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Should Grand Slam Runner-Ups Have to Speak? Andy Roddick on Ben Shelton & Wimbledon 2009 | Q&Andy
08 October 2026

Should Grand Slam Runner-Ups Have to Speak? Andy Roddick on Ben Shelton & Wimbledon 2009 | Q&Andy

Served with Andy Roddick

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Andy Roddick weighs in on Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev’s controversial hindrance call in Beijing and Andy’s former coach Dean Goldfine answers whether he’d rather coach an incredibly talented player who isn’t reaching their potential or a less naturally gifted player who fights for every win. Plus, Andy reflects on Ben Shelton’s US Open runner-up speech and his own 2009 Wimbledon heartbreak, builds his dream Dingles matchup, and explains why playing on clay made him a “hippo on ice.”



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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy

0:35 Should losing finalists have to give a speech?

4:57 Andy reflects on his 2009 Wimbledon final loss

5:57 Is it better to coach talent or grit?

9:02 Djokovic vs. Zverev hindrance debate

10:51 Why did the hindrance rule change?

14:22 Who would Andy invite to a Dingles event?

17:55 What would Andy call himself on clay?

18:11 Why Andy struggled with movement on clay

19:57 Closing thoughts



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