Alcaraz & Paolini Shine | 2025 Italian Open Recap + Nadal’s Top RG Wins
Andy Roddick breaks down an unforgettable week at the 2025 Italian Open. Carlos Alcaraz takes the Rome title after a thrilling final against Jannik Sinner, who returns from suspension to make a dream run. Jasmine Paolini delivers a historic performance, becoming the first Italian woman since 1985 to win the Italian Open.
In this episode:
• Alcaraz vs Sinner final breakdown
• Paolini’s historic WTA victory
• Jannik Sinner’s meeting with the Pope
• Tommy Paul’s truck gets repoed
• What Rafael Nadal’s upcoming French Open ceremony really means
• Mike reveals the Chucker’s Top 5 Rafael Nadal French Open Title Performances
Comment below:
• What was your favorite moment from the 2025 Italian Open?
• Which Rafa French Open title stands out to you the most?
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome to Served & Wilson’s Racket Rundown
0:52 A Dream Week for Italian Tennis: Sinner & Paolini
2:46 Gauff’s Finals Loss & Emotional Struggles
4:54 The Real Story Behind Unforced Errors
7:07 Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Risk Factor & Forced Shots
9:17 Sinner's Impressive Return from Injury
10:14 Carlos Alcaraz: Creativity vs Control
11:21 What Makes Alcaraz the Only Puzzle Sinner Can't Solve
13:11 French Open Predictions: Seeds, Novak, and Zverev
14:59 Can Paolini Handle the Power Players?
16:15 Tactical Brilliance: Paolini vs Gauff Breakdown
17:01 Italian Tennis Infrastructure & Player Development
18:00 Jannik Sinner Meets the Pope?!
19:07 Roddick’s “Extremely Casual” Bush Family Story
22:13 Tommy Paul’s Truck Gets Repossessed
24:02 Roddick’s Buddy Gets the Wrong Car Towed
28:04 Roland Garros Plans Rafa’s Retirement Ceremony
30:33 Top 5 Rafa Nadal French Open Performances
36:36 Nadal’s Dominance vs Djokovic’s Legacy
39:21 What to Expect from Served During the French Open
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Sinner is Back, Djokovic heads to Geneva, Swiatek Out in Rome, & more
Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive deep into the stories from 2025 Italian Open so far: Iga Swiatek’s recent struggles, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic’s form heading into Roland Garros, weigh in on risky pre-major tournament scheduling, and spotlight dark horses like Arthur Fils and Marta Kostyuk. Andy and Jon also discuss the recent debate around body shots - do players have the right to be pissed or are they soft?
Is Iga Swiatek still the Roland Garros favorite?
Should top players compete the week before a Slam?
What’s your take on body shots in tennis—fair play or foul?
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome to Served
2:10 Is Iga Swiatek in crisis mode?
15:30 Iga Swiatek & Aryna Sabalenka comparisons
20:05 Naomi Osaka wins WTA125
23:00 Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff Check-in
25:00 Geneva Draw is STACKED!
33:10 Arthur Fils & Marta Kostyuk as Roland Garros Sleepers
35:45 Body Shot Etiquette: What’s Acceptable?
41:02 Announcements, Hannah Berner Interview on Love All, & Closing Thoughts
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Hannah Berner on College Tennis, Comedy, and Manifestation | Love All with Kim Clijsters
We have a very special guest today on Love All - HANNAH BERNER! Hannah and Kim talk about growing up in tennis, finding your true passion, the power of visualizing and manifesting your goals, and so much more. They also talk about, whether it's winning a Grand Slam or getting a Netflix Special, the pressure to continue to succeed after achieving a life-long dream. We hope you enjoy!
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1:29:10
Djokovic Out of Rome, Sinner Returns plus Sabalenka Reigns and Ruud Breaks Through in Madrid
Here it is — the full 2025 Madrid Open Recap.
Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down the latest Masters 1000 results as we turn our focus toward Rome and Roland Garros later this month.
With her latest performance, did Aryna Sabalenka just cement her legacy in Madrid?
Can Casper Ruud finally silence the critics after a career-defining title run?
And why did Novak Djokovic suddenly withdraw from Rome?
Jannik Sinner is back — but is he ready to make a deep run in Paris?
Plus, who's joining the French Open broadcast squad… and which tennis legend just dropped a surprise announcement?
We cover it all — from Sabalenka’s dominance to the most unexpected lineup in Paris — along with what’s next from the Served team, including daily Quick Serves and a brand new episode of Love All with Kim Clijsters and Hannah Berner.
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Top 10 Greatest Tennis Matches of All-Time (Voted by Fans!) | Andy Roddick & Jon Wertheim React
2,500+ tennis fans have spoken! This week on Served with Andy Roddick, Andy and Jon Wertheim break down the Top 10 Greatest Tennis Matches of All-Time — as voted by the Served Chucker community. From epic Grand Slam finals to jaw-dropping five-set thrillers, they react to legendary moments, dramatic comebacks, and iconic rivalries that shaped tennis history.
What is your pick for the greatest tennis match ever?
Which match made you fall in love with tennis?
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