JAMES BLAKE - Full Interview

Excerpt from @ServedPodcast originally released 3.19.24
James Blake, former 10x ATP Singles Champion and current Miami Open Tournament Director, talks with Andy Roddick all things Miami Open, old Davis Cup memories, the evolution of tennis, and more.
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[@thomasgeorgekk8848]

You gotta bring Roger on

[@c3vzn]

I feel like Roger’s calendar is booked for the next 5 years 😅

[@pvarkeri]

Yes

[@shafqatishan437]

Also novak & rafa

[@Trogani]

lmao that prank at the end is goldern

[@lemerry7266]

Love James. He’s super charming and so thoughtful. Miami was great from this fan’s pov. Always glad when James is commenting a match-definitely takes the experience up a level. Miss him playing tennis though. ❤

[@danyonovitz]

Love the podcast.

[@jonathancanopy5578]

Guys, love you both, but it needs to be said to the tennis media establishment (you), that tennis isn't "better," which the two of you both point out when lamenting homogenized surfaces. Rafa friendly grass? Really? Just wow. That situation plain sucks for folks who really love the game. Anyway, fantasy match-ups are fun enough, but they aren't real, and what is obviously true is that some players of the past were better than some players today, and that some players today are better than some players of the past. It has always been that way; it's that way now; and it will always be that way. We can never know what, say, Budge would have done with Luxilon, carbon fiber, trainers, "phisios", et al, or even just shorts! The sport "improving" might be an easy sell, but it's just plain lazy to rehearse that instead of getting the message out about ALL of the ways tennis is truly great, one of which is a rich history that deserves respect. Tennis is the greatest sport, period. It doesn't need to be "improving."

[@sachinpaul2111]

While Blakey is a terrific bloke, the Miami open has been killed by moving out of Crandon Park on to the joke that is Hard Rock stadium Americans need to realize : bigger is not equal to better. Crandon had a soul which cannot be replicated in the corporate dome of Hard Rock

[@al1976-v7m]

Was Crandon the site on Key Biscaine?

[@sachinpaul2111]

@@al1976-v7m yes

[@al1976-v7m]

@@sachinpaul2111 never knew it was practically a part of Miami, thought it was further away.

[@sachinpaul2111]

@@al1976-v7m it’s a beautiful place right by the Miami coast In fact this shell of a hard rock stadium is more “out of Miami” (you see it on the drive into Miami proper) compared to the old stadium

[@al1976-v7m]

@@sachinpaul2111 yeah i can imagine. It's like the difference between vintage baseball stadiums such as Wrigley or Fenway and soulless modern ballparks. I read the family who owned the complex demanded that no changes be made to it, and the tournament organizers wanted to stay there but could not reach an agreement with them? Are the facilities somewhat run-down there? I know the courts were very slow, which is why my countryman Thomas Muster was doing pretty well there.

[@LoboWolfMan]

Great podcast! One silly suggestion…. Turn off notifications. That chime is deafening.

[@JokerCat9]

James had an underrated backhand, could take it on the rise.

[@varunsuresh22]

This content is GOLD...

[@bilders6701]

About time we got this banger! My 2 favourite American tennis personalities. James is as real as it gets.

[@spjfrat]

I wanted James to win a grand slam. He had a complete game.

[@shanerg77]

Compulsory viewing. So interesting to hear unfiltered insider perspectives without needing to dumb down for once-a -year tennis viewing audiences

[@dmeyerso]

im curious what andy is writing lol

[@icefalcon2243]

Been watching you guys since you started playing. Some incredible matches between the two of you. Both amazing players! Good chat

[@footfault6016]

Players should adapt. Why make everything the same. The greats were able to adapt. It should be different otherwise you have the same small group winning everything

[@CJ-6993]

YUP, I played in the USTA Nationals at Indian Wells. It's by far the grittiest court Ive ever played on. Great for kick serves, BUT OHH BOY, the balls get shredded and fluffy.

[@Trogani]

All the American Tennis players have so much charisma and personality, Andy and Blake are legends period

[@mattwilliams7454]

Interesting conversation. After the first couple phone dings i thought "oh he will turn it off now". Nope. I was wrong

[@TrinidadJamesWoods]

Two of my faorite American players of all time. I still go back regularly and watch compilations of James rocketing serve returns. It was a thing to behold.

[@johnvanbreugel2569]

Andy, I came to Muguruza as well! :-)

[@roter13]

I miss Blake and his big butt.

[@kingoftennis94]

Look at these 2 fed victims bonding

[@bilders6701]

They would have been in the 2006 US Open Final if not for Roger.

[@sebastientoussaint5461]

😂😂😂

[@georgewayne13]

lol is that James’s phone going off or Andy’s

[@lemerry7266]

James Blake ❤

[@l.rongardner2150]

I missed the James Blake Train - but I did catch the Last Train to Clarksville,

[@aca2077]

I didn’t laugh

[@livthedans]

I've been waiting to watch this posted on KZbin since listening to the pod last week!!!! Thank you so much Producer Mike and James Blake for the best prank EVA!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deathbombs]

Why don't you give players proper chairs, towels, and water? Asking for a pro player who just lost

[@lukesimon4456]

Love hearing all the insight you can’t find anywhere else! Great questions from Andy with some funny takes whenever possible. I can’t wait to listen to the podcast when I head to work each morning

[@iceman1125]

Zverev got over it haha

[@jwebber1234567]

I thought he said Zverev but I didn't get it cos I thought they were talking about 2 women players they had to decide between - am I missing something?!

[@arthurchan1993]

Zverev was on Stadium throughout that year so it couldn't have been him. Kyrgios was on Court 1 in doubles on Saturday the 24th, and on Stadium Sunday the 25th. The seeds on Grandstand with at least one Masters title that day were Sock (2017 Paris) and Berdych (2005 Paris). Kyrgios was on Stadium again on Tuesday the 27th while Sock and Berdych were on Grandstand again separately. The next day he played and lost to 4th seed Zverev on Stadium, which I don't think was a controversial placement.

[@Lohpezhoh]

So it was probably Sock (?)

[@azjmsxhn]

@@Lohpezhoh yep it was him

[@ianwalden9865]

My tennis youth!

[@ryanb3721]

you already released this clip. wtf. just release the podcast

[@arsenalfandownunder2309]

Very enjoyable chat guys!

[@varunshahvo-tv9854]

Wow 2 legends...1 slam overall wowww❤❤❤❤❤

[@ngalawena]

Love how Carlos got the call, not Fritz

[@harryreed2026]

I have a feeling it was an assumption that they called both but for story his name wasn't included. I found that happened a few time in their conversation but could be wrong.