5 SETTER: Hewitt Suspension, US Open Viewership, & More
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. Draper out for the season
2. Medvedev working with new coaches
3. Hewitt suspended & Davis Cup drama
4. US Open viewership surges
5. Tokito Oda's Milestone
Watch the Full US Open Recap episode here: https://youtu.be/e7ZJcugDrXg
If you follow pro tennis, play padel or pickleball, or just want to stay in the loop with the fastest-growing sports on the planet, this is your weekly fix.
Subscribe for weekly episodes covering major stories, sharp insights, and fun surprises in the world of racket sports.
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2025 US OPEN RECAP: Alcaraz & Sabalenka Victory, Trump Visits Ashe, "Last American Man", & more
In this special 2025 US Open recap, Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down Carlos Alcaraz’s incredible run in New York, including why his win over Jannik Sinner may be his most complete performance yet. They also dive into Sinner’s response, what his next adjustments might look like, and how rivalries push both players to new heights. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka proves she’s not just dominant but clutch, extending her insane tiebreak streak while solidifying her No. 1 ranking. Andy and Jon also react to the chaos surrounding the presidential visit, the state of American men’s tennis, and offer gratitude for outgoing US Open director Stacy Allaster.
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome to Served
1:01 Alcaraz’s Best Major Performance Yet
3:12 Game-Changing Net Rushes & Adjustments
7:09 Rivalry Dynamics with Sinner
10:12 Coaching Impacts: Ferrero vs. Cahill
13:05 What Winning a Slam Day-After Feels Like
18:18 Race for Year-End No. 1
19:15 Sinner’s Self-Assessment & Next Steps
22:11 Tactical Lessons from the Final
24:05 Locker Room Vibes & Pre-Match Calm
27:32 Legends Meeting Alcaraz & Sinner
28:11 JW’s 50 Parting Thoughts
31:05 Sabalenka’s Growth & Clutch Streak
36:09 Overcoming the Serving Yips
38:37 Why Sabalenka’s Win Meant More
40:19 Bracket Challenge Results
44:24 Stadium Chaos & Presidential Visit Fallout
56:22 Reflections on Security & Fan Impact
58:01 State of American Men’s Tennis
1:02:11 Gratitude for Stacy Allaster & Final Thoughts
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2025 US OPEN MEN'S FINAL REACTION | Quick Served with Andy Roddick
Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim jump on their phones for the 2025 US Open Men's Final Quick Served. Andy and Jon reacts to Carlos Alcaraz beating Jannik Sinner in 4 sets for his 6th grand slam title.
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2025 US OPEN MEN'S FINAL PREVIEW & WOMEN'S FINAL REACTION
Andy Roddick is here on Quick Served with a 2025 US Open Men's Semi-Final preview and a Women's Final reaction. Andy reacts to Aryna Sabalenka beating Amanda Anisimova for her 4th grand slam title. Then Andy goes into a preview of tomorrow's final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
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2025 US OPEN MEN'S SEMI-FINAL REACTION & WOMEN'S FINAL PREVIEW
Andy Roddick is here on Quick Served with a 2025 US Open Men's Semi-Final reaction and a Women's Final preview. Yesterday, Jannik Sinner beat Félix Auger-Aliassime while Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to set the 3rd straight "Sincaraz" major final of the season . Andy also preivews today's final between Amanda Anisimova and Aryna Sabalenka. Stay tuned for tomorrow's Quick Served!
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