Monday Match Analysis

This discussion dives into the thrill of the Paris Masters quarterfinals. Zverev breaks a losing streak against Medvedev with clutch serving and tactical adjustments. Sinner shows resilience against Shelton, even while feeling under the weather. Bublik celebrates his first Masters 1000 semifinal, showcasing a serving powerhouse turnarounds. Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime dominates Vacherot, combining aggressive forehand play with strong defense. Each match reveals intense strategies and mental challenges players faced on their quest for victory.

Joao Fonseca celebrates his first ATP 500 title in Basel, stunning Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The analysis dives into Fonseca's mental resilience and tactical improvements that led to his success. Jannik Sinner's thrilling victory over Alexander Zverev showcases his strategic variety, particularly his drop shots, which shifted momentum. Looking ahead, the preview for the Paris Masters highlights potential dark horses and anticipated matchups, creating buzz for what's next in the tennis world!

The podcast dives into Holger Rune's Achilles injury and the growing concern from players like Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz about the demanding ATP schedule. It highlights a troubling trend of rising Achilles injuries across sports. Gill Gross discusses the impracticalities of shortening the season, the need for reform to ease player burdens, and the ongoing debate over tournament schedules. He questions if injuries are truly increasing and emphasizes the trade-offs between financial incentives and player health.

Daniil Medvedev celebrates snapping his title drought with a thrilling victory against Corentin Moutet, showcasing strategic net play. Casper Ruud shines in Stockholm, demonstrating masterful adjustments that bring him his first indoor title. Felix Auger-Aliassime dominates with his effective serving, overpowering Jiri Lehecka to secure a win in Antwerp. Lastly, Jannik Sinner conquers Carlos Alcaraz at the Six Kings, reflecting on key improvements in his serving technique. It's a week full of tennis triumphs!

Valentin Vacherot’s unexpected Masters 1000 title prompts a debate about the best Cinderella moments in tennis. The podcast dives into Holger Rune’s consistency issues and Learner Tien’s promising potential, touching on how improved serving could elevate his game. Insights on the ATP and WTA Race to the Finals highlight key players to watch. Tactics in men’s and women’s tennis are compared, and a discussion on whether Taylor Fritz holds a better chance at winning a slam than Alexander Zverev adds drama. The PTPA's impact is critically evaluated as well.

Join tennis writer Joel Drucker, known for his strategic insights, and reporter Amy Lundy, who brings a broad tour perspective, as they delve into Valentin Vacherot's shocking victory at the Shanghai Masters. They explore Vacherot's tactical strengths, the dramatic turnaround in his final match, and how his cousin Rinderknech almost clinched the title. The guests dissect the missed opportunities for stars like Djokovic and Medvedev, while addressing the punishing climate conditions and the need for a heat policy to protect players. Don't miss this engaging analysis!

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 positions and Alexander Zverev’s claim that tournament directors are slowing down conditions for Sinner and Alcaraz.0:00 Intro2:23 Toss Height6:10 Best Pro Coaches10:30 Staying Positive12:50 Double Faulting15:24 Solid or Aggressive?21:20 Choosing Return Position28:10 Momentum & Choking41:25 Buggy Whip Forehands47:30 Wide Serve Positions51:48 Zverev Gripes Conditions 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.

In this engaging discussion, Jimmy Arias, a former top-5 tennis player and coach, delves into the evolution of the modern game. He highlights how today's players show fewer weaknesses, transforming matches into mental battles. Arias emphasizes the decline of tactical variety and the need for players to adapt their strategies. He reflects on the impact of technology on power and movement, the rise of net play, and the importance of serving skills in junior development. With insights on prototype players emerging in the 2020s, this chat is a treasure trove for tennis enthusiasts!

World No. 2 Jannik Sinner faced ATP Final debutant Learner Tien to conclude the Beijing 500 2025. Gill Gross breakdown and analysis... 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.

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 did this match deviate? Then, we'll get into the Shanghai Masters 1000 Preview. Alcaraz has pulled out but reigning champion Jannik Sinner and last year's finalist Novak Djokovic are both present. We'll go quarter-by-quarter in the draw and name dark horses, upset alerts, early popcorn matches and predictions.0:00 Intro1:00 Alcaraz 90 Percent2:20 Laver Cup Revenge4:20 Alcaraz Tactics9:10 Fritz’s Attempt To Replicate19:10 Shanghai Intro22:35 De Minaur’s Q30:47 Zverev’s Q36:15 Djokovic’s Q43:45 Sinner’s Q48:22 Final Weekend 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.