2025 US OPEN RECAP: Alcaraz & Sabalenka Victory, Trump Visits Ashe, "Last American Man", & more

Served with Andy Roddick

Served with Andy Roddick

September 9, 20251 hr 6 min
Tennis

2025 US OPEN RECAP: Alcaraz & Sabalenka Victory, Trump Visits Ashe, "Last American Man", & more

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Episode Notes

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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