In this episode, Andy Roddick, Jon Wertheim, and Producer Mike count down the top 10 tennis matches of 2025, as voted by the Chuckers! From epic five-set battles to Cinderella stories and dominant performances, the Served crew breaks down what makes a match truly unforgettable. Which dramatic comeback, rivalry, or underdog story stood out most to you?

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0:00 Ads

0:30 Welcome to Served

1:30 Federer voted into Hall of Fame, Mary Carillo shoutouts

3:30 Honorable mentions

4:27 What makes a “best match”? Drama vs quality debate

8:10 No. 10 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

9:43 No. 9 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

12:52 No. 8 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

20:38 No. 7 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

24:56 No. 6 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

27:45 No. 5 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

34:50 No. 4 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

41:03 No. 3 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

45:30 No. 2 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

50:44 No. 1 of Top 10 Best Matches of 2025

57:30 Bonus: Andy's honorable mentions & closing shout-outs

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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. Roger Federer Headed to the Hall of Fame

 2. Lleyton Hewitt's Father-Son Doubles Run

 3. 2025 Tennis Prize Money Leaders

 4. Alcaraz and Sinner Want Davis Cup Changes

 5. NCAA Tennis Championships Underway

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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. The crew breaks down their tactical evolution, how each is pushing the other to greatness, and why this era feels like the next Roger-Rafa-Djokovic moment. 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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🎾 Timestamps:

0:00 Ads

1:02 Welcome to Served

3:09 Sinner’s & Alcaraz Rivalry Breakdown

8:39 The Self-Awareness of Today’s Stars

10:47 Tactical Evolution: Alcaraz’s Crush & Rush vs. Sinner’s Precision

13:01 Comparing to Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray

17:45 Technical Breakdown: Movement, Footwork, and Variety

20:57 Who They Resemble from the Big Four

26:10 2026 Australian Open Preview & What Could Stop Them

30:01 Sinner’s Serve Overhaul 

34:21 Alcaraz’s Subtle Serve Tweaks & Adaptability

37:19 The Zverev Debate: Is He Underrated?

42:08 Welcoming Eric Butorac, New US Open Tournament Director

45:05 How He’s Evolved from Player to Leader

47:05 What a Tournament Director Actually Does

49:20 Stacy Allaster’s Mentorship & Legacy

52:00 Balancing Accessibility with Growth at the US Open

54:10 Handling Criticism and Player Relations

55:11 Final Thoughts

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On this Quick Served, Andy and Jon Wertheim are joined by, friend of the show, Chris Eubanks to share some breaking news: Chris Eubanks announces he is retiring from tennis after being on tour for 9 years. Hear how Eubanks went about making this decision, what is was like balancing professional tennis, and what is in store for him in the future.

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What is your favorite Eubanks moment on court?

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

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In this episode, Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down the WTA finals where Elena Rybakina went on a perfect 5-0 run to claim the title. Andy also talks about Learner Tien winning his first tour title and Novak Djokovic winning in Athens and then pulling from the ATP Finals allowing Musetti into the draw.

0:00 Ads

1:05 Live from Austin & ARF gala

2:47 $30M raised, programs overview & Andy’s $150K match ask

5:06 Wertheim joins the show

8:22 WTA Finals: Rybakina’s 5–0 run

9:56 The WTA CEO snub and coaching saga context

16:57 ATP chaos: Athens win, Turin status, FAA vs Musetti, handshake reveal

21:17 The wraparound season fix, Challenger precedent & Next Gen move

29:08 Djokovic’s LA 2028 comment

31:36 Learner Tien wins Metz

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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. ATP Nitto Finals Draws Announced!

 2. A.I…. Agassi Intelligence?

 3. Iga Karma

 4. Wildcard Scandal

 5. Venus Williams Lives On

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In this episode, Andy Roddick and the crew break down Jannik Sinner’s Paris Masters title and what it means for the year-end No.1 race. We dig into the FAA vs. Musetti Turin bubble and celebrate Vicky Mboko’s breakthrough and marathon season. Andy and JW spotlight Aryna Sabalenka’s week-to-week No.1 run, her resilience, and how late-season dynamics differ for Alcaraz and Sinner. 

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Who finishes strongest heading into Turin? 

Which late-season storyline has you most locked in? 

And where do you rank Sabalenka’s season among the greats?

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Ads

0:58 Welcome to Served

4:01 Sinner wins Paris Masters; back to world No.1

4:50 Turin bubble: FAA vs. Musetti

5:40 Vicky Mboko’s breakout and season-long workload

12:01 Aryna Sabalenka’s wire-to-wire No.1 season

16:00 Sabalenka’s resilience, personality, and team

19:24 Alcaraz vs. Sinner: late-season form and fatigue

24:00 What “year-end No.1” really takes

27:02 Andy’s 2003 No.1 story with President George H.W. Bush

33:19 ATP Finals scenarios: who’s in, who’s out, scheduling gambles

35:01 Djokovic’s convictions, controversy, and acting on beliefs

43:17 Remembering Steven Little

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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. Valerie Camillo Appointed WTA Chair

 2. Nicolas Mahut Plays Final Match in Paris

 3. Americans Shelton & Fritz Clinch ATP Finals Spots

 4. Tennis Beef: Bublik vs. Moutet

 5. Sinner Surpasses $50M In Prize Money

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Andy Roddick, Producer Mike, and Jon Wertheim unpack Belinda Bencic’s incredible comeback in just a year, Ann Li’s under-the-radar success, and Joao Fonseca’s breakout season. Then the crew dives deep into the darker side of the sport: gambling, match-fixing, and player harassment. They break down the recent NBA betting scandal, the Nikolay Davydenko case, and how tennis’ new betting economy affects athletes directly.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS:

1:13 Welcome to Served

1:33 Belinda Bencic’s Unreal Comeback Season

4:05 Joao Fonseca First 500 Title

6:12 Sinner vs. Zverev

8:35 The Sports Gambling Discussion Begins

9:05 The Scale of Betting and Online Abuse in Tennis

17:58 Jon Wertheim Joins The Show

19:30 Why Tennis Is Especially Vulnerable to Fixing

23:43 The Davidenko Case Explained

27:42 Intimidation & Threats Players Face

31:19 ATP Data Deals and “Sports Radar” Money Trail

37:05 Saudi Masters 1000 and Financial Transparency

40:29 Where Does Betting Money Actually Go?

48:05 Protecting Players in the Era of Micro Bets

52:07 Final Thoughts – Money, Morality & Player Safety

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