2025 US OPEN RECAP: Alcaraz & Sabalenka Victory, Trump Visits Ashe, "Last American Man", & more

Served with Andy Roddick

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Tennis, Sports, Society & Culture

4.8 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 9 September 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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In this special 2025 US Open recap, Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down Carlos Alcaraz’s incredible run in New York, including why his win over Jannik Sinner may be his most complete performance yet. They also dive into Sinner’s response, what his next adjustments might look like, and how rivalries push both players to new heights. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka proves she’s not just dominant but clutch, extending her insane tiebreak streak while solidifying her No. 1 ranking. Andy and Jon also react to the chaos surrounding the presidential visit, the state of American men’s tennis, and offer gratitude for outgoing US Open director Stacy Allaster. COMMENT BELOW Do you think Alcaraz has changed tennis with his aggressive net tactics? Who impressed you most at this year’s US Open? 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 1:01 Alcaraz’s Best Major Performance Yet 3:12 Game-Changing Net Rushes & Adjustments 7:09 Rivalry Dynamics with Sinner 10:12 Coaching Impacts: Ferrero vs. Cahill 13:05 What Winning a Slam Day-After Feels Like 18:18 Race for Year-End No. 1 19:15 Sinner’s Self-Assessment & Next Steps 22:11 Tactical Lessons from the Final 24:05 Locker Room Vibes & Pre-Match Calm 27:32 Legends Meeting Alcaraz & Sinner 28:11 JW’s 50 Parting Thoughts 31:05 Sabalenka’s Growth & Clutch Streak 36:09 Overcoming the Serving Yips 38:37 Why Sabalenka’s Win Meant More 40:19 Bracket Challenge Results 44:24 Stadium Chaos & Presidential Visit Fallout 56:22 Reflections on Security & Fan Impact 58:01 State of American Men’s Tennis 1:02:11 Gratitude for Stacy Allaster & Final Thoughts Theme music composed, produced, and mixed by Dan Whittemore. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhit.wav/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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