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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