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Andy Roddick sits down with French World No. 24 Arthur Rinderknech in this episode of Q&Andy, where he pulls back the curtain on the surreal reality of the Shanghai final and faced his own cousin in a historic Masters 1000 showdown after battling past Daniil Medvedev. They dive into technical adjustments between clay and grass, an injury update on Rinderknech's coach Lucas Pouille, and why the Texas A&M college tennis system helped him prepare for the ATP. Arthur also drops some invaluable local insider travel advice for any fans planning a trip to Paris for Roland Garros. Plus, Hall of Famer Pam Shriver drops in from Italy to ask Andy how his mindset has changed since his days at the top of the tour.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Q&Andy ft. Arthur Rinderknech 

2:31 How Arthur's game translates across surfaces 

8:00 Can you explain your form when you serve?

11:36 What was it like playing your cousin in Shanghai?

17:40 Did tennis feel expected growing up, or was it a passion? 

19:29 The advantages of college tennis vs. the junior circuit? 

21:42 Culture shock at Texas A&M 

23:34 Where to stay in Paris for Roland Garros 

25:55 Best places to eat in Paris 

27:12 Random Question of the Day: Worst mispronunciation of his surname 

29:26 Bonus Question from Pam Shriver: How has Andy's mindset changed since his playing days?

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