Monday Match Analysis ATP Finals Preview & Predictions ft. Brad Gilbert | Monday Match Analysis
Nov 8, 2025
This week features Brad Gilbert, former world No. 4 and coach to tennis giants like Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi. He shares insights on Felix Auger-Aliassime's impressive resurgence and Jack Draper's unfortunate injury. The duo explores Novak Djokovic's uncertain participation and Jannik Sinner’s exceptional indoor play compared to Carlos Alcaraz. Gilbert discusses the evolving philosophy of serve and receive, the surprising entries in the ATP Finals, and the significance of mental momentum heading into the offseason.
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Alcaraz’s Indoor Consistency Problem
- Carlos Alcaraz struggles with consistency indoors and faces tough matchups like Cam Norrie when conditions strip his runaround forehand.
- Gill predicts Alcaraz will go 2-1, losing to Fritz but beating Djokovic and Demonor based on form and circumstances.
Djokovic’s Matchups Favor Him Indoors
- Novak Djokovic matches up well with Alcaraz, Fritz, and Demonor in quick indoor conditions and has a dominant head-to-head versus Fritz.
- Physical toll from back-to-back weeks is the main concern, but Gill projects Djokovic to go 2-1 in the group.
Fritz’s Serve Makes Quick Courts Dangerous
- Taylor Fritz’s big serve and first-serve win rate make him particularly dangerous on quick indoor courts despite late-season fatigue risks.
- Gill expects Fritz to finish 2-1 and top the Connors group on tiebreakers.
