Modern tennis is constantly pushing the boundaries of power, especially on serve. Players such as Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Ben Shelton have become known for delivering some of the fastest serves on tour. That growing emphasis on power recently sparked an animated exchange between former professionals Chris Eubanks and CoCo Vandeweghe, who now work as analysts during coverage of the BNP Paribas Open. ### Playful debate turns tense on the broadcast set The moment unfolded during a studio discussion segment at the tournament in Indian Wells Tennis Garden. While the panel was talking about the increasing speed of serves in modern tennis, Vandeweghe jokingly brought the conversation back to the analysts themselves. During the discussion, she teased Eubanks about his serving speed and asked him with a grin, “Chris, what do you have to say for yourself?” Eubanks responded with a slightly serious tone, suggesting he wasn’t eager to turn the conversation into a recurring comparison between them. He replied, “Is this going to be a thing now? Like we’re just going to keep every week being like, ‘Can you break 103?’” Trying to keep the lighthearted atmosphere going, Vandeweghe suggested they could even step outside later and test their serves again. “We can go back out today before the big T and try to… I’ll keep rising,” she joked. Eubanks had reportedly clocked a top serve speed of about 103 miles per hour during their on-air comparison. Vandeweghe countered that at one point she had served roughly ten miles per hour faster. ### Eubanks shifts the focus back to the players The tone shifted when Eubanks explained that he preferred not to focus on his own achievements while working as a commentator. He emphasized that the attention should remain on the athletes currently competing. He told Vandeweghe, “Here’s the thing about me and you, CoCo. I don’t like to just bask in my own career and accomplishments. I like to focus on the players. I like to talk about everyone else.” He continued by explaining that the broadcast should spotlight the professionals currently competing rather than the analysts discussing their own past performances. “I don’t want to talk about myself and what I did and what my serve was. I understand we’re a little different. I get that, but let’s just try and focus on the players,” he said. Eubanks further stressed that the athletes on court deserve the attention, not the commentators. “These are world-class athletes. That’s what the focus should be. I don’t want you and I, sitting up here in our little fancy clothes out there trying to test our serve speeds.” ### Vandeweghe tries to keep the exchange light Despite the more serious response, Vandeweghe attempted to keep the mood relaxed. She reminded him that the conversation was meant to be entertaining and referenced their competitive history. “Well, the difference between you and me is that I keep recreating a new career,” she replied. The exchange ended with a subtle moment that caught viewers’ attention. As Vandeweghe continued speaking, Eubanks appeared to roll his eyes, which some fans interpreted as a sign of frustration during the live broadcast. ### Previous on-air controversy involving Vandeweghe This wasn’t the first time Vandeweghe’s outspoken style had led to awkward moments while working as a tennis analyst. During the previous year’s French Open broadcast, she repeated a quote about Daniil Medvedev that later turned out to be fake. The controversy began after Medvedev lost in the first round to Britain’s Cameron Norrie at Roland Garros. Shortly afterward, a parody social media account called Tennis Centel posted a fabricated quote attributed to Medvedev. The post claimed he said: “Honestly, man… I might skip the clay season next year. F**k clay.” Many fans initially believed the quote was genuine. While discussing Medvedev’s struggles on clay during a live broadcast for TNT Sports, Vandeweghe repeated the statement as if it were real. While analyzing his performance, she said that Medvedev had even suggested in his press conference that he might skip the clay-court season the following year, describing it as a trial-and-error period. Soon afterward, viewers pointed out that the quote came from a parody account and had never actually been said by Medvedev, sparking criticism and debate among tennis fans. ### A fiery personality dating back to her playing career Vandeweghe’s outspoken nature has drawn attention even during her days as a player. One memorable example occurred at the Australian Open in 2018. At the time, she arrived at the tournament ranked world No. 9, the highest ranking of her career. However, her campaign ended in the first round after a straight-sets loss to Hungary’s Timea Babos, who won the match 7–6 (7–4), 6–2. During that match, a bizarre situation unfolded when Vandeweghe became upset that a banana she had requested during the changeover had not been delivered on time. The delay irritated her, leading to a heated exchange with chair umpire Fergus Murphy. “I’m waiting for the bananas,” she complained to the official. She continued expressing her frustration, asking why she should be made uncomfortable because the