Monday Match Analysis

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill begins with thoughts on Jack Draper hiring Andy Murray to coach him during the grass court season. Plus, a rundown of Rome results including some major surprises. Then, the team from "Three" is back with a lively look at a range of tennis topics making headlines both on and off the court. What's making Jannik Sinner so good this spring? Can other contenders emerge? And might the players truly boycott the majors? Join Gill, Amy, and Joel as they address these and more questions on the latest edition of "Three -- The Tennis Show." 0:00 Intro 0:30 Draper x Murray 5:20 Tien d. Bublik 6:40 Basilashvili d. Shelton 8:30 Tirante d. Cobolli 10:40 Medjedovic d. Fonseca 13:15 Martin Landaluce 15:00 Sinner Entertainment Clarification 21:20 Sinner vs. Field 40:46 Slam Boycott Threat IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/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.

Deep dive into Jannik Sinner’s dominant Madrid win and why the final turned into a blowout. Breakdown of Alexander Zverev’s tactical weaknesses and what he might change. Big-picture tiering of the men’s game and whether Sinner’s streak hurts entertainment. Quarter-by-quarter preview and dark-horse picks for the Rome Masters, plus final-weekend predictions.

Tactical breakdown of a Madrid clash focusing on offense-first dynamics and momentum swings. Profiles of Vit Kopriva and Daniel Merida highlighting recent form and strengths. A comeback narrative around Cam Norrie and controversy over medical timeouts. Debate on the ethics and effectiveness of underarm serves. Discussion of a cramping incident and umpire judgment.

Discussion of Madrid's high-altitude clay and why big servers and heavy topspin benefit. Review of major withdrawals and injury impacts, including Alcaraz. Quarter-by-quarter previews spotlight Sinner's dominance, Zverev's comfort in Madrid, and dark-horse candidates like Berrettini, the Cerundolo brothers, and Shelton. Fantasy picks and weekend forecast rounds out the preview.

Discussion of Ben Shelton’s Munich title and why clay might suit his game. Breakdown of Shelton’s forehand, second serve, sliding and court positioning. Coverage of Arthur Fils’s comeback in Barcelona and how his power threatens the top players. First installment of French Open power rankings and who just missed the cut.

A lively Mailbag covers whether Jack Draper could follow Del Potro’s path and the risks around his injuries. Rafael Jodar’s ball striking and unknowns get attention. Holger Rune’s comeback timeline and Sinner’s clay adaptations spark debate. Discussions also touch on Alcaraz’s areas to refine, the Cerundolo brothers’ styles, Swiatek’s clay season, Andreeva’s forehand, commentary energy and AI in tennis media.

They break down Sinner’s straight-set Monte Carlo win and his ongoing Masters 1000 streak. The conversation focuses on how wind turned the match into a scrappy battle. Discussion centers on Sinner’s clay tactics, baseline shot patterns and how those produced a statistical edge. They also examine serving performance and key turning points that decided the final.

A lively roundup of Monte Carlo quarterfinal highlights. Valentin Vacherot’s surprising stamina and shot tolerance take center stage. João Fonseca’s net timing and hesitation come under scrutiny. Tactical shifts from Alexander Zverev and how he’s rushing the net are examined. Alcaraz’s heavy spin and Sinner’s backhand targeting make for intriguing strategic talk.

They break down Rafael Jodar's sudden rise and the traits behind his breakout title. They debate whether Jannik Sinner's baseline game has slipped while his serve keeps him elite. They rank the tour's best second serves and explain how clay reshapes rallies. They also discuss Lorenzo Musetti's ranking chances, what “tennis IQ” really means, and whether practice matches predict form.

Preview of the Monte Carlo Masters draw with quarter-by-quarter breakdowns. Dark horses and upset alerts highlighted for each section. Fantasy tennis league details and how to join. Predictions for quarterfinals and the final weekend, plus surface and field context.