Anton Dubrov on Coaching Sabalenka, Her US Open Mindset & Wild Sleep Routine | Q&Andy

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Andy Roddick sits down with World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka’s coach Anton Dubrov ahead of the US Open to break down what’s happening inside Team Sabalenka as she tries to rediscover her best tennis in New York. Anton reveals how the team handles tough losses, the “trust bubble” that allows Sabalenka to be herself, the tactical changes that helped turn her into a more complete player, and why they’re focused on keeping her happy and enjoying the process heading into the Slam. 


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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy + Anton Dubrov joins the show

0:55 Aryna Sabalenka’s US Open preparation

4:06 How Team Sabalenka stays together through tough stretches

7:27 Adjusting Sabalenka’s training before the US Open

9:36 When Anton knew Sabalenka could become World No. 1

11:30 Sabalenka’s biggest tactical improvement

12:30 How Sabalenka improved her slice & net game

13:23 Inside Team Sabalenka: Handling emotions & TikTok dances

16:01 What Anton has learned from Aryna Sabalenka

18:33 How sleep & recovery impact Sabalenka’s tennis

23:48 Random Question of the Day

27:50 Closing Thoughts 

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Andy Roddick sits down with World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka’s coach Anton Dubrov ahead of the US Open to break down what’s happening inside Team Sabalenka as she tries to rediscover her best tennis in New York. Anton reveals how the team handles tough losses, the “trust bubble” that allows Sabalenka to be herself, the tactical changes that helped turn her into a more complete player, and why they’re focused on keeping her happy and enjoying the process heading into the Slam. 


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Today's episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep. Get up to $350 off the Pod with code SERVED at eightsleep.com/served


TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy + Anton Dubrov joins the show

0:55 Aryna Sabalenka’s US Open preparation

4:06 How Team Sabalenka stays together through tough stretches

7:27 Adjusting Sabalenka’s training before the US Open

9:36 When Anton knew Sabalenka could become World No. 1

11:30 Sabalenka’s biggest tactical improvement

12:30 How Sabalenka improved her slice & net game

13:23 Inside Team Sabalenka: Handling emotions & TikTok dances

16:01 What Anton has learned from Aryna Sabalenka

18:33 How sleep & recovery impact Sabalenka’s tennis

23:48 Random Question of the Day

27:50 Closing Thoughts 

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2026-08-27 31 min
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