
← Breaking Back, a tennis podcast29 sept · 25 min
Breaking Back — S3E8: Zverev's US Open Ball Bouncing and the Case for a Second-Serve Clock
<p>Zverev won the US Open without knowing it was match point, and his ball bouncing between serves has Norm, JB and Natalie Cutter debating a second-serve clock.</p><p>Recorded before the Laver Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup Finals wrapped.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Zverev's ball bouncing between serves, and whether it is a weapon or a tic</li><li>Natalie on the serve clock, and what MLB's pitch clock teaches tennis</li><li>The 3:33am finish, and JB on why start times are the problem</li><li>A Laver Cup preview, Rafael Jódar's climb and Juan Carlos Ferrero's 2027 return</li><li>JB on what is wrong with the Davis Cup format</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Hosts: Norm, JB and Natalie Cutter.</p><p>Brought to you by Lone Pine. https://lonepinebrewery.com</p><p>Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube @BreakingBackMedia. More at breakingbackmedia.com.</p><p>Betting discussion is for entertainment only. 21+. Please gamble responsibly.</p>