Monday Match Analysis
The most in-depth tennis analysis on the internet. Draw previews, match breakdowns, breaking news, comment mailbags and more. Gill Gross is a broadcaster for Tennis Channel, US Open Radio, Cracked Racquets and UC San Diego. He graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
Episodes
Post-Roland Garros Mailbag (2026)
On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments post-Roland Garros 2026, including: now that they’re tied in slams who has had the better career between Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev, how can Jannik Sinner fix his heat problem, which young players such as Mensik, Tien, Jodar and Fonseca are best built for grass, why isn’t Ben Shelton more consistent and much more.
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1:30 Zverev v
Zverev Wins 1st Major Title at Roland Garros in Tense 5-Setter vs. Cobolli | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Alexander Zverev's maiden major title at Roland Garros 2026. He beat Flavio Cobolli in 5-sets to finally shed the title of "the best to never win a slam." We'll cover what it means for his legacy, how he developed to get here, where he was better than Cobolli and how the final played out. Lastly, we'll hit on Zverev's controversial cloud off-court.
Andreeva vs. Chwalinska Roland Garros 2026 Final | Post-Match
19-year old Mirra Andreeva battled qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the 2026 Roland Garros women's final. A first-time major champion was crowned. Gill Gross breakdown and analysis...
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PREVIEW | Zverev vs. Cobolli Roland Garros 2026 Final | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross reacts to Alexander Zverev’s semifinal win over Jakup Mensik, and Matteo Arnaldi’s shocking withdrawal. Then, a preview of the 2026 Roland Garros men’s final: Zverev vs. Flavio Cobolli.
0:00 Intro
1:10 Zverev def. Mensik
16:30 Arnaldi Withdrawal
21:33 Final Preview
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Sabalenka Collapse, Men's SF Previews (Zverev-Mensik, Cobolli-Arnaldi) | Roland Garros 2026
Gill Gross reacts to Aryna Sabalenka's crashout, then breaks down Wednesday's quarterfinals; Flavio Cobolli beating Felix Auger-Aliassime and Matteo Arnaldi advancing via retirement against Matteo Berrettini. We'll finish up with a preview of the men's semifinals, including Alexander Zverev vs. Jakub Mensik.
0:00 Intro
0:45 Sabalenka Collpase
4:18 Cobolli def. FAA
15:30 Arnaldi def. Berrettini
Mensik vs. Fonseca Roland Garros 2026 QF | Post-Match
Jakub Mensik and Joao Fonseca battled for a first-ever major semifinal berth at Roland Garros 2026. It was the youngest combined QF in Paris since Nadal played Djokovic in 2006. Plus, some words in the end on Alexander Zverev vs. Rafael Jodar. Gill Gross breakdown and analysis...
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Picking EVERY Men's QF at Roland Garros 2026 | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross is joined by commentator Nick Lester to preview the men's quarterfinal slate at Roland Garros 2026. Gill starts with some words on Matteo Arnaldi's heroic win over Frances Tiafoe and a case for tennis as an attritional sport. Then, it's the quarterfinal previews: Joao Fonseca and Jakub Mensik in a mouthwatering NextGen matchup, Felix Auger-Alliasime takes on Fl
Sinner Eliminated After Physical Collapse vs. Cerundolo | Roland Garros 2026
Gill Gross reacts to Jannik Sinner's stunning exit at Roland Garros 2026. Sinner was up two sets to love against Juan Manuel Cerundolo. We'll discuss how the match played out, the cause for Sinner's issues, the possible solutions and much more. Plus, Joao Fonseca orchestrated a 2-0 comeback of his own to set up a meeting with Novak Djokovic. The tournament has been hit hard by the injury bug. And
1st Round Mailbag (Medvedev & Bublik Upset, FAA Escape) | Roland Garros 2026
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It’s the Roland Garros 1st Round Mailbag. Gill Gross starts by going over some important Day 3 results. Daniil Medvedev took another gutting opening round loss in Paris at the hands of Adam Walton. Felix Auger-Aliassime narrowly escaped the same fate, beating Daniel Altmaier. Jan-Lennard Struff took down Alexander Bublik. Then, your comments, includ
Djokovic vs. Mpetschi Perricard & Basavareddy Bounces Fritz | Roland Garros 2026
Gill Gross unpacks a couple big results from Day 1 at Roland Garros 2026. Novak Djokovic picked up his first win since March, overcoming a shaky start against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Plus, Nishesh Basavareddy scored the biggest win of his career beating 7-seeded Taylor Fritz.
0:00 Intro
0:45 Djokovic def. GMP
15:50 Nishesh beats Fritz
31:55 Other Matches/News
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Roland Garros 2026 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down the 2026 Roland Garros men’s singles draw quarter-by-quarter, with dark horses, upset alerts, popcorn matchups and predictions. Top-seed Jannik Sinner comes in with an unblemished record on clay this year as he guns for his Career Grand Slam-clinching title. Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic and Felix Auger-Aliassime are the other top seeds. Two-time
2026 French Open POWER RANKINGS (Final Edition)
Gill Gross reveals the final 2026 French Open Power Rankings, a fully evidence-based list in order of Roland Garros men’s singles contendership. The top-10 seeds in Paris will be Sinner, Zverev, Djokovic, Auger-Alliasime, Shelton, Medvedev, Fritz, De Minaur and Bublik, but only six of those 10 made the Power Rankings. With Alcaraz, Draper and Musetti all out with injury, the tournament’s final wee
Sinner Surges to Historic Rome Title With Victory Over Ruud | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects Jannik Sinner's record-breaking Rome championship, his 6th Masters 1000 title in a row, completing the full set of all nine Masters events in Italy. His straight set win over Casper Ruud makes him 5-0 against the Norwegian. We'll discuss Sinner's leaping backhand, his tactics and the newfound success on the dropshot.
0:00 Intro
0:30 Sinner’s History
Sinner vs. Medvedev, Fonseca-Jodar Comparison, Rome 2026 | Mailbag
On the Mailbag, Gill Gross starts with mid-match analysis of Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev in the Rome semifinal before getting into your questions, including: how did Luciano Darderi bagel Zverev and Jodar in 3rd sets, comparing Joao Fonseca and Rafa Jodar shot-for-shot, why speed and spin has increased on the tour, the weak top-10 results so far this year, how does seeding matter at Roland G
Murray x Draper Link, Sinner vs. The Field, Slam Boycott Threats | Monday Match Analysis ft. Three
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill begins with thoughts on Jack Draper hiring Andy Murray to coach him during the grass court season. Plus, a rundown of Rome results including some major surprises. Then, the team from "Three" is back with a lively look at a range of tennis topics making headlines both on and off the court. What's making Jannik Sinner so good this spring? Can other contenders emerge? A
Sinner's Madrid Masterpiece & Rome Preview/Predictions | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross unpacks Jannik Sinner's 5th straight Masters 1000 title in Madrid and a lobsided win over Alexander Zverev. Why was it such a blowout, what can Zverev do and is Sinner's dominance an entertainment problem? Then, quarter-by-quarter draw preview of the Rome Masters.
0:00 Intro
1:30 Sinner’s Madrid Title
5:17 Why Such A Blowout
9:45 What Can Zverev Do
16:20 Th
Madrid NOTEBOOK DUMP (Jodar-Fonseca, Underarm Serves, Cramping) | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross leads off with Rafael Jodar vs. Joao Fonseca in Madrid before getting into impressive runs from Vit Kopriva, Daniel Merida and Cameron Norrie, plus controversy surrounding Nuno Borges's underarm serve and Terence Atmane cramping his way to victory.
0:00 Intro
5:50 Vit Kopriva
10:40 Daniel Merida
16:30 Cam Norrie
21:34 Underarm Serves
25:25 Atmane Cramping
Madrid Masters 2026 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS | Monday Match Analysis
Sorry for the posting issues on this episode (IYKYK). On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross starts with thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury and other injuries on tour, before getting into the quarter-by-quarter preview of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open Masters 1000. Jannik Sinner is looking for his 5th straight title at this level, Alexander Zverev has called this his favorite conditions, Felix A
Shelton & Fils Explode for Munich & Barcelona Titles, FO Power Rankings | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects Ben Shelton's win over Flavio Cobolli to win Munich and why clay could be a great surface for the American longterm. Then, we'll hit Arthur Fils's first title since coming back from injury in Barcelona and discuss why he's a legitimate threat to Sinner and Alcaraz. Finally, the first installment of the French Open Power Rankings.
0:00 Intro
1:15 Clay
Is Draper The Next Del Potro? | Mailbag
On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments, including: Is Jack Draper on track to be the next Juan Martin Del Potro, how good is Rafael Jodar, is Holger Rune coming back too soon, has Jannik Sinner adapted to clay, will Valentin Vacherot stay in the top-20, what should Carlos Alcaraz focus on improving, plus thoughts on Alexander Blockx, the Cerundolo brothers, Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva an
Sinner Outduels Alcaraz in Windy Monte Carlo Final, Extending M1000 Streak | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects Jannik Sinner straight-set win over Carlos Alcaraz in a scrappy 2026 Monte Carlo final. It is Sinner's first big clay title and his 4th consecutive Masters 1000 title going back to Paris last year. We'll discuss Sinner's transition to clay and the H2H improvement against Alcaraz, how the wind effected the matchup, baseline patterns and more.
0:00 Intro
Monte Carlo QF TAKEAWAYS | Gill Gross
Gill Gross discusses takeaways from Friday matches in Monte Carlo. Valentin Vacherot's remarkable run on home soil, Joao Fonseca's first M1000 last eight against Alexander Zverev, dominant wins for Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
0:00 Intro
0:20 Vacherot Physicality
5:55 Fonseca Transition
12:50 Zverev SF Preview
16:15 Alcaraz def. Bublik
20:53 Sinner def. FAA
25:45 De Minaur Dropshot
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Jodar Rise, Sinner's Groundstroke Wobble & The Best 2nd Serves | Mailbag
On the Mailbag, Gill Gross starts with some recent takeaways from Rafael Jodar's debut title, Stefanos Tsitsipas's Monte Carlo crash out and Valentin Vacherot's consistency. Then your comments, including: has Jannik Sinner's baseline game declined, who has the ATP's best 2nd serves, how does clay change pro tennis, can Lorenzo Musetti still finish No. 3, what exactly does "tennis IQ" mean, and mor
Monte Carlo Masters 2026 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross previews the 2026 Monte Carlo Masters men’s singles draw quarter-by-quarter with dark horses, upset alerts, popcorn matchups and predictions. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are yet to play a match this year. Alexander Zverev and reigning finalist Lorenzo Musetti round off the seeds.
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Sebastian Korda Resurgence, with Coach Ryan Harrison | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill is joined by Ryan Harrison -- Sebastian Korda's coach, tennis commentator and former top-50 player. They'll discuss Korda's recent win over Carlos Alcaraz, Korda's withdrawal from Monte Carlo and current physical state, finding the balance between calm character and intensity in Korda's mental game, forehand improvement, analytics, on-court coaching and more.
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Sinner's Sunshine Double Complete with Lehecka Win in Miami | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Jannik Sinner’s historically dominant Sunshine Double Triumph, winning the Miami Open final over Jiri Lehecka in straight sets. We’ll discuss why Sinner’s savy tactics against the Czech and why his serve improvement is a major development in the arms race against Carlos Alcaraz.
0:00 Intro
0:30 Sinner Dominance
2:10 Sinner Tactics
5:15 Movement
Korda Over Alcaraz & Upset Avalanche in Miami | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross runs through the numerous early round upsets at the Miami Open and rates them on the surprise scale from 1-10. Such upsets include Tsitsipas over (6) De Minaur, Shevchenko over Shelton and Cerundolo over Medvedev... but the biggest of them all was top-seed Carlos Alcaraz suffering a second consecutive early loss at this event, this time to smooth-hitting Americ
Miami Open 2026 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down the Miami Open men's singles draw. We'll go quarter-by-quarter with dark horses, upset alerts, popcorn matchups and predictions. The top seeds are Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev and Lorenzo Musetti. Other participants include the in-form Daniil Medvedev, defending champion Jakub Mensik and Miami crowd-favorite Joao Fonseca.
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Sinner Beats Medvedev to Win Indian Wells, Complete Hardcourt Trophy Set | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects Jannik Sinner's win over Daniil Medvedev in two tiebreak sets in the 2026 Indian Wells final. Plus, an exclusive interview with Ethan Quinn after he won the 2026 Arizona Tennis Classic (Phoenix Challenger).
0:00 Intro
1:25 Sinner Intro
7:15 Baseline Tactics
17:35 Tiebreak Analysis
29:15 Medvedev Conclusion
36:25 Ethan Quinn INTERVIEW
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Indian Wells 2026 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down the 2026 Indian Wells men’s singles draw quarter-by-quarter. We'll go quarter-by-quarter with dark horses, upset alerts, popcorn matchups and predictions. The top seeds are Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev.
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Cobolli Topples Tiafoe in Acapulco, Medvedev Duplicates Dubai Trophy | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Flavio Cobolli's first hardcourt triumph in Acapulco, powered by a solid straight-set win over Frances Tiafoe. Plus, Daniil Medvedev received a walkover in the final of Dubai for an anti-climactic conclusion to a wacky final weekend at the ATP 500.
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Alcaraz Delivers Beatdown in Doha & Mailbag Qs on Mensik def. Sinner | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross discusses Carlos Alcaraz's strikingly dominant win over Arthur Fils in the Doha final. Then, we'll get to your comments, including: will Coco Gauff ever fix her serve, is Taylor Fritz playing too much tennis, a breakdown of Jakub Mensik's win over Jannik Sinner, looking at the WTA schedule issues and the impending ATP Saudi Masters and more.
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Carlos Alcaraz's Slam Runs, RANKED | Mailbag
On the Mailbag, Gill Gross responds to your comments, including: rank Carlos Alcaraz's slam runs in order of impressiveness, injury break improvements for Jack Draper, Arthur Fils and Holger Rune, would the old Alcaraz have lost to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final, should medical timeouts for cramping be allowed, did Jannik Sinner neglect variety in his loss against Djokovic, is Learner
Do Rackets Matter in Pro Tennis? | Monday Match Analysis ft. @Tennisnerd
Gill Gross is joined by TennisNerd to discuss rackets & gear in professional tennis. They discuss media coverage, Sinner & Alcaraz's rackets, modern racket trends, the importance of strings, the downsides of gear obsession and more.
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Steve Flink on Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic & Zverev at Australian Open 2026 | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink joins the show as we continue to digest Australian Open 2026. We'll break down Carlos Alcaraz's title run and if he has a chance to pull away in the rivalry against Jannik Sinner. We'll also discuss Sinner's losing record in long matches, and possible solutions for his heat sensitivity. We'll talk Novak Djokovic's impressive win in t
Alcaraz Beats Djokovic for Historic Career Grand Slam at Australian Open | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Carlos Alcaraz's milestone victory in the 2026 Australian Open men's final against Novak Djokovic. The win makes Alcaraz the youngest ever to complete the career Grand Slam, and breaks Djokovic's undefeated record in AO Finals. We'll discuss Alcaraz's critical tactical adjustment, the physical battle and his smart attacking. Then, Joel Drucker and A
A Legendary Djokovic Win Over Sinner & Men's Final Preview | Australian Open 2026
Novak Djokovic produced a performance for the ages to snap a five-match losing streak against Jannik Sinner in the 2026 Australian Open semifinals. He'll play his 11th AO Final and put his undefeated record on the line against Carlos Alcaraz in search of the career grand slam. Gill Gross analyzes the Djokovic-Sinner encounter and previews the final...
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Alcaraz vs. Zverev was a WILD RIDE | Australian Open 2026
Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev played a grueling Australian Open semifinal that won't be soon forgotten. Gill Gross breaks it down. Much more analysis to follow in the next 24 hours.
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Musetti Suffers Heartbreaking Injury, Top-4 Seeds Make Semifinals | Australian Open 2026
It's the Australian Open 2026 Second Round Show with Gill Gross. Lorenzo Musetti was up two sets to love against Novak Djokovic before disastrous injury struck. Top-seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner cruised despite high-level performances from Alex de Minaur and Ben Shelton. Alexander Zverev used his advantages against Learner Tien. It sets up a men's singles semifinal lineup between the top-
Picking EVERY Men's QF Match at Australian Open 2026 | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross runs through a terrific Men's Quarterfinal lineup at Australian Open 2026. A well-rested Novak Djokovic will face Lorenzo Musetti coming off decisive win over Taylor Fritz. Jannik Sinner looks to stay unbeaten against Ben Shelton. Alexander Zverev and Learner Tien both looked imperious in 4th round wins over Francisco Cerundolo and Daniil Medvedev- now they fac
Sinner Somehow Survives Spizziri with Heat Rule Applied, 3R Results Analysis | Australian Open 2026
It's the Australian Open 2026 Second Round Show with Gill Gross. Jannik Sinner looked to be in huge trouble against Elliot Spizzirri until the heat rule came into effect: we'll dissect the chain of events. We'll also break down a 2-0 comeback by Daniil Medvedev, a five-set win by Lorenzo Musetti, a milestone win for Francisco Cerundolo and more.0:00 Intro1:00 Heat Rule17:50 Sinner d. Spizzirri27:2
PTPA Rebellion, Tsitsipas and Hurkacz Fall & Wawrinka’s Moment | Australian Open 2026
It's the Australian Open 2026 Second Round Show with Gill Gross. We start by reacting to the breaking news that the PTPA is seeking investment for a competing tour. Then, we get into the matches: Stan Wawrinka delivered a classic 5-set win, Tomas Machac took out Stefanos Tsitsipas, Ethan Quinn got his biggest career win over Hubert Hurkacz, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz rolled.0:00 Intro1:50 P
Shelton's Big Win & Early Round Mailbag | Australian Open 2026
Gill Gross responds to your comments after Round 1 of the 2026 Australian Open. First, we'll analyze Ben Shelton's crucial win over Ugo Humbert and Lorenzo Musetti winning ugly in his opener. Questions include: how do TV commentators get assignments, has Jakub Mensik improved his forehand, is Carlos Alcaraz's serve change a mistake, what is the state of Sebastian Korda, who would benefit from a on
Felix Cramps, Evaluating Medvedev, Zverev takes Diallo & ESPN Streaming | Australian Open 2026
It's the Australian Open 2026 First Round Show with Gill Gross. We start by addressing ESPN's price hike on American tennis fans. Then, we'll talk about Felix Auger-Aliassime's retirement loss against Nuno Borges, how Daniil Medvedev's game looks different for better or worse, Alexander Zverev's survival of a tough draw in Gabriel Diallo, 2X NCAA Champion Michael Zheng upsetting Sebastian Korda, F
Australian Open 2026 PREVIEW + PREDICTIONS | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles draw quarter-by-quarter. We'll go quarter-by-quarter with dark horses, upset alerts, popcorn matchups and predictions. Carlos Alcaraz will attempt to become the youngest ever to win the career grand slam. Jannik Sinner eyes his 3rd consecutive title in Melbourne. Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev met in the s
Casper Ruud INTERVIEW: on New Coach Possibility, AO Status, Racket Switch & Modern Game | Gill Gross
Former No. 2 Casper Ruud joins Gill Gross ahead of his Australian Open campaign. Casper and fiancé Maria are expecting their first-born soon, and Casper confirms here he will leave Australia for the birth if necessary. They'll also discuss Ruud's plans to bring in another coach at some point in time; his father, former top-50 professional Christian Ruud, has led Casper's team for his whole career
Bublik Cracks Top-10, Medvedev Wins 22nd Title, Hurkacz Impresses | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross runs through the first championship Sunday of 2026. We'll start with Alexander Bublik's milestone win over Lorenzo Musetti that secured his place in the top-10. Then, we'll go to Daniil Medvedev's dominant week and win over Brandon Nakashima in Brisbane. Lastly, Hubert Hurkacz was perhaps the biggest mover of week 1 with a strong United Cup, culminating in vict
ATP TOP TEN PREDICTION 2026 | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross predicts the ATP year-end top-10 for the 2026 season. Last year's top-10 finishers included Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti, Ben Shelton and Jack Draper. Players eyeing a top-10 bounceback in 2026 include Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas and And
The Alcaraz-Ferrero Split... Making Sense Of It | Monday Match Analysis ft. Jose Moron
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross welcomes Jose Moron of Punto de Break to get the inside scoop on the biggest story of the off-season: Juan Carlos Ferrero's departure from the Carlos Alcaraz camp. We'll discuss how and why the relationship fractured and what Samu Lopez might bring moving forward.
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20 Essential Questions for every TOP-20 player | Monday Match Analysis
Gill Gross is joined by Alex Gruskin of Cracked Racquets to ask and answer one essential question for each and every ATP top-20 player ahead of the 2026 season.0:00 Intro2:40 Carlos Alcaraz10:50 Jannik Sinner16:25 Alexander Zverev21:40 Novak Djokovic26:28 Felix Auger Aliassime31:26 Taylor Fritz36:06 Alex de Minaur42:19 Lorenzo Musetti45:45 Ben Shelton50:11 Jack Draper54:25 Alexander Bublik58:17 Ca
The Best Players Under 25, DRAFT revisited | Monday Match Analysis
On a bonus Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross is joined by Alex Gruskin to look back at their draft of the brightest young stars on the ATP tour, one year later. Reminder that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner were intentionally excluded from this activity. They'll re-evaluate the draft placements of players like Jakub Mensik, Jack Draper, Arthur Fils, Learner Tien, Jiri Lehecka, Holger Rune and mor
Lorenzo Musetti INTERVIEW (on Chasing Sinner & Alcaraz, & Hiring A New Coach) | Gill Gross
Lorenzo Musetti joins Gill Gross for a chat ahead of the new season. He has said his goal for 2026 is to close the gap on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, so we asked about what he learned from last year's matches against the top-2. Musetti will continue to work with longtime coach Simone Tarterini, but he has made the decision this offseason to add a 2nd coach, Jose Perlas. We also ask the Itali
NO TENNIS QUESTIONS (2025) | Mailbag
On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments about anything OTHER than tennis, including: what was my Spotify Wrapped, how is my personal tennis game going, play-by-play on my marriage proposal, the pros and cons of traditional media vs. new media, what other sports I am into, a breakdown of the food experience in Thailand, evaluating the eyebrows on tour, would I add a co-host to the podcast,
The 2025 Monday Match Analysis AWARDS
The 8th Annual Monday Match Analysis Awards, hosted by Gill Gross, pay tribute to the greatest accomplishments and spectacles we witnessed over the course of the 2025 ATP season. If this award show were in-person, the following players would be in attendance (winners and honorable mentions): Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jack Draper, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Tommy Paul, Taylor Fritz
Predictions AUDIT (How Wrong Was My Top-10?) | Gill Gross
Gill Gross reflects on 2025 through the lens of his pre-season top-10 prediction. You can join Ballkie ahead of next year's prediction fun at this link here: https://www.ballkie.com/leagues?join=45f1e11b86
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Who Challenges Sincaraz in 2026? | Mailbag
On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments to wrap up the tennis season: what are the storylines to get excited about in 2026, why can't players make more money and reduce the schedule, Novak Djokovic's comments with Piers Morgan, Jannik Sinner's serve percentage dip vs. Carlos Alcaraz, backhand overheads, Djokovic's title count, how tennis highlights could be better, Ben Shelton's unique se
Sinner Beats Alcaraz to Cap Flawless ATP Finals Run in Turin | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects Jannik Sinner's critical victory over Carlos Alcaraz to win the 2025 ATP Finals in Turin. We'll discuss Sinner's ability to handle pressure, his brave play in tight moments, deciding factors in the 1st set tiebreak, an uneven Sinner serving performance, baseline superiority from the Italian, Alcaraz 2nd set sloppiness and backhand volley issues, how th
Preview | Alcaraz vs. Sinner ATP Finals 2025
The New Two will put the finishing touches on the 2025 season as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner clash in the final of the Nitto ATP Finals on Sunday. Gill Gross preview and prediction...0:00 Intro2:45 Form6:45 Shot Speed Factor10:45 Sinner Finishing15:45 Rally Length20:45 Intangibles26:08 Prediction
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Alcaraz Clinches YE1, Sinner Serves Stupendous, ATP Finals SF Preview | Gill Gross ft. ThreadOfOrder
Link to join Tribe for exclusive LIVE Q&A: https://gillgross.tribechat.comOn Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross runs through an exciting conclusion to the ATP Finals Group Stage. Then, he's joined by ThreadOfOrder Substack writer Hugh Clark to preview the semifinal matchups (Carlos Alcaraz vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jannik Sinner vs. Alex de Minaur). We'll discuss Alcaraz clinching year-end numb
ATP Finals SO FAR (Alcaraz Comeback vs. Fritz, Musetti Digs Deep, Djokovic Pullout) | Gill Gross
Following a riveting Day 3 at the ATP Finals, Gill Gross breaks down Carlos Alcaraz's turnaround win against Taylor Fritz, Lorenzo Musetti fighting fatigue to overcome Alex de Minaur, Jannik Sinner handling a hobbled Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alexander Zverev continuing his lefty dominance against Ben Shelton, and Novak Djokovic's decision to skip the event.0:00 Intro0:30 Alcaraz def. Fritz30:28 Muse
ATP Finals Preview & Predictions ft. Brad Gilbert | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross runs through the ATP Finals groups and makes predictions before welcoming Brad Gilbert onto the show. They discuss Felix Auger-Aliassime's surprise surge, Jack Draper's deflating injury, Novak Djokovic's upcoming decision to play or not to play, why Jannik Sinner has outperformed Carlos Alcaraz indoors and much more! Go to https://mantasleep.com/ and use my cod
Sinner Watchability, Sabalenka vs. Kyrgios, Serve or Receive? | Mailbag
Link to join Tribe for exclusive LIVE Q&A: https://gillgross.tribechat.comOn the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments, including: should the ATP Finals rotate locations and surfaces, can the Aryna Sabalenka vs. Nick Kyrgios Battle of the Sexes match be good for tennis, is it better to serve or receive first, the entertainment value of Jannik Sinner’s tennis, who deserves 8th spot more between
Sinner Beats Auger-Aliassime, Continuing Indoor Win-Streak with Paris Title | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects Jannik Sinner’s victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime in the 2025 Rolex Paris Masters to lift that trophy for the first time in his career and extend the win streak on indoor hardcourt to 26. We’ll discuss Sinner’s improved percentage serving and dropshot, do a match summary, talk return quality, compare the backhands and put plus-one forehands under a mi
Paris QFs Post-Match Analysis Marathon (Zverev-Medvedev, Sinner-Shelton, De Minaur-Bublik, FAA-Vacherot)
Gill Gross breaks down all four quarterfinals at the 2025 Paris Masters in the following order. (0:42) Defending champion Alexander Zverev looked to snap a 5-match losing streak against Daniil Medvedev. (14:15) Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton did battle. (23:35) Alex De Minaur looked to avenge his Roland Garros loss to Alexander Bublik, who aimed to reach his first career Masters 1000 SF. (38:40) A
Fonseca Blasts Fokina in Basel, Sinner Overcomes Zverev, Paris Masters Preview | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross analyzes Joao Fonseca’s biggest win yet, taking an ATP 500 crown in Basel and leaving Alejandro Davidovich Fokina disappointed in another final. We’ll also cover Jannik Sinner’s tight win over Alexander Zverev to repeat as champion in Vienna. Then we’ll preview the new-look Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy with dark horses, upset alerts, popcorn matchups and quarte
Addressing Rune's Injury, Draper & Fritz's Warnings (The Season Will Probably Never Get Shorter) | Gill Gross
Gill Gross comments on Holger Rune's torn Achilles injury before diving into comments made by Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz warning that player longevity and overall health is threatened by the demanding ATP schedule and slowing conditions...
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Medvedev Snaps Title Drought, Ruud Redlines & Sinner Bags 6 Kings | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Daniil Medvedev's long-awaited title triumph, beating Corentin Moutet in Almaty. Plus, Casper Ruud with a scintillating level in Stockholm to crush Ugo Humbert and win his first indoor title. Felix Auger-Aliassime used strong serving to take down Jiri Lehecka and continue his fine form with a title in Antwerp. And finally, Jannik Sinner beat Carlos
Vacherot’s Run, Tien Potential, Race To YEC, Draper Coaching News, PTPA Failures | Mailbag
On the mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments, including: was Valentin Vacherot’s Shanghai title the best Masters 1000 title run ever, has Holger Rune’s season been disappointing, what is Learner Tien’s potential, what are my career goals and how to improve at the craft, how are the ATP and WTA Race To The Finals shaping up, how are tactics different for men versus women, does Taylor Fritz curr
Vacherot Wins Shanghai Shocker, Medvedev & Djokovic Fall Short | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross unpacks Valentin Vacherot’s stunning run at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. The world No. 204 came through qualifying to win his first ever ATP title, beating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals and his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in an improbable final. We’ll discuss Vacherot’s strength as a player, why Rinderknech almost won it with his forehand and how the match turn
Consistency or Aggression... What's More Important? | Coach's Mailbag
On the Coach’s Mailbag, Gill Gross is joined by Jonathan Stokke to answer your comments about tennis for pros and amateurs alike. We’ll discuss the optimal service toss, the best professional coaches, how to stay positive, is it better to coach a player to be solid or aggressive, how to choose return position, the mythologies and truths of momentum in tennis, buggy whip forehands, wide service pos
The Modern Tennis Evolution with Jimmy Arias | Monday Match Analysis
On a special interview edition of Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross is joined by former top-5 player Jimmy Arias to discuss the evolution of tennis and the modern game. One of the most fascinating things about tennis, is how it has continued to change over the years. I think we’ve reached a point where it’s starting to become clear how 2020s tennis is going to be viewed as an evolution. It’s one t
Sinner vs. Tien Beijing 2025 Final | Post-Match
World No. 2 Jannik Sinner faced ATP Final debutant Learner Tien to conclude the Beijing 500 2025. Gill Gross breakdown and analysis...
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Red-Hot Alcaraz Beats Fritz for Tokyo Title + Shanghai Preview | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Carlos Alcaraz's 6-4 6-4 win over Taylor Fritz in the final of the Tokyo 500, which reversed the Laver Cup result from just over a week ago. We'll discuss how this recent run of form has turned Alcaraz's season into an all-timer, his use of the dropshot and backhand tactics. We'll also look at Fritz's attempt to replicate the Laver Cup match- where
Is Alcaraz's Serve Just As Good As Sinner's Now? (DATA DIVE) | Monday Match Analysis
On today's episdode, we're joined by TennisViz lead analyst Tom Corrie to dig into analytics behind the Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner matchup, the best volleyers on tour, Ben Shelton's improvement, Holger Rune's enigmatic skillset and Alexander Bublik's top-20 surge. 0:00 Intro3:30 Sinner vs. Alcaraz Serve16:45 Best Netrushers19:07 Shelton Improvements24:00 Rune Strengths/Weakness28:38 Bublik S
Fritz Beat Alcaraz, But What Does It Mean at Laver Cup? | Three Ep. 182
Amy and Joel have just returned from San Francisco, where they were on-site for Laver Cup. Gill has questions -- and all three of them have plenty of answers, on the latest episode of "Three -- The Tennis Show."
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I actually LIKE Laver Cup (I Was Wrong) | Gill Gross
The 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco is in the books. Gill Gross grapples with whether or not to call it an exhibition and gets into his takeaways from this year's edition. Taylor Fritz was the standout in Team World's victory, alongside Alex De Minaur and Joao Fonseca. It was a difficult showing for Team Europe's Alexander Zverev.0:00 Intro0:30 Exhibition or Not14:30 2025 Takeaways
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90s Gen Boxed Out, Sinner Predictability, Tennis Popularity, Kevin Anderson | Mailbag
On the Mailbag, Gill Gross responds to your comments, including: why did the 90s gen fail to rack up major titles, remembering the career of Kevin Anderson, why Daniil Medvedev has accomplished more than Alexander Zverev, is Jannik Sinner right to work on his predictability, can tennis become more popular in the United States, should coaches partake in press conferences, is Davis Cup marketed poor
Steve Flink on Alcaraz, Sinner & US Open 2025 | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink joins the show as we wrap up coverage of US Open 2025. We’ll break down Carlos Alcaraz’s decisive win over Jannik Sinner in the final, the trends in the head-to-head, Alcaraz’s improvements and his tendency to out-serve Sinner. We’ll go over Novak Djokovic’s prospects moving forward and contemplate how close he is to retirement. We’l
Post-US Open Mega Mailbag (2025)
On the post-US open 2025 Mega Mailbag, Gill Gross responds to your comments, including: what are Novak Djokovic's prospects for next year, reacting to Jack Draper's recent injury news, Daniil Medvedev's new coaching additions, did Carlos Alcaraz prove his indoor hardcourt game by winning the US Open Final with the roof closed, dissecting the serve failures of Jannik Sinner, a potential Nick Kyrgio
Alcaraz Overpowers Sinner in US Open Final for 6th Career Major | Monday Match Analysis
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects Carlos Alcaraz's resounding 4-set win over Jannik Sinner in the 2025 US Open final. It's Alcaraz's 6th slam title and 2nd in New York. We'll start by examining the excellence of Alcaraz's summer, his tournament run and this performance in the final. Then we'll unpack the reasons why Alcaraz was able to do more damage on his serve and was more deadly fr
