Monday Match Analysis

Novak Djokovic beat Denis Shapovalov in the 2019 Paris Masters Final, keeping his year-end #1 hopes alive. Rafael Nadal suffered an injury and is uncertain for the Nitto ATP FIials. Plus, the Next-Gen Finals in Milan are around the corner. Then, I take your questions on Grigor Dimitrov, Big-3 athleticism and more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support

Roger Federer won his 10th title in Basel in blistering fashion, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex De Minaur to cap it off. Meanwhile, Dominic Thiem defeated Diego Schwartzman in a thriller for his first title in Vienna. The last Masters tournament of the year is upon us in Paris, and the race to London and the race for year-end number one is in full throttle. Finally, your comments on why Nadal struggles on indoor hard, why next-gen struggle against Nadal, why Tsitsipas only has three career titles, if Thiem can win the Australian Open and who is the most talented member of the big 3. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support

On this week's MMA: - Daniil Medvedev dominates Aleander Zverev in the 2019 Shanghai Final: why it's a bad matchup for Sascha - Why Tsitsipas' defense faltered against Medvedev - How Zverev's counterattacking got him the edge over Roger Federer in the quarterfinal - Tsitsipas' first strike tennis powers him past Novak Djokovic - Comment response: what is Medvedev's weakness and is he risking injury with his scheduling? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support

On this week's MMA: - Dominic Thiem's title run in Beijing including his win in the final over Stefanos Tsitsipas. - Novak Djokovic rolls through Tokyo field, and has something interesting to say about shoulder injury - Shanghai 2019 preview featuring the return of Roger Federer and a streaking Daniil Medvedev - Comment response on Medvedev's potential, year-end No. 1, one-handed backhands and Djokovic's Shanghai dominance. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support

On this week's MMA, tennis.com's Steve Flink joins me to discuss Nick Kyrgios' ATP suspension. Does Kyrgios get preferential treatment and will he survive his six month probation. Then, we dive into Laver Cup. Can it co-exist with Davis Cup, what should change and how Federer and Nadal might affect the remainder of Alexander Zverev's season. We also discuss Daniil Medvedev's incredible run. What can we expect from here on out from the Russian? And what about the man who defeated in the US Open Final, Rafael Nadal. We discuss Nadal's US Open title in relation to the slam race. Finally, we predict who will finish year number one. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support

Rafael Nadal won his 19th slam at the 2019 US Open with a thrilling five-set victory over Daniil Medvedev in the final. The match was full of tactical adjustments and twists. I break down the match in-depth. Then I answer your questions: Will Nadal pass Federer in Majors? Will Medvedev be the first NextGen to go all the way at a Slam? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support

On this week's MMA, Novak Djokovic's retired from the 2019 US Open in his 4th round match against Stan Wawrinka. I recap each and every 4th round match, including wins by Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Then, I preview quarterfinal matchups featuring Gael Monfils, Mateo Berrettini, Grigor Dimitrov, Diego Schwartzman. In comment response, I address the US Open crowd and their treatment of Novak Djokovic. Plus, Daniil Medvedev embracing the New York boos. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support

On this week's MMA, I take your questions as we begin the US Open. How should Rafael Nadal snap his hardcourt losing streak against Novak Djokovic? Is Roger Federer a bad returner of serve? Are US Open draws fixed? That and more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support

It's time to preview the 4th and final major, the 2019 US Open! Novak Djokovic is the number one seed, but he could face a surging Daniil Medvedev, who has beaten the Serb twice this year already. Roger Federer's quarter is the other on the top half. Federer won't face any obvious threats, but recently that hasn't guaranteed success for Roger in New York. Dominic Thiem is in a quarter with plenty of dangers: Nick Kyrgios, Stefanos Tsitsipas, RBA and Gael Monfils just to name a few! Finally, Rafael Nadal is opposite Karen Khachanov in his quarter. Last year, the two played an epic five-setter in Arthur Ashe. Picks and analysis... Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support

On this week's MMA, Daniil Medvedev blazed through the Rogers Cup draw until he ran into Rafael Nadal in the 2019 final. Rafa won in straight sets, marking the first time he defended a hard court title in his storied career. I discuss the importance of defending titles, and how Nadal attacked Medvedev's weaknesses. Then, a new edition of the US Open Power Rankings. Finally, I preview Cincinnati 2019, which includes a Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support