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. Masters 1000 In Saudi Arabia  2. 2025 Davis Cup Drama  3. Djokovic Withdraws From Paris Masters  4. Ronaldo Backs Brazilian Tennis  5. Insane Pickleball Win Streak COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim react to the newly announced 10th Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia: why it’s non-mandatory, how massive appearance fees change the game, and where it could land on the calendar. We hear what players like Alcaraz, De Minaur, Ruud, Shelton, and Sinner have been saying about the long tennis schedule.  COMMENT BELOW What do you think of this news? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Roddick, Jon Wertheim, and the Served crew dive into a loaded week of tennis news. From Holger Rune’s devastating Achilles injury to Novak Djokovic’s fiery speech in Saudi Arabia about player unions and tennis’ “monopoly". The guys debate whether Masters 1000 events are too long, what’s broken about the ATP/WTA calendar, and jump into the recent results of Rybakina, Medvedev, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Casper Ruud. COMMENT BLEOW Is the tennis calendar broken beyond repair? Would you rather win a Masters 1000 or qualify for the year-end finals? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast ⏰ Timestamps: 1:06 Welcome to the new studio 1:31 New Studio! 2:43 Racket Rundown presented by Wilson 3:12 Rybakina’s Top 10 push and elite serve 6:30 Andreeva’s late-season fade 7:25 Felix Auger-Aliassime’s indoor dominance 9:23 Medvedev’s 21st title & emotions in Kazakhstan 17:30 Casper Ruud’s big indoor win 19:30 What's better? Winning ATP Finals vs Masters 1000 24:39 Holger Rune’s Achilles injury fallout 31:57 Taylor Fritz & Draper speak out on player fatigue 36:25 Andy’s proposal to shorten the season 41:25 Six Kings, Saudi events & exhibition boom 47:48 Djokovic’s “monopoly” comments and PTPA discussion 1:01:50 Reflections on Andy’s Armchair Expert appearance Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Raducanu ends season early  2. ITF launches player care program  3. Scotland's court clash: Tennis vs Padel  4. "Kissing Defense" denied  5. Orange Bowl welcomes wheelchair tennis COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Roddick kicks off this episode with a Racket Rundown presented by Wilson to talk about Coco Gauff's victory over Jessica Pegula in the 2025 Wuhan Open. He also talks about the 2025 Shanghai Rolex Masters results where Valentin Vacherot (World No. 204) defeated first cousin Arthur Rinderknech for the title. Andy then sits down with International Tennis Hall of Famer Rick Draney, a pioneer of wheelchair tennis and Tennis Hall of Famer. Rick shares how a life-changing injury led him to redefine what was possible from inventing new grip techniques to shaping the classification system that made the quad division official. He and Andy dive deep into the evolution of wheelchair technology, the rise of global stars like Shingo Kunieda, Esther Vergeer, and Tokito Oda, and the growing junior pipeline that’s transforming the sport. COMMENT BELOW How can tennis continue to expand opportunities for adaptive athletes? Who is the greatest wheelchair tennis player of all time?  📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 1:13 Welcome to Served 2:53 Racket Rundown: Coco Gauff in Wuhan & Vacherot’s Cinderella run   18:00 Introducing Rick Draney: Hall of Fame wheelchair tennis legend   19:29 Rick’s story & early injury   23:29 Discovering wheelchair tennis & learning to play   26:07 Quad vs Para classification explained   34:00 Rick’s gold medal in rugby & Paralympic background   37:04 Legends of the game: Esther Vergeer, Shingo Kunieda, Tokito Oda   38:50 Learning mobility & racket adaptations post-injury   45:04 The two-bounce rule and strategy evolution   49:00 One-bounce strategy: Shingo’s impact   52:12 Early training vs modern high-performance wheelchair tennis   59:55 Junior wheelchair tennis & collegiate pathway development   1:09:02 Wheelchair technology evolution 1:15:15 Travel logistics, equipment damage, and costs   1:23:01 Philanthropy & supporting junior players (chairs & programs)   1:25:15 Tires, surfaces, and equipment wear   1:30:26 Equipment timeouts & match incidents   1:31:08 Wheelchair tennis legends deep dive 1:43:00 Esther Vergeer’s legendary streak & statistical greatness   1:47:02 Rick reflects on 50 years of wheelchair tennis & personal journey   1:50:22 Closing thoughts and gratitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Wertheim hops on today’s Quick Served to talk about the 2025 Shanghai Rolex Masters results where Valentin Vacherot (World No. 204) defeated first cousin Arthur Rinderknech for the title. COMMENT BELOW Did you watch the match? What did you think of the final? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. ITIA Support While Under Investigation  2. ATP Considers Heat Rule Change  3. Draper Hires Murray’s Former Coach  4. Six Kings Slam Begins Wednesday  5. Chalamet’s Surprise Table Tennis Skills COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Andy Roddick sits down with Tony Godsick: Roger Federer’s longtime agent, business partner, and CEO of TEAM8. Andy and Tony have a wide-ranging conversation about Federer’s legacy, the creation of the Laver Cup, and how monumental deals with Uniqlo and On Running came to life. Andy and Tony discuss Roger’s personality behind-the-scenes, the inner workings of player management, and how the Federer family became a part of tennis history. COMMENT BELOW: What do you think was Federer’s smartest business move? What are some other iconic athlete deals that come to mind? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome to Served 1:18 Shanghai Humidity & Scheduling Rants 10:36 Tony Godsick Joins the Show 11:45 Inside the Laver Cup: Logistics, Growth & Planning 18:00 Why Federer’s Vision Made Laver Cup Work 23:00 How Godsick Measures Success & the Politics of Tennis 26:30 Building a Partnership with Roger Federer 33:00 The Truth Behind Federer’s Nike Split & Uniqlo Deal 43:10 The Birth of On Running’s Federer Partnership 58:00 Federer’s Character and Why He Always Delivers 1:02:00 Monica Seles’ Role in Godsick’s Career 1:04:50 Raising a Tennis Family: Mary Joe & the Kids 1:08:00 College Tennis, NIL, and the Future Path to the Pros 1:13:55 Closing Thoughts & Invitation to London Laver Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 2026 Tennis Hall of Fame Nominees Announced  2. Monfils To Retire after 2026 Season  3. Sinner, Alcaraz win titles  4. Alcaraz Out of Shanghai, Shelton Makes Return  5. Anisimova Reaches WTA Finals COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Andy answers YOUR questions! First, Andy goes over some of the recent results from the Bejing Open and the Japan Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz are set to clash in the finals, Daniil Medvedev beats Alexander Zverev, and more! Fan Questions: 1. Why is tennis seen as a "soft" sport? 2. How do players get paid from tournaments? 3. Will Andy write a book about his career? 4. Is First Serve percentage & Free Throw percentage comparable?  5. Can you explain strange tennis statistics? 6. Who are the best volleyers to ever play the game? Check out the Served Merch! https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast 1:12 Welcome to Served 5:04 Alcaraz ankle scare + Fritz rematch 6:38 Daniil Medvedev back in form 8:28 Fan Q&A Intro 8:40 Why is tennis seen as a “country club” sport? 15:07 Prize money explained: how players actually get paid 24:26 Tennis stats vs free throws + would Andy write a book? 37:01 Best volleyers of all time 47:39 Storytelling season + upcoming episodes (Tony Godsick, Rick Draney, philanthropy special) 56:35 Closing thoughts & subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Svitolina & Haddad Maia End Seasons due to Burnout and Fatigue  2. Carlos Alcaraz Injury Scare  3. PTPA Adds Slams To Lawsuit  4. Remembering Nikola Pilić  5. Djokovic, Wawrinka Return to Shanghai  SBJ Article on PTPA Lawsuit: https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/09/23/ptpa-adds-grand-slams-to-atp-wta-antitrust-suit/ Playlist for ALL Laver Cup Live Shows: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWVIvWdxJ8g8l244ppur1QT4 Subscribe for weekly episodes covering major stories, sharp insights, and fun surprises in the world of racket sports. COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim recap the 2025 Laver Cup! From match highlights, to live shows, to the event itself, they dive into it all.  We had an awesome time getting to interview some of the greats: Roger Federer, Andre Agassi, Yannick Noah, John McEnroe, Pat Rafter, and Tim Henman. If you want to watch any of those interviews, click the link here to watch them all: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWkXnLy9FWVIvWdxJ8g8l244ppur1QT4 COMMENT BELOW: Did you watch Laver Cup? What do you think of the tournament? Check out the Served Merch! https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Served 2:30 Andy commentates Laver Cup Final Day Highlights 8:50 Andy and Jon talk Taylor Fritz & Alex De Minaur 10:40 Does this win over Alcaraz count? 13:45 What was the energy of 2025 Laver Cup like? 18:30 Andre Agassi & Yannick Noah post-match speeches 21:40 Do the players treat Laver Cup like an exo? 22:40 Federer and Roddick talk about surface changes for Laver Cup 28:50 Techy Sean and Producer Mike takeaways from Laver Cup 31:20 The energy of Laver Cup 32:30 Thank you to the team & the fans!! 34:50 Tony Godsick interview next week! (Roger Federer agent/business partner) 35:45 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Served LIVE from the 2025 Laver Cup Fan Zone - Tim Henman joins the show! They preview the Laver Cup finals, coaching Team Europe, and so much more! COMMENT BELOW: Did you expect Team World to play this well? Do you think Team Europe has a chance to come back? Check out the Served Merch! https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Roddick jumps on today's Quick Serve, Presented by Microsoft Copilot, to talk the 2025 BJK Cup Finals preview: USA vs Italy! Who do you have winning the 2025 BJK Cup? Check out the Served Merch! https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Served LIVE from the 2025 Laver Cup Fan Zone - Roger Federer and Pat Rafter join the show! Pat Rafter talks all things Team World, working with Andre, and his experience being the Vice Captain for the first time. Then, Roger Federer joins the show. Andy and Roger talk Laver Cup, how it started, what it was like retiring at this event, and so so much more. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite moment from the Federer interview? SERVED LIVE @ LAVER CUP SCHEDULE: Sunday 9/21 - 1:30p ET / 10:30a PT Check out the Served Merch! https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Roddick jumps on today's Quick Serve, Presented by Microsoft Copilot, to talk the 2025 BJK Cup Semi-Finals: Reacting to Italy's win over Ukraine where Paolini and Errani really held their ground for their team. Then Andy previews a bit of the Semi-Final matches for between Great Britain and USA. COMMENT BELOW: Who do you have winning the 2025 BJK Cup? Check out the Served Merch! https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Served LIVE from the Laver Cup Fan Zone - Former Team World Coach, Jon McEnroe, joins the show to talk their experience coaching for this tournament. SERVED LIVE @ LACER CUP SCHEDULE: Saturday 9/20 - 1:30p ET / 10:30a PT Sunday 9/21 - 1:30p ET / 10:30a PT Check out the Served Merch! https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Served LIVE from the Laver Cup Fan Zone - New team coaches, Andre Agassi & Yannick Noah, join the show to talk their approach to this upcoming tournament.  SERVED LIVE @ LACER CUP SCHEDULE: Friday 9/19 - 1:30p ET / 10:30a PT Saturday 9/20 - 1:30p ET / 10:30a PT Sunday 9/21 - 1:30p ET / 10:30a PT Check out the Served Merch! https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Roddick is back with big news: we’re going live from the Laver Cup fan zone all week, plus details on the Serve Challenge fans can participate in on site. The guys react to Holger Rune’s viral “psych” handshake and debate how the Davis Cup format lost its magic. Andy previews Billie Jean King Cup matchups (Italy-China, Spain-Ukraine, Kazakhstan-USA, Great Britain-Japan) and talk real captaincy decisions and matchups. Also: Stan Wawrinka delighting Challenger crowds and Iva Jovic grabbing a WTA 500. . COMMENT BELOW Should Davis Cup return to full home/away ties?  Are you going to tune into our Laver Cup shows in-person or on YouTube? Check out the Served Merch! https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome to Served 0:10 The guys talk seeing Messi in person 2:06 Laver Cup: daily live shows announcement (fan zone at Laver Cup) 4:33 Serve Challenge details (presented by ServiceNow) 7:52 Andy coming back to tennis?? 9:39 Davis Cup Final 8 set + early takeaways 11:06 Why the current Davis Cup format misses (home/away vs neutral site) 15:32 Holger Rune “psych” handshake reaction & double-bounce controversy 19:02 Team USA struggles, injuries, and captaincy second-guessing 22:42 Billie Jean King Cup preview: key ties and X-factors 25:31 Do matchups rule everything? How captains actually decide lineups 28:36 Stan Wawrinka at Challengers & Iva Jovic winning WTA 500 Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Draper out for the season 2. Medvedev working with new coaches 3. Hewitt suspended & Davis Cup drama 4. US Open viewership surges 5. Tokito Oda's Milestone Watch the Full US Open Recap episode here: https://youtu.be/e7ZJcugDrXg If you follow pro tennis, play padel or pickleball, or just want to stay in the loop with the fastest-growing sports on the planet, this is your weekly fix. Subscribe for weekly episodes covering major stories, sharp insights, and fun surprises in the world of racket sports. COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? 📩 Sign up for the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 🎾 Join the Served Chucker's Club for Exclusive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0k_--YLuTNuDvq1Dw4zHmw/join 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices