The 2024 Paris Olympics is pulling out all the stops to ensure athlete well-being, both physical and sexual. Organizers have stocked up on condoms and other contraceptives, with a particular focus on those residing in the Olympic Village and other competition hubs like Marseille and Tahiti. While every player has their share of embarrassing moments, Andy Roddick wasn’t far behind the queue. The former American tennis pro recently shared his cup of awkward moments he stumbled upon at the Olympic Village.

In the Roddick’s Served podcast, he teamed up with Jon Wertheim for an Olympic deep dive into the biggest tennis stories. From the shockwaves sent by Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal’s doubles partnership to the ongoing debate about athlete participation in opening ceremonies, the duo covered it all. Roddick also offered a candid look at the Olympic experience, revealing that the glitz and glamor often mask the intense pressures faced by athletes behind the scenes. While discussing players’ chances at the event, Roddick touched down on an unexpected topic.

The 41-year-old highlighted how players would leave their building just to find a “bucket of condoms” outside the front door of the premises. “Like you leave your building to walk out and right by the front door, like a week into the Olympics, there’s just a plastic bucket of condoms. I mean, i don’t know. It sounds weird. But, you can’t leave the village much…”

Laurent Dalard, head of first-aid and health services, emphasized the importance of safe sex in the high-energy Olympic environment, likening it to the vibrant atmosphere of a college campus. To make safe sex even more appealing, the condom packaging features the official Olympic mascots and playful messages promoting consent, STD prevention, and responsible sexual behavior. It seems the Paris Olympics is not only about athletic prowess but also about health education and a touch of Olympic flair.

It is worth noting that the former World No. 1 lost his chance at bagging a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. He lost to the event’s eventual bronze medalist Chilean Fernando González in the third round. Then at 2012 London Olympics, Novak Djokovic dominated Roddick in a swift 54-minute match, advancing to the third round with a commanding 6-2, 6-1 victory over the American. In the same conversation, he also shared his Olympic experience in the days that followed.

Roddick stayed with Mardy Fish at the Olympic Village

Although Roddick couldn’t earn any medal for his nation in the 2004 Summer Olympics, he took a memorable lesson from Athens. The American learned how to speak Greek at the quadrennial event and further showcased his talents while talking in an interview with ‘People’.

While talking to the magazine, the 41-year-old talked about his experience staying at the Olympic Village. Furthermore, the former World No. 1 highlighted how his friend, Mardy Fish, earned a silver medal at the multi-sport event. To much surprise, Roddick also acquainted himself with the Greek language.

“It was awesome. I didn’t play as well as I would have liked, but the whole experience just meeting all the other athletes — I stayed in the village with Mardy Fish, who got the silver medal. It was like a college dorm, with people that can run the 100-meter in under 10 seconds. It was pretty cool.”

For the ongoing Olympics, Roddick had previously talked about a variety of subjects on his podcast. He, along with members of his show’s guest appearance, have provided their insight for players who have the potential to bag gold for their nation!