Monday Match Analysis

The most in-depth tennis analysis on the internet. Draw previews, match breakdowns, breaking news, comment mailbags and more. Gill Gross is a broadcaster for Tennis Channel, US Open Radio, Cracked Racquets and UC San Diego. He graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

Monday Match Analysis is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 592 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #499

  Updates on Draper, the ATP Race, Vondrousova's Ban & Shelton's Development | Mailbag

  Aug 18, 202655 min

  On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments, including: where does Jack Draper go from here, updated opinions on the ATP race, the full report on Marketa Vondrousova, tennis commentary cliches, is Jannik Sinner the most rounded player ever, why is Aryna Sabalenka struggling, what does Ben Shelton's Canada title mean, what can Rafael Jodar do about his shoelaces and should Venus Williams keep taking wildcards. 0:00 Intro 0:35 Jack Draper 3:18 ATP Race 7:55 SomniPods 3 9:23 Vondrousova Report 16:40 Commentary Cliches 19:39 Discord 22:55 GOAT Weaknesses 29:00 Sabalenka Struggles 30:45 Shelton Development 35:55 Jodar Shoelaces 40:50 Slam Upset Trends 45:40 Venus Wildcards 52:20 Intentional Short Shots We're proudly brought to you by Fitnexa SomniPods 3! Check them out and get $10 off with this link: https://go.fitnexa.com/8o4oBj IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross 24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gill 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 Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee AUDIO PODCAST FEEDS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg Itunes: 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.

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  Episode #498

  Canada Takeaways, Cincinnati Open 2026 PREVIEW | Monday Match Analysis

  Aug 13, 202645 min

  On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross rattles off takeaways from the National Bank Open in Toronto and Montreal, featuring Coco Gauff, Rafael Jodar, Brandon Nakashima, Ben Shelton, Daniel Merida and Iga Swiatek. Then, a quarter-by-quarter preview of the 2026 Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. Alexander Zverev, Felix Auger-Alissime, Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev round off the seeds. 0:00 Intro 1:55 Coco Gauff 4:05 Rafael Jodar 5:45 Ben Shelton 9:10 Brandon Nakashima 10:50 Daniel Merida 13:05 Iga Swiatek 16:30 Zverev Quarter 21:35 Djokovic Quarter 29:41 Medvedev Quarter 37:08 Felix Quarter 42:28 Final Weekend IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross 24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gill 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 Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee AUDIO PODCAST FEEDS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg Itunes: 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.

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  Episode #497

  How Taylor Fritz Weakened Rafa Jodar's Powers in DC Final | Monday Match Analysis

  Aug 4, 202631 min

  On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects Taylor Fritz’s competitive straight set win over young Spanish phenom Rafael Jodar in the final at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington. We’ll start by taking stock of Fritz’s season, then we’ll discuss how he quieted Jodar’s aggressive backhands and returning. We’ll hit on where Jodar needs to improve. We’ll go through the final chronologically. And finally we’ll give props to Fritz for his volleying, professionalism and defense. 0:00 Intro 0:55 Fritz’s Season 2:25 Quieting Jodar’s Strengths 12:00 Jodar Net Hesitancy 15:50 1st Set TB 19:35 2nd Set 24:15 Fritz Volleys 27:10 Fritz Focus 28:25 Fritz Defense IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross 24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gill 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 Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee AUDIO PODCAST FEEDS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg Itunes: 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.

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  Episode #495

  Sinner's Slams, RANKED | Post-Wimbledon MEGA MAILBAG (2026)

  Jul 19, 20261h 26m

  On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments following Wimbledon 2026, including: ranking Jannik Sinner major title runs in order of impressiveness, is Alexander Zverev disrespected, when will Carlos Alcaraz come back, A poor Wimbledon from the American Men, Felix Auger-Aliassime's backhand improvement, Arthur Fery's future, Elena Rybakina struggles, the state of Alex de Minaur, why Novak Djokovic is no longer better on grass, a serving comparison between Daniil Medvedev and Zverev, Ben Shelton Canada tactics and much much more. 0:00 Intro 1:45 Sinner Slam Ranking 10:00 Zverev Disrespect 14:22 Alcaraz Return 15:25 American Men Disappointment 19:20 FAA Backhand Quality 23:40 Arthur Fery Future 28:00 Sinner Forehand Regression 33:50 Zverev Aggression Redlining 37:25 Rune Comeback 40:35 Rybakina Struggles 48:30 Sinner Pressure Serving 53:50 Sinner Masters Sweep 1:00:00 Womens BO5 1:02:45 Commentator Role Models 1:04:10 State of De Minaur 1:07:11 Djokovic Grass vs. Clay 1:11:15 Felix x Fontang Split 1:13:40 Medvedev vs. Zverev SERVE 1:16:45 Shelton’s Canada Tactics 1:21:31 Evans Snub Revisited 1:23:06 90s Gen Bad Wimbledon IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross 24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gill 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 Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee AUDIO PODCAST FEEDS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg Itunes: 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.

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  Episode #494

  Steve Flink on Wimbledon '26 (Sinner, Zverev, Djokovic & Disappointments) | Monday Match Analysis

  Jul 16, 20261 hour

  On Monday Match Analysis, Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink joins the show as we wrap up coverage of Wimbledon 2026. We discuss Jannik Sinner's impressive triumph, Alexander Zverev's positive steps, Novak Djokovic's new reality, Carlos Alcaraz's wrist prognosis, Wimbledon night sessions and a disappointment power rankings. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Sinner & Zverev 25:00 Djokovic’s SF Run 37:25 Return of Alcaraz 40:55 Wimbledon Nights 46:50 Disappointment Rankings IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross 24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gill 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 Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee AUDIO PODCAST FEEDS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg Itunes: 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.

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