Podcasts: The Surprising Career Change for Some Tennis Players

From the Yellow Ball to the Microphone, It's Just a Step Away. Freed from the constraints of the circuit, several former tennis players are launching podcasts to talk about their sport differently—and sometimes turn it into a very lucrative business.

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Clément Gehl

le 09/12/2025 à 16h36

1 min to read

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Once retired, tennis players often move on to new and very different horizons. While the majority transition into roles as coaches or TV consultants, some engage in a completely different activity: podcasts.

Following the example of Andy Roddick and his podcast Served, or the quartet composed of Steve Johnson, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Jack Sock in Nothing Major, these individuals discuss tennis news at their own pace.

The podcast format allows them to stay connected to the tennis world despite retirement and to freely share their experiences and opinions. Since they host it themselves, they have freedom of speech and no constraints.

Financially, podcasts can be an interesting source of income: thanks to product placements, they can prove to be very profitable. This format is now highly sought after by brands.