Sinner’s Comeback in Doubt, Rune Withdraws & Alcaraz Sparks Injury Fears | 5 Setter

Jannik Sinner reveals new details about his health struggles and uncertain comeback timeline, while Aryna Sabalenka shakes up her team following a stunning loss to Mirra Andreeva at the WTA Finals. Plus, Holger Rune withdraws from Stockholm with another injury setback, Carlos Alcaraz sparks concerns after practicing with a taped knee ahead of the ATP Finals in Turin, and Ben Shelton reportedly lands a major New Balance deal featuring a signature shoe. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of tennis: 1. Sinner’s uncertain comeback — Jannik Sinner reveals recent tonsil surgery and ongoing knee recovery in his YouTube series. 2. Sabalenka’s team shakeup — Aryna Sabalenka suffers a stunning 6-4, 6-0 loss to Mirra Andreeva at the WTA Finals and confirms her split with coach Max Mirnyi amid several changes to her team. 3. Rune’s Stockholm curse continues — Holger Rune withdraws from his quarterfinal against Taylor Fritz with a hamstring injury, just one year after rupturing his Achilles at the same tournament. 4. Alcaraz sparks injury concerns — The ATP Finals draw is set in Turin as Carlos Alcaraz arrives with tape on his right knee. With defending champion Sinner absent, eight players compete for the season-ending title and a potential $5.17 million payday. 5. Shelton’s New Balance deal — Ben Shelton leaves On for a reported major New Balance sponsorship featuring a signature shoe, marking another big career change alongside his new coaching partnership with Juan Carlos Ferrero. COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week? Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.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://x.com/Served_Podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast #ServedPodcast #FiveSetter #AndyRoddick #JannikSinner #ArynaSabalenka #CarlosAlcaraz #BenShelton #MirraAndreeva #HolgerRune #ATPTour #WTATour #ATPFinals #WTAFinals #TennisNews #TennisPodcast #NewBalance #CocoGauff #JuanCarlosFerrero #SixKingsSlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices