Referenced Resources

People

• Iga Swiatek - The primary guest of the interview, discussed extensively regarding her career, recent Wimbledon victory, training, on-court strategies, personal challenges, and coaching relationships.
• Andy - The interviewer, host of the show “Served”, and a former player. He asks detailed questions about Iga’s game, experiences, and challenges.
• SPEAKER_02 - This is the same individual as Andy, the host and interviewer.
• Producer Mike - Mentioned as someone who will run through “all things DC Open” on the back end of an episode.
• JW - Mentioned alongside Producer Mike as someone who will run through “all things DC Open” on the back end of an episode.
• Venus Williams - Her match from the previous week is mentioned as a topic of discussion for opinions.
• Danielle - Mentioned as Iga Swiatek’s opponent in a Wimbledon match that the interviewer watched.
• Matty - Mentioned in the context of Iga Swiatek’s serve statistics in previous tournaments.
• Sabalenka - Mentioned in the context of Iga Swiatek’s serve statistics in previous tournaments.
• Steffi - Referenced as a benchmark for Iga Swiatek’s footwork, implying Steffi Graf.
• Lindsey Davenport - Mentioned as a player whose career achievements Iga Swiatek has surpassed.
• Kim Clijsters - Mentioned as a player whose career achievements Iga Swiatek has surpassed.
• Sharapova - Mentioned as a player whose career achievements Iga Swiatek has surpassed.
• Arena - Mentioned as a player who trades the world No. 1 ranking with Iga Swiatek.
• Daria - Mentioned as Iga Swiatek’s psychologist who helped her through a difficult period.
• Wim - Iga Swiatek’s coach, discussed extensively regarding their working relationship and the challenges they faced.
• Wimbledon - The location of a past match and the title of a recent victory for Iga Swiatek.
• Junior Wimbledon - Mentioned as a past tournament win for Iga Swiatek.
• Roland Garros - Mentioned as a past tournament won by Iga Swiatek and as a surface where she has historically excelled.
• Wimfacet - A colloquial term used by SPEAKER_02 referring to Iga’s coach, Wim.
• Osaka - Mentioned as a player Wimfacet has coached.
• Kerber - Mentioned as a player Wimfacet has coached.
• Azarenka - Mentioned as a player Wimfacet has coached.
• Kvitova - Mentioned as a player Wimfacet has coached.
• Halep - Mentioned as a player Wimfacet has coached.
• Magic - Mentioned as someone who tells Iga Swiatek what to do in practices regarding footwork.
• SPEAKER_01 - A co-host/contributor to the show, providing commentary on various tennis news and events.
• John - A co-host/contributor to the show, providing commentary on various tennis news and events.
• Layla Fernandez - Discussed for her win at the DC Open and her performance.
• Robackina - Mentioned as Layla Fernandez’s opponent in a tough semifinal match at the DC Open.
• Alex Demonor - Discussed for his win at the DC Open, saving match points.
• Davidovic Fikina - Discussed for his performance in the DC Open final, losing after saving multiple match points.
• Taylor Fritz - Mentioned as a player Davidovic Fikina defeated in the DC Open.
• Ben Shelton - Mentioned as a player Davidovic Fikina defeated in the DC Open.
• Ketsmanovic - Mentioned as the player Davidovic Fikina lost to in a final at Del Ray after having match points.
• Naomi Osaka - Discussed regarding her split with coach Patrick Mouratoglou and potential new coaching arrangements.
• Patrick Mouratoglou - Naomi Osaka’s former coach, discussed in the context of their split.
• Thomas Wiktorowski - Mentioned as a potential new coach for Naomi Osaka, former coach of Iga Swiatek.
• Agnieszka Radwanska - Mentioned as a former client of Naomi Osaka’s agent and coached by Thomas Wiktorowski.
• Stu Dukid - Naomi Osaka’s agent.
• Stefano Sissipas - Discussed regarding his split with coach Goran Ivanisevic and return to family coaching.
• Bernie Venisevic - Mentioned in the context of his coaching misadventures and split with Elena Rybakina and then Stefanos Tsitsipas.
• Goran Ivanisevic - Stefanos Tsitsipas’s former coach, discussed regarding his split and potential new coaching arrangements.
• Jasmine Paolini - Mentioned as a player Goran Ivanisevic might be working with.
• SPEAKER_00 - This is the same individual as John, a co-host/contributor.
• Mike - Mentioned as someone who was at Wimbledon and noticed it was crowded.
• Brian Brothers - Mentioned for an upcoming re-release of their interview.
• Marina Sharapova - Mentioned as an upcoming guest.
• Sean - Appears on screen and is mentioned in relation to merchandise.

Organizations

• Infosys - Sponsor of the show “Served” and a proud partner of Iga Swiatek. Also mentioned as a digital innovation partner for tennis tours and tournaments, using AI and analytics to enhance fan experiences and player performance.
• ATB Tour - Mentioned as a partner of Infosys in transforming the sport of tennis.
• Australian Open - Mentioned as a partner of Infosys in transforming the sport of tennis.
• Roland Garros - Mentioned as a partner of Infosys in transforming the sport of tennis, and as a past tournament won by Iga Swiatek.
• WTA Tour - Mentioned in the context of Iga Swiatek’s serve speed compared to other players.
• The Athletic - Mentioned as the source of an article about Naomi Osaka’s match statistics.

Documents

• Case File - Referenced in the context of Iga Swiatek’s doping case, with the implication that reading it provides a full understanding.
• Press Conferences - Mentioned in relation to Iga Swiatek’s subdued demeanor during her Wimbledon victory.

Tools

• AI (Artificial Intelligence) - Mentioned by Infosys as a tool they deploy for enterprises and in transforming tennis.
• Analytics - Mentioned by Infosys as a tool used to elevate fan experiences and enhance player performance in tennis.
• Microphone - Mentioned by SPEAKER_02 as a tool for explaining understanding of situations.
• Email - The method through which Iga Swiatek received notification of her doping case.
• Phone Call - Mentioned as a way notification of the doping case might be received.

Technologies

• Enterprise-grade AI - Mentioned by Infosys as something they help businesses deploy.

Events

• Wimbledon - The tournament where Iga Swiatek had a recent victory, discussed in detail.
• DC Open - A recently concluded tournament discussed by the hosts.
• Canada - The location Iga Swiatek was traveling to for training and tournaments.
• Bad Hamburg - A tournament where Iga Swiatek had a good performance the week before Wimbledon.
• Australia - Mentioned as a tournament where Iga Swiatek felt her serve was improving.
• Indian Wells - A tournament mentioned in relation to Iga Swiatek’s post about her mental state.
• Miami - A tournament mentioned in relation to Iga Swiatek’s post about her mental state and Naomi Osaka’s location.
• Mallorca - Mentioned as a location where Iga Swiatek practiced before Wimbledon.
• Rome - Mentioned as the tournament after which Iga Swiatek was able to reset mentally.
• Del Ray - A tournament where Davidovic Fikina previously lost a final after having match points.
• US Open - Mentioned as an upcoming tournament and a place where Iga Swiatek has great memories.
• Cincy (Cincinnati) - An upcoming tournament mentioned in relation to Iga Swiatek and potentially Naomi Osaka.

Other

• Strawberries and Pasta - A food combination discussed extensively in relation to Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon experience.
• Melatonin - Mentioned by SPEAKER_02 as a supplement he took, and in the context of Iga Swiatek’s doping case.
• Melatonin coffee trade-off - A personal anecdote shared by SPEAKER_02 regarding his sleep habits.
• Doping Findings - Referenced in the context of Iga Swiatek’s challenging experience.
• Contamination - Mentioned as a proven factor in Iga Swiatek’s doping case.
• Whereabouts - Mentioned as a reminder Iga Swiatek might have received via email.
• Photo Shoot - The activity Iga Swiatek was engaged in when she found out about her doping case.
• Supplements - Mentioned as something tested in relation to Iga Swiatek’s doping case.
• Medicines - Mentioned as something tested in relation to Iga Swiatek’s doping case.
• Tennis Schedule - Discussed by Iga Swiatek as being relentless.
• The “Number One” Ranking - Discussed in relation to Iga Swiatek’s mental state and the pressure associated with it.
• “Hunters” vs. “Hunted” Mentality - A concept discussed by Iga Swiatek regarding her mindset when not ranked No. 1.
• Roland Garros Victory - Mentioned as a past expectation for Iga Swiatek that influences perceptions of her performance.
• World Championships - Mentioned as a type of event where one might celebrate for a longer period.
• Olympics - Mentioned as a type of event where one might celebrate for a longer period.
• Junior Wimbledon - Mentioned as a past win for Iga Swiatek.
• Grand Slam - Mentioned multiple times in relation to Iga Swiatek’s achievements and potential.
• Clay Court Game - Discussed in contrast to Iga Swiatek’s grass court strategy.
• Grass Court Season - Discussed in relation to Iga Swiatek’s strategic adjustments.
• Serve - A key focus of Iga Swiatek’s recent improvements and strategy.
• Forehand - Mentioned as a technique Iga Swiatek worked on with her coach Wim.
• Backhand - Discussed as a dominant shot for Iga Swiatek, particularly at Wimbledon.
• Footwork - A significant aspect of Iga Swiatek’s game that is praised.
• Take Back - Discussed in relation to Iga Swiatek’s backhand.
• Spin - Mentioned as a component of Iga Swiatek’s game, particularly on clay.
• Flat Shots - Discussed as a part of Iga Swiatek’s adapted grass court strategy.
• Intuition - Mentioned by Iga Swiatek as a guiding principle in her on-court decision-making.
• Tennis Schedule - Discussed as relentless and potentially needing adjustment.
• Public Relations (PR) - Mentioned in relation to the doping case and the pressure to disclose information.
• Coaching Misadventures - A term used to describe Bernie Venisevic’s coaching history.
• Parent Coaching their Kid Dynamic - A topic for potential deeper dive on the podcast.
• Family Loyalties vs. Professional Capabilities - Discussed in the context of parent-coaching dynamics.
• Naming Rights Game - Mentioned as something Wimbledon has not traditionally participated in.
• Sponsors - Mentioned in the context of Wimbledon’s business strategy.
• Back Walls - Mentioned as not being plastered with advertisements at Wimbledon.
• Stadium - Referenced in the context of Wimbledon’s expansion plans.
• Courts - Referenced in the context of Wimbledon’s expansion plans.
• Amenities - Mentioned in relation to Wimbledon’s expansion and competitive advantage.
• Hospitality Picture - Discussed as something that will change with Wimbledon’s expansion.
• Qualifying Rounds - Mentioned as moving on-site for Wimbledon, making it a three-week event.
• Tour Events - Discussed in relation to the timing of Wimbledon’s expansion.
• Fans - Mentioned in relation to Wimbledon’s expansion and opportunities to experience the event.
• Tradition - Mentioned as something Wimbledon aims to preserve while growing.
• Tube Station at Southfields - Mentioned as something that might need to be larger due to Wimbledon’s expansion.
• Winners and Errors - A potential future feature of the podcast.
• Merch - Mentioned in relation to the podcast’s store.
• Hat - Mentioned in relation to merchandise.
• Programming Note - Used to inform listeners about upcoming episode releases.
• Special Re-release - Planned for the Brian Brothers interview.
• Fan Week Draw Special - An upcoming event for which final plans are being made.