Monday Match Analysis

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, Alexander Bublik, Lorenzo Sonego, Joao Fonseca and Learner Tien.0:00 Intro3:45 Best Story8:50 Comeback Player14:35 Match Comeback19:42 Most Improved24:30 Best Newcomer28:55 Tournament Run33:15 Best Upset37:00 Match Performance45:15 Best Match49:48 Best Player IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Exploring the future of tennis in 2026, various compelling storylines emerge but no clear challengers to stars like Sinner and Alcaraz. A deep dive into the financial struggles of players reveals the trade-offs between shorter seasons and revenue loss. Djokovic's recent comments raise eyebrows, while Sinner's serve dip against Alcaraz sparks debate about mental fortitude. The importance of match highlights is discussed, emphasizing the need for captivating key moments. Young talents like Shelton and Musetti are also spotlighted for their promising potential.

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 the hamstring tweak affected Alcaraz, Sinner's variation and more.0:00 Intro3:50 Sinner Bravery8:08 1st Set TB13:25 Sinner Serve17:00 Baseline Play20:00 Alcaraz Mistakes28:10 Backhand Volleys32:20 Alcaraz Hamstring39:50 Sinner Variation41:00 Conclusions IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 number one, Sinner's great serving and strategy, where Ben Shelton can improve his greatest strength, another nervous display from Alexander Zverev and how Alcaraz beat Lorenzo Musetti. With Hugh, we discuss Auger-Aliassime's backhand, technical keys to Alcaraz's great season, why Sinner is 12-0 lifetime against de Minaur and more.0:00 Intro1:00 Alcaraz Gets YE14:12 Sinner Perfect RR6:45 Sinner Tactics10:00 Shelton Serving12:50 Zverev Forehand14:35 Alcaraz vs. Musetti20:00 Fritz Loss21:20 Shelton Tactics23:45 FAA def. Zverev27:55 Seminal PREVIEWS IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Musetti def. De Minaur41:25 Sinner def. FAA44:36 Zverev def. Shelton48:28 Djokovic Skippage IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

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 Lorenzo Musetti and Felix Auger-Aliassime, the indoor struggles of Carlos Alcaraz and much more.0:00 Intro2:20 ATP Finals Locations6:55 Battle of the Sexes12:38 Coin Toss Choices19:00 ATP Finals Format20:06 Sinner Watchability26:05 Who Deserves 8th Spot30:35 Career Update32:05 Sincaraz vs Big 335:00 Indoor Alcaraz38:18 Zverev 2026 Outlook40:13 Sincaraz Exhibition41:36 Sinner 2nd Serve45:03 Too Much Hardcourt45:58 Andreeva Visa47:30 Camera Angles48:48 Sinner Indoor Streak50:08 Netcord Apologies51:51 Shot Quality Stats IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jannik Sinner clinched his first Paris Masters title, extending his indoor win streak to 26 matches. Discover the secrets behind his improved serve percentage and drop shot execution. The match was a nail-biter, with pivotal moments analyzed in detail. Sinner's return quality effectively neutralized Felix Auger-Aliassime's strengths, especially targeting his backhand. Plus, the implications of Sinner's rise to number one are discussed, revealing its significance in the grander scheme of the tennis season.