Umpires, Etiquette, & The Future of the One-Handed Backhand | Q&Andy

Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at [email protected] Andy Roddick breaks down tennis officiating and court etiquette on this episode of Q&Andy. From superhuman bladder control during marathon matches to Mohamed Lahyani’s pep talk to Nick Kyrgios at the US Open, Andy shares what it’s really like to face officials on tour. He also breaks down the decline of the one-handed backhand in modern tennis and whether slicing can ever replace it effectively. 📱 Stay up to date with Q&Andy! Follow us on our socials:https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcasthttps://x.com/served_podcast ⏰TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy 1:10 How to professionally argue with an umpire 4:00 Do umpires need a history of playing the game? 5:03 Andy’s biggest pet peeve: Umpires in loafers 7:25 Are umpire decisions based on personal judgment? 8:26 Andy’s thoughts on Mohamed Lahyani’s showman style 10:24 Chair umpire bladder control and the Isner match 12:27 Is there an etiquette for changeover switching? 13:02 Andy’s trash-talking tactics 14:14 Is the one-handed backhand at a disadvantage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices