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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