Monday Match Analysis

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross pays tribute to Rafael Nadal following the announcement of his retirement at this year’s Davis Cup. We’ll analyze why Nadal decided this was the right moment and what to expect in Malaga, Spain for the sendoff. Then, we’ll discuss quarterfinal results in Shanghai such as Tomas Machac’s takedown of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s win against Daniil Medvedev. We’ll quickly hit on Novak Djokovic, Jakub Mensik, Taylor Fritz and David Goffin as well as Holger Rune’s struggles. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Nadal Tribute 13:30 Retirement Analysis 22:15 Davis Cup Preview 25:33 Shanghai Masters 29:00 Machac def. Alcaraz 37:00 Sinner def. Medvedev 42:25 Mensik vs. Djokovic 44:25 Holger Rune 48:20 David Goffin Subscribe to The Draw, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Join Our 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ An exciting new way to support the channel. All you have to do is sign up for TennisTV, the official ATP streaming service, using this link: https://tnn.is/gillgross

On the mailbag, Gill Gross discusses some Carlos Alcaraz shot data from Beijing before getting into your comments, including: are Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner matches at a higher level than Big 3 matches were as Mats Wilander claims, should Daniil Medvedev go title chasing, what are the chances Sinner is banned two years, what adjustments should Sinner make against Alcaraz, thoughts on the Six Kings Trailer, Jiri Lehecka’s placement in the under 24 draft, the importance of return of serve, comparing Taylor Fritz and Matteo Berrettini and much more. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Alcaraz-Sinner Data 06:25 Wilander Take 13:21 Medvedev Title Drought 15:48 Sinner’s Possible Ban 21:27 Break Point Stats 26:11 Tactics vs. Alcaraz 32:35 6 Kings Trailer 35:40 Jiri Lehecka 41:10 ROS Importance 45:20 Fritz - Berrettini Comp 48:53 Rapid Fire Subscribe to The Draw, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Join Our 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ An exciting new way to support the channel. All you have to do is sign up for TennisTV, the official ATP streaming service, using this link: https://tnn.is/gillgross

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross discusses Carlos Alcaraz's razor tight win over Jannik Sinner in the final of Beijing, to improve to 3-0 against the Italian in 2024. We'll discuss Alcaraz's key weapon, why Sinner didn't do enough to stop it and how hand skills were crucial on some of the biggest points of the match. We'll also cover Arthur Fils's impressive run in Tokyo which culminated in a win over his countryman Ugo Humbert. Subscribe to The Draw, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Join Our 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ An exciting new way to support the channel. All you have to do is sign up for TennisTV, the official ATP streaming service, using this link: https://tnn.is/gillgross

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross previews the 2024 Rolex Shanghai Masters men's singles draw with dark horses, upset alerts, popcorn matchups and predictions. Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Alexander Zverev are the top seeds. Subscribe to The Draw, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Join Our 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ An exciting new way to support the channel. All you have to do is sign up for TennisTV, the official ATP streaming service, using this link: https://tnn.is/gillgross

WADA has appealed the ruling that absolved Jannik Sinner of any punishment, finding no fault or negligence, after he tested positive for banned substances in March. WADA seeks a 1-2 year ban for Sinner. Gill Gross unpacks the news. Subscribe to The Draw, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Join Our 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ An exciting new way to support the channel. All you have to do is sign up for TennisTV, the official ATP streaming service, using this link: https://tnn.is/gillgross

On the Mailbag, Gill Gross brings on Mark Petchey to answer all of your Andy Murray comments, in honor of his great career coming to an end. We'll cover what it's like coaching Murray, how he defended so well without sliding, why he struggled to close the gap against the Big 3, how his on-court demeanor should be interpreted, if his play style has influenced the next generation and much more. Subscribe to The Draw, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Join Our 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ

On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments, including: what to make of Novak Djokovic’s recent comments on shifting priorities, assessing coverage and reaction to Jannik Sinner’s doping case, does Iga Swiatek’s technique limit her positioning, who are indoor HC players to watch this fall, does Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro’s billionaire backgrounds make them unpopular, why is Italian tennis booming, what would Carlos Alcaraz need to do to catch Sinner’s Player of the Year case, was it smart for Coco Gauff to part ways with Brad Gilbert, do opposite hand tennis players have an advantage on the backhand, and MORE! 00:00 Intro 01:30 Djokovic Comments 09:50 Sinner Coverage 17:41 Swiatek Positioning 23:13 Indoor HC Players To Watch 27:55 Pegula and Navarro Background 33:36 Weak 2nd Tier? 36:58 Italian Tennis Boom 39:51 Player Of The Year 41:30 Sinner Style Change 44:25 UE Subjectivity 47:49 Gauff X Gilbert Split 51:18 Opposite Hand Tennis 52:57 Alcaraz-Sinner Future

On a special interview edition of Monday Match Analysis, Gill welcomes Jon Wertheim of Tennis Channel, 60 Minutes and Served for the annual discussion on the most important off-court matters in the game of tennis. They'll tackle tennis media, Saudi Arabia's interest in a 10th Masters 1000, merger talks between the ATP and WTA, pickleball's threat to tennis, anti-doping systems and the Jannik Sinner case and gambling industry ties. Subscribe to The Draw, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Join Our 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ

On the Mailbag, Gill comments on Rafael Nadal's Laver Cup withdrawal and Davis Cup before getting to your comments, including: can Taylor Fritz be a slam champion, will Jannik Sinner be better in Melbourne or New York, is Nick Kyrgios's social media detracting from his broadcasting, is Jessica Pegula serving lets, does Aryna Sabalenka hit her forehand as big as top men, should Iga Swiatek stand further back, why does Fritz play so well against Alexander Zverev, is Carlos Alcaraz no longer elite on hardcourt, why don't players hit two first serves, does Jack Draper have a physicality problem, is Ben Shelton making good progress in 2024 and much much more. Subscribe to The Draw, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Join Our 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ

On Monday Match Analysis, Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink joins Gill Gross to discuss the 2024 US Open. We'll start by unpacking Jannik Sinner's title, then move to surprise finalist Taylor Fritz and Sinner's quarterfinal opponent Daniil Medvedev. We'll opine on semifinalists Frances Tiafoe and Jack Draper. And lastly, we'll go back to discuss week 1 exits for Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Join Our 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ Subscribe to The Draw, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe