5 SETTER: Alcaraz IS OUT of Cincy, Montreal Upset Frenzy, & More

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

Carlos Alcaraz is out of Cincinnati, the National Bank Open has become an all-out upset party, and Premier Padel just made its UK debut in London — it's a packed week in racket sports.
In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports:

1. Top Seed Turmoil in Montreal — Zverev, Medvedev, & Fritz all fall early at the National Bank Open
2. US Open Mixed Doubles Wish List Grows — Navarro/Paul, Boulter/de Minaur, Venus/Bublik & more sign up
3. Alcaraz Withdraws from Cincinnati — defending champ sits out as wrist rehab continues
4. WTA Signs IMG as Broadcast Partner — multi-year production deal kicks off with the 2027 season
5. Premier Padel Lands in London for the First Time — the UK's biggest-ever pro padel event is underway at Olympia London

COMMENT BELOWWhat was your favorite racket story from this week?

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