Monday Match Analysis

Gill Gross, Hog Media

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.

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Jul 13, 2023 · 32 min
Preview | Alcaraz vs. Medvedev, Djokovic vs. Sinner Wimbledon 2023 SF
The men's semifinals have arrived with all four favorites emerging from their quarters. Top-seed Carlos Alcaraz will battle fellow major champion Daniil Medvedev and seven time champion Novak Djokovic will face Jannik Sinner in his slam semifinal debut. Gill Gross preview and predictions... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
Jul 12, 2023 · 15 min
Alcaraz vs. Rune Wimbledon 2023 QF | Post-Match
The two best 20-year olds in the world, Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune, took to the court in the 2023 Wimbledon quarterfinals. Gill Gross breakdown and analysis... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
Jul 11, 2023 · 14 min
Djokovic vs. Rublev Wimbledon 2023 QF | Post-Match
Novak Djokovic stood in the way of Andrey Rublev's first career major semifinal at Wimbledon 2023. Gill Gross breakdown and analysis... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
Jul 11, 2023 · 56 min
Previewing EVERY Men's QF at Wimbledon 2023 with Mark Petchey | Monday Match Analysis
On this week's Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross is joined by commentator Mark Petchey to preview each men's quarterfinal at Wimbledon 2023. That's Novak Djokovic vs. Andrey Rublev, Jannik SInner vs. Roman Saffiullin, Daniil Medvedev vs. Christopher Eubanks and Carlos Alcaraz vs. Holger Rune. We'll also address the problematic scheduling on Wimbledon Centre Court, where play has begun at 1:30 PM every day, only to be interrupted by the 11 PM curfew. Gill also recaps Monday at Wimbledon which inc
Jul 10, 2023 · 40 min
TENNIS on Middle Sunday (Rublev-Bublik, Djokovic-Hurkacz, Swiatek-Bencic) | Wimbledon 2023
Gill Gross runs down results from a high quality Sunday at Wimbledon 2023. We'll cover fourth round (R16) matches such as Andrey Rublev vs. Alexander Bublik, the first two sets of Novak Djokovic vs. Hubert Hurkacz, Iga Swiatek vs. Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina vs. Viktoria Azarenka. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Rublev-Bublik 17:25 Djokovic-Hurkacz 24:14 Swiatek-Bencic 28:50 Azarenka-Svitolina 37:50 Other Notes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis
Jul 9, 2023 · 44 min
MANIC Saturday (Rune-ADF, Zverev-Berrettini, Alcaraz-Jarry...) | Wimbledon 2023
Gill Gross runs down an action packed Saturday at Wimbledon 2023, where 4 of the top 6 men's seeds played at the same exact time. We'll cover Holger Rune vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Alexander Zverev vs. Matteo Berrettini, Carlos Alcaraz vs. Nicolas Jarry, Daniil Medvedev vs. Marton Fucsovics... plus some thoughts on Chris Eubanks and Stefanos Tsitsipas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
Jul 7, 2023 · 13 min
Broady vs Ruud Wimbledon 2023 R2 | Post-Match
4-seed Casper Ruud took on British No. 142 Liam Broady on Centre Court in the 2nd round at Wimbledon 2023. Gill Gross breakdown and analysis... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
Jul 5, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Wimbledon 1st Round Takeaways & MAILBAG | Monday Match Analysis
On this week's Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dives into a plethora of topics from the first two days of Wimbledon 2023 before commencing the traditional 1st week of a major Mailbag. Topics include Coco Gauff's loss to Sofia Kenin, Novak Djokovic's mental preparation, Jannik Sinner's serve technique change, the potential effect of Stefanos Tsitsipas's relationship with Paul Badosa on his tennis, and much much more. 00:00 Intro 01:35 Kenin def. Gauff 07:24 Kyrgios Withdrawal 09:28 Mmoh def. F
Jul 1, 2023 · 43 min
Wimbledon 2023 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS | Monday Match Analysis
On this edition of Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross examines the 2023 Wimbledon Men's Singles draw and gives quarter-by-quarter predictions including dark horses, upset alerts, popcorn matchups and final weekend picks. Novak Djokovic has won the last four Wimbledon Championships, but Carlos Alcaraz is the top seed. Daniil Medvedev, Holger Rune, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev look to make serious noise at the grass major for the very first time, while former finalists Nick
Jun 29, 2023 · 50 min
Has Djokovic Locked up Player of the Year Already? | Mailbag
On this week’s Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments, including: is pace absorption more important than pace generation, has Novak Djokovic already clinched ATP Player of the Year, will tennis accept investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and would I cover a tournament in the country, is sliding on grass an advantage, will Matteo Berrettini return to the top-10, is Nick Kyrgios a serious threat at Wimbledon and is Holger Rune's forehand a weakness? 00:00 Intro 00:58 Ferrer vs
Jun 26, 2023 · 44 min
Alcaraz Wins 1st Grass Title in Queen's, Bublik Breaks Through in Halle | Monday Match Analysis
On this week's Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Carlos Alcaraz's convincing title run at the Queen's Club, where he beat Alex de Minaur in the final to take his first career grass title. Also, Alexander Bublik completed a wildly impressive run in Halle by beating Andrey Rublev to capture his largest career title at the ATP 500 level. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
Jun 19, 2023 · 59 min
Next to Win 1st Major: Rune, Tsitsipas, Sinner, Ruud, Zverev? | Mailbag
On this week’s Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments in the aftermath of Roland Garros 2023. Including, is there a definitive answer for who the best male player in the world is between Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz? Will Casper Ruud win a major title? Why is Djokovic better in tiebreaks? And much much more. 00:00 Intro 00:52 ATP’s Best Player 05:55 Casper Ruud’s Future 15:41 Novak in Tiebreaks 24:19 Novak in Non-slams 30:07 Jannik Sinner concern 33:07 Next 1st Major Wi
Jun 13, 2023 · 1 hr
Flink on Roland Garros 2023, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Ruud, Rune, Medvedev and Grass Season | Monday Match Analysis
On this special edition of Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross is joined by Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink for the traditional post-major chat, breaking down Novak Djokovic’s triumphant 23rd slam title at Roland Garros 2023, as well as Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, Holger Rune and Daniil Medvedev. Plus, some quick thoughts on Wimbledon contenders ahead of grass court season. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Alcaraz Semifinal 13:00 Ruud Final 21:50 Djokovic Clutchness 25:30 Djokovic Injuries 31:20 Clay Djo
Jun 12, 2023 · 42 min
Djokovic Sweeps Ruud to Win 23rd Major at Roland Garros | Monday Match Analysis
On this week’s Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Novak Djokovic’s historic Roland Garros title, giving him three French Open titles and a new record 23 major titles. He defeated now two-time runner-up Casper Ruud in the final. We’ll talk about Djokovic’s unmatched resume, how Novak was able to win the first set with toughness and willpower despite coming out tight, what patterns he used to dominate play off the ground in sets 2 and 3, and finally an argument that Djokovic is the grea
Jun 10, 2023 · 20 min
Swiatek vs. Muchova Roland Garros 2023 Final | Post-Match
Reigning champion Iga Swiatek squared off against hyper-talented unseeded Karolina Muchova in the 2023 Roland Garros final. What made the difference in this championship? Gill Gross breakdown and analysis... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
Jun 10, 2023 · 27 min
Preview | Djokovic vs. Ruud Roland Garros 2023 Final
Novak Djokovic plays for his historic 23rd major and 3rd Roland Garros while Casper Ruud competes in his 3rd slam final. Gill Gross preview and prediction... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
Jun 8, 2023 · 33 min
Preview | Alcaraz vs. Djokovic Roland Garros 2023 Men's SF
After a year of waiting, Carlos Alcaraz is finally set to rematch Novak Djokovic to determine a spot in the 2023 Roland Garros final. Also, Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev have both achieved their breakthrough results of the season, and look to go a step further. Gill Gross has previews and predictions for both matchups... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
Jun 6, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
Previewing EVERY Roland Garros Men's QF with Alex Gruskin | Monday Match Analysis
On this week’s Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross is joined by Cracked Racquets Alex Gruskin to dissect all four men’s quarterfinal matchups at Roland Garros 2023. Will we finally get Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz? Will this year’s Rune-Ruud battle be different than the last? And is Alexander Zverev back to full power? We’ll start with some statistics on the court speed and conditions of these Paris clay courts. 00:00 Intro 00:52 RG 23 Conditions 07:14 Alex Gruskin 09:15 Alcaraz vs. Tsitsipa
Jun 3, 2023 · 56 min
Djokovic Passes Fitness Test, Wild's Run Ends & Khachanov Stays Consistent | Roland Garros 2023
On tales from the booth (day 6 & 7), Gill Gross discusses Thiago Seyboth Wild's collapse against Yoshihito Nishioka in the final two sets, Novak Djokovic coming through the longest 3-set match of his career against an inspired Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, and Karen Khachanov's businesslike win over Thanasi Kokkinakis to make his 6th Roland Garros second week in seven appearances. Also, quick mentions of Carlos Alcaraz's win over Denis Shapovalov and Francisco Cerundolo's victory against Taylor F
Jun 1, 2023 · 37 min
Mirra Andreeva Sensation & Sinner-Altmaier Peak Drama | Roland Garros 2023
On tales from the booth (day 5), Gill Gross discusses Mirra Andreeva's incredible success at 16 years old. She beat Diane Parry today. Also, Jannik Sinner was upset by Daniel Altmaier in a thrilling back-and-forth affair. We'll also quickly touch on Kayla Day and Frances Tiafoe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support