Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim jump on the emergency Quick Served to talk Breaking News: Carlos Alcaraz and his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, announced they are parting ways. Get Andy and Jon's takes, opinions, and speculations on the situations in this episode.

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In this 2025 Season Recap, Andy Roddick, Jon Wertheim, and Producer Mike dig into their “winners and unforced errors” of the tennis season: from successful US Open mixed doubles exhibition to the much-criticized extended Masters 1000 events. They debate the sport’s failure to empower creators and players to use match footage, and the power struggle over prize money and revenue share at the Grand Slams. The crew also relives Sinner–Alcaraz’s unforgettable Roland Garros epic, Coco Gauff’s and Iga Świątek’s seasons, Sabalenka’s resilience, and the booming depth of American tennis on both tours. Finally, they zoom out to why tennis is “having a massive moment” globally and why that makes the structural mistakes and missed opportunities even more frustrating.

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⏰ Timestamps:
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0:32 Welcome to Served

1:30 Winner: 2025 US Open Mixed Doubles

8:15 Error: Extended Masters 1000 Events

15:20 Winner: 2025 French Open Final | Sinner vs Alcaraz

19:26 Winner: TNT Sports Coverage of 2025 French Open

22:37 Winner: Aryna Sabalenka's 2025 Season

24:20 Iga Świątek's Season Turn-Around

25:56 Grand Slam Prize Money Negotiations

32:51 Error: Media Rights Restrictions in Tennis

38:36 Winner: 2025 Season Overall

44:27 Andy's thoughts on Current State of American Tennis

46:21 Closing Thoughts

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5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. The WTA is now "Driven By" Mercedes-Benz 2. Jakub Mensik out of Next Gen 3. Ben Shelton: The Long Game 4. Venus Williams to Co-Chair the Met Gala 5. Battle of the Sexes COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Click here to read the stories that didn't make the cut: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast

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Andy Roddick sits down with Frances Tiafoe to discuss his decision to reset his game post-US Open, his rise alongside Tommy Paul, Taylor Fritz, and Reilly Opelka and competing against Alcaraz and Sinner. We also dive into Serena Williams' return to doping protocols and Amanda Anisimova’s breakthrough year.

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0:35 Welcome to Served

3:30 Amanda Anisimova comeback seasons

7:40 Serena Williams reenters Doping Protocols

18:05 Serena Camp Response & International Testing Pool

19:41 Frances Tiafoe Joins the Show

20:06 Frances' Decision to Reset His Game Post-US Open

22:02 Building New Habits During Offseason

26:27 Andre Agassi's Wisdom on Perspective

29:14 Handling Expectations & External Noise

31:14 Comparing Mentality to Federer's Philosophy

33:34 Frances' Generation & The USTA Dorms Story 37:45 Competition Within the American Group

40:51 College vs. Pro Decision

45:18 The State of Men's Tennis Post Big Three

46:29 Frances' Take on Alcaraz & Sinner

47:06 Closing Thoughts & Appreciation

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5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more.

In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports:

 1. Exhibition Season is Popping Off

 2. Davenport Locks in for the Long Haul

 3. The Professor and the Protégé

 4. Master’U Championships Kick Off

 5. Serena Says "Case Closed"

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In this fan Q&A episode, Andy Roddick answers video questions from John Legend, Hannah Berner, and listeners about whether tennis players really are the best athletes in the world, full walkthrough of his post-match routine, and sports betting scandals. Andy also gives his thoughts on Thanksgiving food…

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0:30 Welcome to Served

1:30 John Legend’s question: Are tennis players the best athletes in the world?

8:14 Hannah Berner's Question: visor era, hair product, etc.

10:53 Lillen from Germany asks about postmatch routines

17:31 Amy from Toronto asks about Sports betting and online abuse

26:09 Thanksgiving food debate kicks off

31:39 Thankful for the chuckers & closing thoughts

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In this episode, Andy Roddick, Jon Wertheim, and Producer Mike count down the top 10 tennis matches of 2025, as voted by the Chuckers! From epic five-set battles to Cinderella stories and dominant performances, the Served crew breaks down what makes a match truly unforgettable. Which dramatic comeback, rivalry, or underdog story stood out most to you?

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0:30 Welcome to Served

1:30 Federer voted into Hall of Fame, Mary Carillo shoutouts

3:30 Honorable mentions

4:27 What makes a “best match”? Drama vs quality debate

8:10 No. 10 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

9:43 No. 9 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

12:52 No. 8 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

20:38 No. 7 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

24:56 No. 6 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

27:45 No. 5 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

34:50 No. 4 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

41:03 No. 3 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

45:30 No. 2 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

50:44 No. 1 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

57:30 Bonus: Andy's honorable mentions & closing shout-outs

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5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more.

In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports:

 1. Roger Federer Headed to the Hall of Fame

 2. Lleyton Hewitt's Father-Son Doubles Run

 3. 2025 Tennis Prize Money Leaders

 4. Alcaraz and Sinner Want Davis Cup Changes

 5. NCAA Tennis Championships Underway

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Andy Roddick, Jon Wertheim, and Chris Eubanks dive deep into the rivalry defining men’s tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner. The crew breaks down their tactical evolution, how each is pushing the other to greatness, and why this era feels like the next Roger-Rafa-Djokovic moment. Then, Andy and Jon welcome the brand-new U.S. Open Tournament Director, Eric Butorac, to talk about his vision for the event, balancing player needs and fan access, and what it means to take on one of the biggest jobs in tennis.

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🎾 Timestamps:

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1:02 Welcome to Served

3:09 Sinner’s & Alcaraz Rivalry Breakdown

8:39 The Self-Awareness of Today’s Stars

10:47 Tactical Evolution: Alcaraz’s Crush & Rush vs. Sinner’s Precision

13:01 Comparing to Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray

17:45 Technical Breakdown: Movement, Footwork, and Variety

20:57 Who They Resemble from the Big Four

26:10 2026 Australian Open Preview & What Could Stop Them

30:01 Sinner’s Serve Overhaul 

34:21 Alcaraz’s Subtle Serve Tweaks & Adaptability

37:19 The Zverev Debate: Is He Underrated?

42:08 Welcoming Eric Butorac, New US Open Tournament Director

45:05 How He’s Evolved from Player to Leader

47:05 What a Tournament Director Actually Does

49:20 Stacy Allaster’s Mentorship & Legacy

52:00 Balancing Accessibility with Growth at the US Open

54:10 Handling Criticism and Player Relations

55:11 Final Thoughts

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On this Quick Served, Andy and Jon Wertheim are joined by, friend of the show, Chris Eubanks to share some breaking news: Chris Eubanks announces he is retiring from tennis after being on tour for 9 years. Hear how Eubanks went about making this decision, what is was like balancing professional tennis, and what is in store for him in the future.

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5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Ons Jabeur's Baby News! 2. 2026 United Cup Teams Announced 3. Wildcard Visa Drama 4. Djokovic Opens Up to Piers Morgan 5. Iga Joins Serena in Elite Company COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Click here to read the stories that didn't make the cut: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast

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