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Served with Andy Roddick

Miami Open Headlines, Alcaraz Gets A Yacht, Rafa Nadal Padel Tour & More

Served with Andy Roddick

Served Media

Sports, Tennis, Society & Culture

4.81.1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 March 2026

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode: 1. The Sunshine Double Headlines 2. The Grand Slam Money Problem 3. Alcaraz Gets a Boat 4. Rafa Goes Full Padel 5. Charleston Is Loading Watch the full SportsBall video: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWPcRKdE8W2/ Subscribe to the 5-Setter Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Grab Some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ #TennisNews #ATP #WTA #Sabalenka #ArthurFils #CocoGauff #MiamiOpen #GrandSlamMoney #AlcarazYacht Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

What's up Chuckers? Producer Mike here. This is your served five setter, your weekly

0:10.7

roundup of all things racket sports, five stories in 10 minutes or less. But before we get

0:15.8

into it, please hit subscribe on YouTube. Give us a follow on your favorite podcast platform so you can stay update

0:21.8

on all things served. We really appreciate the love and support. That said, today is March 27th,

0:28.5

2026, and here's what we got for you. Coloring in the Grand Slam issue, forget the land,

0:34.1

Chuckie's on a boat, and what to the King of Clay, a Knight with no armor,

0:38.0

an NBA owner, and a rapper have in common? Plus, Charleston is loading. But first,

0:44.8

the second leg of the Sunshine Double has been soggy, salty, and dramatic on and off the court.

0:50.4

And as Miami Open tournament director James Blake reminded us on the Q&Andy this past week,

0:55.4

every event has its unforeseen challenges, and this year's event has been no different.

0:59.9

Rain wreaked havoc on the schedule early, forcing Arena Sabalanka to start her title defense

1:04.2

off stadium court. She said that she was shocked by the decision, but in true Salbalinka fashion,

1:09.2

she handled business anyways. Then there was Stefano Sitzposs, who had an absolutely brutal night against Arthur Feast. While playing, he was complaining about the lighting on stadium court, telling the umpire that he could not see the ball, and later saying that the organizers should be, quote, ashamed. Meanwhile, beyond the events control, both of Poland's number one players made major

1:28.0

coaching changes. Igues Vietek split with Coach Wimpheset, saying in a post that it was

1:32.3

time to take a different path. And Hubey Herkotch parted ways with Nicholas Masu after a seven-match

1:38.1

losing streak. Even our guy, Carlos Alciras, was not immune to the Miami Blues. He lost to

1:43.8

Sebastian Corta in the third round and was visibly frustrated throughout the match.

1:47.9

The L marked the second loss for the world number one in just eight days.

1:51.6

But unlike some interneters, we had served do not think it is all lost for Carlitos.

1:56.4

Now for the good stuff from the near South Beach event. Sabalinka tried the golden glizzy.

2:01.2

Yes, that is the $100 gold leaf hot dog.

2:04.7

And her reaction was absolutely priceless.

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