5 SETTER: Djokovic Returns to Cincy, Eala Mania in DC, Draper Wildcard, & More

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

Novak Djokovic is heading back to Cincinnati for the first time since his legendary 2023 final against Carlos Alcaraz — and Alcaraz himself is teasing a return from injury ahead of the US Open. Meanwhile, a scary heat collapse in Memphis and a new generation of Hewitt taking over DC kept the week packed.

In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports:
1. Alexandrova Collapses during Memphis Heat Wave
2. Cruz Hewitt wins his first ATP Tour match in DC
3. Alex Eala knocks out defending champion Leylah Fernandez
4. Draper's gets Wild Card to Montreal
5. Djokovic will play first Cincinnati Open since 2023

Leylah Fernandez on Q&Andy: youtu.be/_vOteESsc3A

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