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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.
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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Jannik Sinner’s Dominant ATP Finals Run
10-0 - Sinner’s perfect record across his past two ATP Finals appearances, becoming only the third player after John McEnroe and Boris Becker to win multiple titles on home soil.
88.2% - Sinner’s ATP Finals career win percentage, now the highest in tournament history, surpassing Ilie Năstase.
5-0 - Perfect record in Turin 2025 without dropping a single set all week, demonstrating complete dominance.
$5,071,000 - Record-breaking champion’s payout, the largest in ATP Finals history.
58-6 - Sinner’s overall 2025 season record, capturing six titles including the Australian Open, Wimbledon, ATP Finals, Paris, Beijing, and Vienna.
$19,114,396 - Sinner’s total prize money for the 2025 season before bonus pool, making it one of the most lucrative single seasons in tennis history.
2 of 6 - Despite winning only two of six meetings against Alcaraz in 2025, Sinner captured the year’s final two “Big Titles” when it mattered most.
Stories we love but didn’t make it on the episode.
18-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday w/ BJK Cup Win
On her 18th birthday, US Open junior champion Jeline Vandromme delivered the perfect gift to herself and Belgium, defeating Germany’s Anna-Lena Friedsam 7-6(0), 2-6, 6-3 in a tense 1 hour and 36 minute battle to help Belgium advance to the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers.
“I am very happy to win the first point. I always expect a hard match, but I am just proud of myself for how I stayed in the match and stayed focused the whole time,” Vandromme said.
The Junior World No. 2, who captured both the US Open Junior Championships and ITF World Tennis Tour Junior Finals in Chengdu this year, showcased the composure that’s becoming her trademark as she transitions to the professional ranks.
Hanne Vandewinkel sealed Belgium’s 2-0 victory over the hosts with a dominant 6-0, 6-4 win against Ella Seidel, sending Germany to relegation for the first time since 2012 despite playing in front of a sold-out crowd of 1,415 at TC Ismaning. (Read more here)
Italy Attempts Davis Cup Three-Peat Without Sinner
The two-time defending Davis Cup champions face their toughest challenge yet as they attempt an unprecedented three-peat on home soil in Bologna… this time without their MVP from 2023 and 2024, Jannik Sinner.
The world No. 1 has opted to prioritize his health after a grueling season, leaving Italy to rely on a strong but Sinner-less squad featuring Flavio Cobolli, Lorenzo Sonego, Matteo Berrettini, and the top-notch doubles team of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori fresh off their ATP Finals semifinal run.
The eight-nation Final 8 begins Tuesday with quarterfinal matches, and Italy’s absence of their star could open the door for Carlos Alcaraz and Spain, who are seeking their first Davis Cup title since the Spanish legend Rafael Nadal helped deliver five during his career. (Read more here)
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TABLE TENNIS: Olympic champion Fan Zhendong defended his men’s singles title at China’s 15th National Games, defeating Lin Shidong 4-1 in Macao after rallying from a slow start. (Read more here)
PICKLEBALL: The USA Pickleball National Championships kick off pro play Thursday in San Diego with over $225,000 on the line at the Barnes Tennis Center, featuring defending champions Bobbi Oshiro (women’s singles) and Jillian Braverman/Megan Fudge (women’s doubles) among the top seeds as weather delays have already impacted amateur brackets earlier in the week. (Read more)
PADEL: Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello reclaimed the Dubai Premier Padel P1 crown with a decisive 6-3, 6-4 victory over Ale Galán and Fede Chingotto, shutting down their opponents’ three-tournament winning streak. (Read more here)
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The Alcaraz Sinner rivalry is incredible for the sport right now. Also apreciate seeing pickleball coverage mixed in, the USA Pickleball National Champinships in San Diego sound like a big deal with that prize pool. It's interesting to see these racquet sports coverd together.
Thank you JW for always remembering us fans that have been priced out of going to the US Open!!! And thank you to the whole Served team that brought so much for us fans to enjoy otherwise from the fan week live episode to the reception at the Hall of Science to the fun in Madison Square Park. You brought so many smiles to this fan who has attended the US Open every year since 1977 and can no longer afford to be there for main draw days.
(JW - if you ever need an experienced NYC based Executive Assistant to help juggle all the many worlds you cover, just say the word 😊)