxDave

Could be better without banging on desk and lame audio inserts

Matts Wilander is great! The host AC annoyingly bangs on his desk constantly when making points in conversation. Super irritating habit for audio content and shocking that no one has told AC to cut it out. Also the “Here’s Johnny” and “Should have done your research” audio clips are super cringey. Leave those for rush hour radio disc jockeys.
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.