Monday Match Analysis

The podcast dives into Alexander Zverev's recent interview and discusses the declining use of slice backhands. It critiques the two-week Masters format, arguing it harms both fan and player experiences. Jannik Sinner's impressive return game is analyzed, alongside Carlos Alcaraz's performance on fast hardcourts. The show also raises intriguing questions about the current era's appeal and features a fiery exchange between Ben Shelton and Flavio Cobolli. Plus, insights on Daniil Medvedev's struggles and the art of tennis interviews in podcasting!

Alex De Minaur pulls off an incredible comeback, saving three championship points against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who was eyeing his first title. The discussion dives into De Minaur's key tactics and the emotional aftermath for Fokina. Additionally, recent successes of Alexander Bublik and Luciano Darderi are highlighted. As a finale, the show offers an exciting preview of the upcoming National Bank Open in Toronto, where top players like Zverev and Fritz are set to compete amidst unexpected withdrawals.

This episode dives into the coaching shake-ups in tennis, including Tsitsipas's split with Goran and Sinner's rehire of Ferrara. The hosts explore mental health challenges faced by players like Zverev and reflect on Agassi's brief collaboration with Rune. Highlights from the Washington D.C. tournament showcase Venus Williams's comeback and rising stars like Ben Shelton. There's also a look at the complexities of wild card selections for mixed doubles at the U.S. Open and the impact of social media on players' mental resilience.

Sam Querrey, a former No. 11 tennis pro with a rich career, shares behind-the-scenes truths of life on the tour. He dives into the complexities of sponsorship deals and financial challenges players face. Querrey discusses the pressures of mandatory tournaments and the mental health impacts of social media. He reveals the reluctance of players to participate in long-form interviews and why engaging with the press can be tricky. This entertaining chat uncovers the lesser-known dynamics of professional tennis in a light-hearted way.

Join Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink as he shares insights on Jannik Sinner's decisive win over Carlos Alcaraz, exploring the psychological implications of their rivalry. He evaluates Novak Djokovic's physical condition, and assesses Taylor Fritz’s position among tennis elites. Flink also discusses Jack Draper’s promising yet challenging journey, alongside the struggles of Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas. The conversation sheds light on emerging talents like Flavio Cobolli and Alexander Bublik, making for an engaging analysis of the current tennis landscape.

On the post-Wimbledon 2025 Mega Mailbag, Gill Gross responds to your comments, including: who will win the Career Grand Slam first between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, is there any precedent of Grigor Dimitrov’s potentially history-altering injury, is Sinner already good enough to win Roland Garros next year, why is tennis discourse so tribalistic, why were there so many upsets at Wimbledon, what improvements did Iga Swiatek make to win Wimbledon, where does Sinner’s ballstriking rank all-time, is Darren Cahill going to retire, is Novak Djokovic going after Federer and Connors title records, are Jack Draper and Ben Shelton Sincaraz’s biggest threats, a Fabio Fognini retirement tribute, Nick Kyrgios’s analysis on Amanda Anisimova, Roddick’s take that Sinner slides too much, coverage of women’s tennis on the show, Agassi’s comments on Fritz’s return and more. 0:00 Intro 1:40 Career Grand Slam 5:11 Dimitrov’s Injury 10:50 Re-Analyzing RG Final 13:57 Tennis Tribalism Discourse 21:58 So Many Upsets 25:15 Swiatek Improvements 31:40 Sinner Ballstriking All-Time 34:30 Cahill Retirement 37:33 Djokovic Titles Count 40:49 Shelton & Draper Contendership 45:35 Djokovic Current Mental 49:55 SIncaraz Closeness 52:43 Fognini Tribute 57:02 Fritz or Zverev Slam 59:48 Sinner’s Last 52 Weeks 1:02:55 Kyrgios on Anisimova 1:05:05 Chasing Sincaraz Mentality 1:09:55 Sabalenka Slam Issues 1:12:40 Sincaraz H2H 1:15:40 Sinner Grass sliding 1:18:13 Learning From Losing 1:21:30 Women’s Coverage 1:24:20 Slow 2nd Serves 1:26:20 Agassi On Fritz 1:30:04 Sinner Emotion IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross The Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Become a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Jannik Sinner's triumphant bounce back victory in the 2025 Wimbledon final against back-to-back-defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. We'll discuss all the things that Sinner improved and adjusted in order to win, as well as Alcaraz's biggest regrets, what we learned about the Italian and what it means for the rivalry moving forward. We're presented by Geau Sport Tennis Bags! Use the code Gill10 HERE: https://geausport.com/discount/Gill10 0:00 Intro 1:30 Sinner’s Pace 10:15 Sinner Improvements 28:40 Alcaraz Regrets 34:15 Sinner Mental 37:05 Sincaraz H2H IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross The Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Become a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join Evans Brothers Coffe Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee

Iga Swiatek faced Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon 2025 Ladies Championships, both looking for their first title here. Gill Gross breakdown and analysis... IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross The Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Become a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join Evans Brothers Coffe Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Friday's semifinals and previews the men's championship at Wimbledon 2025. Jannik Sinner reached his first career Wimbledon final, exposing a limited Novak Djokovic, whose six-year streak of making the last Sunday is snapped. Carlos Alcaraz kept his chances for a 3rd straight Wimbledon title alive, taking out a focused Taylor Fritz. For a 7th straight slam, the champion will be Sinner or Alcaraz. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Sinner def. Djokovic 16:58 Alcaraz def. Fritz 26:12 Sinner-Alcaraz H2H 35:05 Sinner Keys 39:07 Alcaraz Keys 43:55 Prediction IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross The Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Become a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join Evans Brothers Coffe Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross is joined by Giri Nathan to discuss the upcoming men's semifinals at Wimbledon 2025: Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz vs. Taylor Fritz. We'll discuss what grass court looks like in the modern game, if this is Djokovic's last realistic chance to win his 25th major, how Sinner is an stylistic evolution of Djokovic, what we learned from their Roland Garros clash and why their head-to-head has recently turned towards the Italian. Then, we'll take on the recent dominance of Alcaraz over Sinner, Alcaraz's love affair with Wimbledon, and what Fritz might need to do in order to pull off the shocker. Pre-order Giri Nathan's upcoming book, CHANGEOVER, here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Changeover/Giri-Nathan/9781668076248 0:00 Intro 1:00 Sinner vs. Shelton Analysis 11:00 Is Grass Too Slow 17:00 Djokovic’s Last Stand? 20:50 Sinner vs. Djokovic 40:41 Sincaraz H2H 48:20 Alcaraz vs. Fritz IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross The Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Become a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join