Tennis Talk-Radio & Podcasts with the Pros!!
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, and together, our team truly enjoys conversing with many of the greats in the history of our sport. We hope that you’ll join us regularly, and your feedback is definitely encouraged!
Show Hosts: Andy Zodin, Mats Wilander, Jonny Levine
Producer: Jeremy Brieske
After a more than solid 17 years on tour, Michael Russell is moving on to the next phase of his career, which keeps him very relevant in American tennis.
He’s played some of the world’s best (Rafa, Roddick, Guga) at some of the most revered venues (Ashe Stadium, Centre Court Wimbledon, Phillipe Chatrier) and made American tennis fans proud along the way. Brad Gilbert calls him the “Jack Russell Terrier” and today he joins AZ on KickServe, for a look back….and ahead.
All you need to know about the 2016 BNP PARIBAS OPEN, at the spectacular Indian Wells Garden!!
Joined by BNP Paribas Open, Media Relations Director, Matt Van Tuinen, here is everything you need to know about why this tournament has become a no-brainer, bucket-list destination for tennis fans world-wide!!
USTA Player Development Director, Martin Blackman joins AZ for an exclusive preview of American tennis in 2016 & beyond!!!
Newly minted USTA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, Martin Blackman has high hopes for American tennis in 2016, and why shouldn’t he? A crop of talented young players seem to be at stardom’s doorstep, and he’s got lots of resources to help with the process. Can this former Stanford standout bring American tennis back to glory? Today, AZ asks him about what the new USTA Player Development process will look like, and what American tennis fans have to look forward to.
Glen Alex of the G-Alex Foundation joins AZ to talk about an event in Las Vegas that’s near and dear to her heart
The Davis Kup Las Vegas is now in it’s 5th year, featuring some pretty impressive pro players, in a singles and doubles format over Super Bowl weekend.
The Denver University Pioneers made quite a splashy hire, when they attracted former Texas Longhorn assistant coach, Ricardo Rubio to take over for Danny Westerman
Good things appear to be on the horizon for DU, as Coach Rubio (a former NCAA asst. Coach of the Year) takes over a program that Coach Westerman had already built into a bona fide contender!
Fritz Garger joins AZ to talk about this year’s HALL OF FAME CLASS, and we pay tribute to the late, great Art Thomson.
USTA Colorado’s Executive Director, Fritz Garger gives everyone the low-down on this year’s HALL OF FAME INDUCTION GALA, and ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY, taking place at the MARRIOTT TECH CENTER, Friday night, January 22nd.
To attend the GALA, purchase tickets here, by January 18.
Sarah Zodin wants YOU to join HER at the BNP PARIBAS OPEN, at the beautiful Indian Wells Garden, this March 10-12!
AZ welcomes the one and only CHRIS EVERT, for a KSR Red Carpet appearance!!
She’s one of the all-time greats in our sport, and what a holiday treat to finally catch up with Chris Evert. Today, Chris talks about some of the good old days, and how some of her most cherished relationships have affected her tennis, and her life over-all. Don’t think we left out asking about TRAIN-WRECK!! Oh yes we did. 😉
AZ connects with Gimel for a holiday chat…
Always great to catch up with Tennis Channel’s ever-animated, Justin Gimelstob. Justin respond’s to Johnny Mac’s suggestion of ridding tennis of umpires, as well as Roger Federer’s decision to split from Edberg, and bring on Ivan (Ljubicic, that is). Plus….with one year under their belt together, what’s next for Justin and Big John Isner in year 2??
KickServeRadio.com is kicked off by Steve Flink joining AZ
Famed tennis journalist, Steve Flink is the first guest on KickServeRadio.com.
Among other things, we talk about the 2015 season, and security concerns that swirl, after the tragic recent developments in Paris and around the world.