Monday Match Analysis

On the Wimbledon 2025 3rd Round Show, Gill Gross starts with a breakdown of Marin Cilic's vintage performance to oust 4-seed Jack Draper. Then, we'll go through the men's draw and update predictions. We'll talk Taylor Fritz's return strategy after he conquered yet another huge server in Gabriel Diallo. Other topics include Joao Fonseca's quick grass learning, Novak Djokovic's A-PLUS performance against Dan Evans, Cam Norrie's upset over Frances Tiafoe and why Gill is still high on Jakub Mensik. We're presented by Geau Sport Tennis Bags! Use the code Gill10 HERE: https://geausport.com/discount/Gill10 0:00 Intro 0:45 Cilic d. Draper 20:21 Predictions Update 28:45 Fritz d. Diallo 43:00 Fonseca Through 45:38 Norrie d. Tiafoe 49:30 Alcaraz d. Tarvet 49:54 Struff d. FAA 52:00 Mensik d. Giron 53:39 Djokovic Masterclass 58:09 Jaume Munar 59:00 Swiatek d. McNally 59:48 Ofner d. Paul 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 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.

On the 2025 Wimbledon 1st Round Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your questions about one of the most chaotic opening two days in tournament history. We’ll talk 90’s generation decline, Carlos Alcaraz’s surprise 5-setter against Fabio Fognini, Daniil Medvedev upset defeat against Benjamin Bonzi, Holger Rune’s blown lead against Nicolas Jarry, Jannik Sinner’s firing of his physical team, a comprehensive upset surprise meter, Stefanos Tsitsipas’s retirement due to a back injury, how the heat got to Berrettini and Musetti, the epic 5-set showdown between Taylor Frtiz and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Coco Gauff’s disappointing showing versus Dayana Yastremska, another opening round win for Joao Fonseca and Alexander Bublik’s Wimbledon letdown against an impressive Jaume Munar. 0:00 Intro 1:50 90’s Gen Decline 7:10 Alcaraz d. Fognini 12:08 Medvedev Upset 21:55 Rune Upset 33:37 Sinner Fires Physio 36:36 Upset Surprise Meter 43:20 Tsitsipas Retirement 52:35 Rapid Fire 1:02:12 Berrettini & Musetti 1:05:58 Fritz d. Perricard 1:17:26 Gauff Upset 1:21:30 Fonseca d. Fearnley 1:23:36 Bublik Upset 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 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.

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross and Alex Gruskin of Cracked Rackets compare notes on their 2025 Wimbledon Power Rankings. We'll also talk sleeper picks and pick a women's champion. We're presented by Geau Sport Tennis Bags! Use the code Gill10 HERE: https://geausport.com/discount/Gill10 0:00 Intro 1:40 Outside 10 19:25 10-7 40:20 6-3 59:55 3-1 1:07:16 Women’s Pick 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 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.

Get ready for an exciting Wimbledon 2025 preview! The talk revolves around the top seeds like Carlos Alcaraz, riding an 18-match win streak, and Jannik Sinner, a frequent finalist. The emergence of Jack Draper as the local favorite steals attention, while Alexander Zverev's past struggles at Wimbledon raises eyebrows. Expect insights on dark horses and potential upsets, along with predictions for thrilling matchups. With high-stakes drama and unique challenges of grass, this tournament promises to be unforgettable!

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down the grass 500 finals for the week, where Carlos Alcaraz won his 18th straight match over Jiri Lehecka to win his second Queen's Club title and Alexander Bublik got his first ever win over Daniil Medvedev to take his second Halle title. 0:00 Intro 0:45 Alcaraz Wins Queen's 2:45 Alcaraz def. Lehecka 16:00 Bublik def. Medvedev in Halle 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 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.

On the Coach’s Mailbag, Gill Gross is joined by Hugh Clarke, author of tennis analysis newsletter ThreadOfOrder to answer your comments. First, we discuss how grass could change the dynamics of Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner and why the development of Jakub Mensik’s forehand will be pivotal. Comments include: should young players only learn two-handers, which skills rule on grass, is eye dominance important, analysis of Alexander Zverev’s and Holger Rune’s forehand, Alcaraz’s technique changes on backhand and serve, why Lorenzo Musetti is protecting his backhand better than Stefanos Tsitsipas, bent vs. straight arm forehands, the GOAT tennis coach, the importance of sliding, which pro has the most textbook technique, Iga Swiatek’s serve and how important are big muscles for big power? 0:00 Intro 2:05 Alcaraz vs. Sinner Grass 7:40 Mensik Forehand 14:30 Teaching One-Hander 17:00 Grass Skills 23:35 Eye Dominance 26:18 Zverev Forehand 30:00 Holger Rune 37:30 Alcaraz Tech Changes 45:55 Musetti vs. Tsitsipas BH 53:20 Sinner Bent Arm FH 55:38 GOAT Coach 1:00:09 Sliding 1:01:52 Textbook Player 1:09:10 Muscles for Power 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 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.

On the Mailbag, Gill Gross responds to your comments on Roland Garros 2025, including: has Novak Djokovic pushed his playstyle evolution to the maximum, is tennis destined for another era of dominance at the top, why was Aryna Sabalenka so salty after losing to Coco Gauff, was John McEnroe crazy to say Alcaraz and Sinner could beat Rafael Nadal on clay, why have I gone lukewarm on Holger Rune's future as a top-3 player, how will grass effect Alcaraz vs. Sinner, should Alexander Zverev consider a coaching change, why have we seen so many 2-0 comebacks recently in Slam finals, Joao Fonseca expectations, Lorenzo Musetti's improvements, the RG night session inequality issue and much more! Enter To Win 10-S Tennis Supplies! Link: https://station.page/10-s/contest/mondaymatchanalysis 0:00 Intro 0:30 5-Set Frequency 3:25 Djokovic Evolution 5:55 Pace of Play 8:10 Elite Dominance 12:15 Salty Sabalenka 16:03 McEnroe’s Take 20:43 10-S 21:42 Rune Omission 26:10 Sincaraz Wimbledon 28:25 Zverev Coach Change 32:05 Sinner Serve 37:52 2-0 Comebacks in Finals 44:34 Sincaraz Conditions 48:33 Crowd For Alcaraz 53:23 Sincaraz Psychology 55:29 Djokovic Wimbledon 59:00 Surfaces Overrated? 1:02:52 Fonseca Expectations 1:05:23 BO3 Inevitable? 1:09:57 Lorenzo Musetti 1:14:20 Zverev Mentality 1:16:27 Sinner Return Stance 1:18:03 Night Session Inequality 1:26:12 Sinner Scar Tissue 1:28:04 Sets 1 & 2 1:34:17 RAPID FIRE We're presented by Geau Sport Tennis Bags! Use the code Gill10 HERE: https://geausport.com/discount/Gill10 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 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.

On Monday Match Analysis, Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink joins the show as we continue to digest Roland Garros 2025. Did Carlos Alcaraz pull off the greatest comeback in tennis history? How can the Spaniard’s clutchness be explained? What could Jannik Sinner try to get a better grasp on their critical head-to-head? Is being the 3rd-best player in the world worth it to Novak Djokovic? Where does the emergence of the New Two leave the OG NextGen (Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev)? Can Jack Draper, Joao Fonseca or Jakub Mensik join Alcaraz and Sinner at the top? Enter To Win 10-S Tennis Supplies! Link: https://station.page/10-s/contest/mondaymatchanalysis 0:00 Intro 3:00 Alcaraz & Sinner 41:30 Novak Djokovic 53:17 Original NextGen 1:01:55 Draper, Fonseca, Mensik We're presented by Geau Sport Tennis Bags! Use the code Gill10 HERE: https://geausport.com/discount/Gill10 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 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.

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dives into one of the great spectacles we've seen on a tennis court. Carlos Alcaraz came back from the brink defeat to beat Jannik Sinner in the 2025 Roland Garros men's final, the longest in history. We'll examine the 4th set championship points, the 5th set conclusion and keys such as forehand effectiveness, Alcaraz's bravery under pressure and Sinner's fitness. Enter in our Exclusive 10-S Tennis Supply Giveaway: https://station.page/10-s/contest/mondaymatchanalysis We're presented by Geau Sport Tennis Bags! Use the code Gill10 HERE: https://geausport.com/discount/Gill10 0:00 Intro 3:08 Forehand Battle 9:30 Championship Points 15:00 10-S 16:10 Late 5th Set 29:50 Alcaraz Clutchness 33:15 Sinner Improvements 37:00 Notebook Dump 44:50 Sinner Conclusions 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 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.

The top-two seeds collided in the 2025 Roland Garros women's final, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff. Gill Gross breakdown and analysis... We're presented by Geau Sport Tennis Bags! Use the code Gill10 HERE: https://geausport.com/discount/Gill10 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 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.