Monday Match Analysis

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross interviews Joao Fonseca hours after he won his 3rd title of the season at the Phoenix Challenger 175. Then, we'll get into Jack Draper's emphatic win over Holger Rune to capture his first career Masters 1000 title at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. We'll discuss Draper's tactics and forehand development in particular. We'll break down the final in Phoenix, where Fonseca outdueled Alexander Bublik in a couple tiebreaks and then end on a Phoenix Challenger notebook dump featuring Kei Nishikori, Flavio Cobolli, Rinky Hijikata and Brendon Holt. We're presented by Geau Sport Tennis Bags! Use the code Gill10 HERE: https://geausport.com/ 00:00 Intro 01:15 Fonseca Interview 14:15 Draper d. Rune 33:00 Semifinals 38:40 Phoenix Final 48:30 PHX Notebook Dump 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

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross runs through storylines and matches from week 1 at Indian Wells 2025. We'll start with a follow up on conditions since the organizers changed the court. Following that, we'll discuss Novak Djokovic's upset defeat to Botic Van De Zandschulp and Alexander Zverev's rough day against Tallon Griekspoor. But were those upsets more surprising/disappointing than Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev and Felix Auger-Aliassime? We'll end on Nick Kyrgios's opening round retirement due to wrist pain and the social media trend of showing large doubles crowds on the ground before diving into "Tales From The Booth." On Tales, we get to Yosuke Watanuki, Learner Tien, Arthur Fils, Garbiel Diallo, Ben Shelton, Gael Monfils and Sebastien Korda, plus Jack Draper vs. Joao Fonseca. We're presented by Geau Sport Tennis Bags! Use the code Gill10 HERE: https://geausport.com/ 0:00 Intro 2:00 Conditions 8:00 Djokovic Upset 18:00 Griekspoor d. Zverev 21:50 Other Upsets 26:35 Predictions Update 29:00 Kyrgios Wrist 31:00 Doubles Crowds 33:50 TFTB Bublik-Watanuki 36:37 Navone-Tien 39:50 Fils-Diallo 42:25 Machac-Watanuki 46:35 Draper-Fonseca 49:30 Shelton-Navone 52:50 Monfils-Korda 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

On a bonus Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross is joined by Tom Corrie Lead Analyst at TennisViz to discuss the data behind Joao Fonseca's big forehand, Denis Shapovalov's resurgence, Daniil Medvedev's physicality, Carlos Alcaraz technique changes to serve and backhand, Stefanos Tsitsipas's big Dubai with new racket, why Felix Auger-Aliassime is the current tour wins leader and lastly, what makes Tomas Machac special? 00:00 Intro 2:05 Fonseca Forehand 8:38 Shapo Resurgence 13:10 Medvedev Physicality 19:23 Alcaraz Changes 23:27 Tsitsipas Backhand 29:35 Auger-Aliassime 2025 33:48 Machac Rise 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

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross previews Indian Wells 2025 quarter-by-quarter with dark horses, upset alerts, popcorn matchups and predictions. The top seeds are Alexander Zverev, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, 2022 champion Taylor Fritz and Casper Ruud. Tuesday at 10pm ET, stream TieBreak Tens on YouTube as well as my post-event show. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/TieBreakTens10 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

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects Stefanos Tsitsipas's splashy Dubai title run, making news early by unveiling a new racquet and finishing the week with victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime for a maiden ATP 500 title. We'll talk about why Tsitsipas didn't need to hit any backhands on the big points, why the racquet change could help him and the overall significance of the title. Then, we'll discuss Tomas Machac's triumph in Acapulco. The Czech's first title was only a matter of time, while Alejandro Davidovich Fokina continues to wobble in pressure situations. Find a Coach with PlayYourCourt before March 10th for discounted rates, plus an extra $35 off! https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-lessons/?ref=Gill 00:00 Intro 02:40 Tsitsipas d. FAA 13:30 Racquet Change 21:06 Title Significance 25:35 FAA Conclusions 30:00 Machac d. ADF 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

From assessing rising stars Joao Fonseca and Learner Tien to a look at the US Open's new mixed doubles format to thoughts on Therapeutic Use Exemptions, Enjoy the latest episode of "Three -- The Tennis Show." with Gill, Amy, and Joel. 00:00 Intro 00:30 No. 1 Tien 18:58 No. 2 Doubles 35:00 No. 3 TUEs 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

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Andrey Rublev's victory over Jack Draper in the Doha final. We'll discuss the close margins involved in the title run, Rublev's mental journey and tactics in the final. We'll then go over the final in Rio, where Sebastian Baez made it back-to-back titles in the Brazilian capital with a win over Alexandre Muller. 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

On this week's Mailbag, Gill Gross responds to your comments about the Jannik Sinner anti-doping violation saga that has culminated in a settlement between he and WADA and a 3-month suspension. We discuss how the system could or could not be overhauled, the differences between recent Clostebol cases, why Umberto Ferrara wasn't punished and is now with Matteo Berrettini, the prevalence of TUEs on tour, the low concertation argument, why the timing of the settlement was so favorable for Sinner, and we'll five into player reactions to the news including Novak Djokovic. 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:48 Anti-Doping Solutions 0:13:32 Clostebol Comparisons 0:18:17 Raducanu Stalker 0:20:00 Ferrara X Berrettini 0:29:50 Sinner Training 0:31:44 PED Legalization 0:34:58 Red Flags? 0:37:59 Switching Lives 0:39:19 Changing Tennis 0:40:40 TUEs 0:42:54 Year End Rankings 0:45:28 Massage Gloves 0:47:30 Clay ELC 0:48:39 More Cases 0:51:37 Low Concentration 0:54:11 Settlement Timing 0:59:05 Discourse Disconnect 1:03:30 Djokovic Comments 1:07:55 Italian Conflict 1:10:55 Test Sensitivity 1:12:26 Player Reactions 1:20:00 Slam Timing 1:21:45 Rome Major

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects Joao Fonseca's win over Francisco Cerundolo for his first ATP title triumph in Buenos Aires. Why the young Brazilian's mental resolve stood out above all. We also cover another French indoor hard court title for Ugo Humbert. A major tactical key helped him beat Hamad Medjedovic in the final. Lastly, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina held two championship points but faltered against Miomir Kecmanovic, who won his 2nd career title in Delray Beach. Take 50% a PlayYourCourt Membership here: https://www.playyourcourt.com/GillPlay 00:00 Intro 00:50 Fonseca d. Cerundolo 20:00 Humbert d. Medjedovic 31:18 Kecmanovic d. ADF 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

On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments, including: do we need to adjust our expectations for Holger Rune, what to make of Rybakina coach Stefano Vukov being suspended for one year, is the US Open right or wrong for dismantling the regular mixed doubles format, a tribute to Diego Schwartzman in retirement, Joao Fonseca's Buenos Aires run, why Jelena Ostapenko dominates Iga Swiatek and the Chile-Belgium Davis Cup incident with Zizou Bergs colliding with Cristian Garin. 00:00 Intro 04:15 Rune Expectations 10:28 Vukov Suspended 18:00 USO Mixed Doubles 26:34 Ostapenko vs. Swiatek 32:03 Golden Swing 34:38 Fonseca Buenos Aires 37:50 Diego Schwartzman 43:00 Belgium-Chile DC 52:10 Opelka vs. Allensworth 55:28 Big 3 vs Big 5 57:10 Deuce Limit 58:40 Metric System 1:00:20 Nose Strip 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