Fognini on Beating Nadal & Playing Alcaraz + Roddick’s Rome Travel Tips | Q&Andy

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Andy Roddick sits down with legend Fabio Fognini for a deep dive into life after the tour. They pull back the curtain on the "Fabio" persona—transitioning from on-court fiery meltdowns to an easygoing retirement filled with golf and a stint on Italy’s Dancing with the Stars. Roddick explores Fognini’s unique perspective on his legendary career, including the tactical secrets behind his three clay-court victories over Rafael Nadal and his reflection on the near-upset of Carlos Alcaraz during his last match. They also discuss the explosive growth of Italian tennis led by World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and why the current era has eclipsed soccer as the nation's sporting obsession. 

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy: Fabio Fognini joins the show

1:06 Life After Tennis

1:29 Fognini's Final Match: Almost Beating Alcaraz at Wimbledon 

3:52 The Rise of Italian Tennis and Sinner at World No. 1 

6:20 How Did Fognini Beat Rafa on Clay Three Times? 

8:32 Mom's a US Open Champ, Dad Beat Nadal: The Fognini-Pennetta Legacy 

9:00 What Rome Means to Italians and Best Neighborhoods to Stay 

10:27 Dancing With the Stars Italy 

11:37 Tennis Match vs. Dance Choreography: Which Is Harder? 

12:41 Fognini's Greatest On-Court Meltdowns

14:07 Was the Ball In? The Pascal Line-Call Controversy 

14:23 Meltdown Regrets: The Fines, the Rackets and the Moments He'd Take Back 

18:17 Andy’s Rome Travel Tips

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