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Why Serve-and-Volley Faded, Coco Gauff's Secret Weapon & More | Q&Andy
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Andy Roddick answers some of the biggest tennis questions coming out of Wimbledon, from why serve-and-volley has nearly disappeared to whether modern players are simply getting too big, fast, and athletic for the old-school game. He also breaks down Coco Gauff's unique tactical brilliance, explains why players take more risks on grass, shares behind-the-scenes stories about playing on Centre Court, and reflects on the mindset that fueled his career.
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0:06 Welcome to Q&Andy
1:04 Grass wear and the death of serve-and-volley
3:35 Practicing on Centre Court before Finals
5:17 Does height still matter?
8:53 Why players double fault more on grass
9:14 The risk/reward math behind bigger serves
10:47 How the women navigate grass-court risk
11:32 Why opponents unravel against Coco Gauff
13:42 Random Question of the Day
19:00 Preview of next week's episode
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