The BIG T

Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic, and Mark Petchey

Enter the greenroom of tennis legends, coaches and insiders as Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic, Mark Petchey and Nick Monroe gather weekly to guide fans through the biggest storylines, sharpest debates and competitive chaos shaping the global tennis landscape. Produced by the authority in tennis coverage for 23 years, Tennis Channel has designed THE BIG T podcast to serve every level of fandom with a front row seat and backstage pass to key tournaments. Each episode is suited to help tennis fans cut through the clutter and get right to the heart of what matters in the tennis world.

Brad Gilbert, former World No. 4 and 20-time ATP titleholder, brings unmatched perspective from a career that includes coaching legends Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and Coco Gauff. His relationships, instincts, and energy are second to none.
Andrea Petkovic, former World No. 9 and German No. 1 with seven career titles, has emerged as one of the sport’s most thoughtful voices since retiring in 2022—known for her nuanced analysis and storytelling as a broadcaster and host.

Mark Petchey, a decade-long ATP professional, is revered for his tennis intellect and coaching acumen, having worked closely with Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu.
Unlike other tennis podcasts, THE BIG T is on location at the sport’s biggest events—bringing fans courtside conversations with the true MVPs of the tennis world. From Melbourne to Indian Wells, Rome, and beyond, the show skips the small talk to deliver bold takes, real scoops, and insider perspective.
Whether it’s Sinner vs. Alcaraz, the legacy of the Big Three, or the ever-evolving WTA landscape, THE BIG T is designed to make you the smartest tennis fan in the room.
New episodes every Wednesday plus Drop Shots with breaking news and at the Majors.
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Friday · 4 min
The BIG T Bonus Content: BG's Tennis Tips || Serving Smarter
Brad Gilbert is back and he wants to improve your serve. The former coach of Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick will help you connect the score of your match to how you approach your serve. 📺 Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@TennisChannel 📱 Stream all episodes + bonus scenes on the Tennis Channel App 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 Leave a Comment Got a question? Email us: THEBIGT@tennischannel.com 📞 Call us: 1-844-678-BIGT LINK-TREE:A Tennis Channel Podcast Official: Instagram, X | Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/THEBIGTPODCAST NEWSLETTER: Big T newsletter signup
Wednesday · 54 min
Why Sinner & Djokovic Skipped Montreal || US Open Mixed Doubles Draws Big Stars || Hailey Baptiste Talks Recovery, Tiafoe & Beating Sabalenka
Petko & Petchey are reunited — and it feels so good! The duo breaks down why Sinner and Djokovic pulling out of the National Bank Open is the norm, not the exception, plus - who entered the US Open mixed doubles and how is Czechia dominating the WTA? Nick Monroe goes 1-on-1 with Hailey Baptiste on her road back from ACL surgery. 🎾 Stars Snub Montreal 🎾 US Open Mixed Doubles = Big Stars 🎾 Czechia Dominance 🎾 Special Guest: Hailey Baptiste 🎾 Fanmail The Big T — Episode 34 📺 Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@TennisChannel 📱 Stream all episodes + bonus scenes on the Tennis Channel App 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 Leave a Comment Got a question? Email us: THEBIGT@tennischannel.com 📞 Call us: 1-844-678-BIGT LINK-TREE:A Tennis Channel Podcast Official: Instagram, X | Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/THEBIGTPODCAST NEWSLETTER: Big T newsletter signup pagehttps://newsletters.tennischannel.com/bigTnewsletter
July 22 · 1 hr
Splitsville: Player-Coach Breakups || Rivalry vs. Parity || Guest: Brad Stine (Tommy Paul’s Coach)
BG, Nick Monroe, and Chiz are re-united at TC studios. The trio breaks down tennis' coaching carousel spinning out of control with multiple players making big changes. Tommy Paul's coach, Brad Stine joins us for a rare look inside the player-coach relationship. We dive into the big debate over what actually makes the sport better (parity or rivalry?) and our Buy/Sell/Hold segment heading into the summer hard court season will get your attention. 🎾 Coaching Carousel — FAA, Medvedev, Musetti, Lehecka, and Tsitsipas have all shaken up their coaching teams. BG, Nick, and Chiz debate whether coaches have become tennis' built-in scapegoat. 🎾 Special Guest: Brad Stine — Tommy Paul's coach joins the show to talk about coaching styles and methods plus the full spectrum of dynamics within the coach & player relationship. 🎾 Parity vs. Rivalry — WTA parity or ATP starpower — BG, Nick, and Chiz debate which is actually better for tennis. Is it Alcaraz and Sinner dominating or the fact that any WTA player in the top 30 can win any tournament? 🎾 Buy/Sell/Hold — The crew rates the summer hard court season heading into the fall stretch. 🎾 Fanmail — BG is asked about the best celebrity tennis players. The Big T — Episode 33 📺 Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@TennisChannel 📱 Stream all episodes + bonus scenes on the Tennis Channel App 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 Leave a Comment Got a question? Email us: THEBIGT@tennischannel.com 📞 Call us: 1-844-678-BIGT LINK-TREE:A Tennis Channel Podcast Official: Instagram, X | Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/THEBIGTPODCAST DON'T MISS THE NEWSLETTER: Big T newsletter signup pagehttps://newsletters.tennischannel.com/bigTnewsletter
July 15 · 56 min
Are Sinner & Alcaraz Top-10 All-time? || Doubles in Danger: Wimbledon Champ Henry Patten Speaks Out || Jordan Lee, Wimbledon Boys' Champion Joins
No Wimbledon ‘Hangover’ on THE BIG T as BG and Nick deliver big with a jam packed episode. Jannik Sinner defends his Wimbledon Crown for his 5th Major, sparking our weekly hot take: Are Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz already top-10 players of all time? Plus - Two, Wimbledon Champs join us for this episode: 1- Henry Patten: 2026 Doubles Champion joins to talk about the proposed cutbacks for Doubles on Tour. 2- Jordan Lee: 2026 Boys' Singles Champ joins this episode. Plus, BG and Nick are noticing a changing of the guard in the women's game after Linda Noskova's title run followed a wave of early exits from top seeds-Sabalenka, Iga and Rybakina. 🎾 Sinner's 5th Major — He fixed his game after RG and got back to the top. 🎾 Top-10 All-Time — BG and Nick reveal their TOP 10 PLAYERS OF ALL-TIME. Are Alcaraz and Sinner on this list? 🎾 Fanmail — Listener Mac K. from Durham, NH asks doubles specialist Nick Monroe to react to the ATP's proposed cuts to the doubles tour and what it means for the sport. 🎾 Doubles Troubles?— 2026 Wimbledon Doubles Champ, Henry Patten joins to discuss the proposed changes to men's Doubles. What’s next? Patten, Nick and later, BG dissect this developing story. 🎾 Future Star Spotlight: Jordan Lee — Nick connects with 16-year-old Jordan Lee, who came through qualifying to win the Wimbledon Boys' Singles title, becoming the first American to win it since 2021. A can't-miss conversation with tennis' newest breakout star. 🎾 Changing of the Guard? — Sabalenka, Iga and Rybakina are trending down; Noskova, Andreeva, Coco and Kostyuk are trending up. BG and Nick debate whether the turnover is permanent. The Big T — Episode 32 | 📺 Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@TennisChannel 📱 Stream all episodes + bonus scenes on the Tennis Channel App 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 Leave a Comment Got a question? Email us: THEBIGT@tennischannel.com 📞 Call us: 1-844-678-BIGT LINK-TREE:A Tennis Channel Podcast Official: Instagram, X | Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/THEBIGTPODCAST DON'T MISS THE NEWSLETTER:Big T newsletter signup pagehttps://newsletters.tennischannel.com/bigTnewsletter
July 13 · 57 min
Sinner Defends Wimbledon Title, Wins 5th Major || Noskova Wins For Mom || Special Guest: Comedian Matt Friend
Prakash Amritraj checks in from the set at Wimbledon to join ‘BG’ at Tennis Channel HQ for a special, Wimbledon Championship Edition of The Big T. Jannik Sinner backs up last year's crown with a second straight Wimbledon title and his 5th Major while Linda Noskova claims her maiden Grand Slam in an emotional, tears-for-mom finish. Plus, a visit from the ‘man of many voices,’ Matt Friend who met Prakash on the set at Wimbledon to deliver his Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and even Del Potro impressions with laser-like precision. 🎾 Sinner Wins His 5th Major — Jannik Sinner outlasts Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 to defend his Wimbledon title. BG and Prakash dissect how he won his 5th Major. 🎾 Zverev, Getting Better But Needs To Go Bigger? — According to Prakash, Zverev has unlocked a new, higher level of tennis. BG would like him to go for more Aces. 🎾 Sinner & Alcaraz Best At Change— BG goes all in on why Alcaraz and Sinner are the best in the world and it's because they are most willing to adapt, innovate and improve their games. 🎾 Noskova's Maiden Slam — Linda Noskova outlasts fellow Czech Karolina Muchova in a three-set thriller for her first Grand Slam title, dedicating the win to her Mother who passed two years ago. 'BG' breaks down the match and reminds us that he had both finalists in his June, combined power rankings at No. 2. 🎾 Special Guest: Matt Friend — Prakash sits down with the man of many voices for a laugh-out-loud conversation. Impressions include, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Del Potro, Stanley Tucci, Rami Malek and a few can’t-miss, Presidential versions. 🎾 Fanmail — A listener asks what life on the road is really like for a pro's traveling entourage — and which players are the most independent (or the neediest). 🎾 Wimbledon Closing Thoughts — Arthur Fery, Serena and Dimitrov make for some memorable Wimbledon reflection. The Big T — Episode 31 | 📺 Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@TennisChannel 📱 Stream all episodes + bonus scenes on the Tennis Channel App 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 Leave a Comment Got a question? Email us: THEBIGT@tennischannel.com 📞 Call us: 1-844-678-BIGT LINK-TREE:THE BIG T PODCAST Official: Instagram, X | Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/THEBIGTPODCAST DON’T MISS THE NEWSLETTER-Big T newsletter signup pagehttps://newsletters.tennischannel.com/bigTnewsletter
July 9 · 21 min
WIMBLEDON DROP SHOT — Semifinals Are Set! Sinner vs. Djokovic || Zverev vs. Fery || Coco vs. Muchova || Kostyuk vs. Noskova
BG from HQ and Nick Monroe (from the All England Club) blitz through both Semifinals with full analysis and the key stats and nuggets you need to know. 🎾 SINNER vs. DJOKOVIC — The heavyweight battle tennis fans wanted. BG and Nick break down the semifinal showdown on Centre Court. BG recalls Novak’s Australian Open tactics vs the World #1. 🎾 ZVEREV vs. FERY — Fery, who grew up a stone's throw from the All England Club, looks to keep his Cinderella run going against Zverev who is seeking back to back Slams. 🎾 COCO vs. MUCHOVA — The ladies' semis kick off with Gauff and Muchova battling for a final spot. Will the heat play a role? Can Coco grind it out vs the smooth star from Czechia. 🎾 NOSKOVA vs. KOSTYUK — 21-year-old Linda Noskova, the youngest Wimbledon semifinalist since Ostapenko in 2018, faces Kostyuk who is one of the best movers on tour. 🎾 SPECIAL GUEST ON SUNDAY’S EPISODE — A full episode drops after the men's final with special guest, "the man of many voices," comedian Matt Friend, alongside Prakash. Listen on your favorite podcast platforms. Watch on YouTube or the TC App. Sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss out. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, watch on YouTube or the Tennis Channel App, and sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss a thing. Big T newsletter signup page Questions or hot takes? Hit us up at THEBIGT@tennischannel.com.
July 5 · 58 min
Wimbledon Edition: Osaka Stuns Sabalenka || Djokovic Into QF || Special Guest: Martina Navratilova
Week 1 at Wimbledon just delivered one of its biggest shocks yet as Naomi Osaka stuns world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6(2) to reach her first-ever Wimbledon quarterfinal. Novak Djokovic is one step closer to SLAM #25 with a record 106th Wimbledon win. Plus a legendary guest joins us: Martina Navratilova. Brad Gilbert is at Big T HQ with Prakash Amritraj perched on the Wimbledon rooftop to break it all down. 🎾 Osaka Stuns Sabalenka — The world No. 1 falls in straight sets as Osaka books her first Wimbledon quarterfinal and flips the script on their 2026 rivalry. 🎾 Djokovic Makes History — Novak grinds past Safiullin in four sets to claim Wimbledon's all-time men's singles win record, passing Federer's mark of 105. 🎾 Behind the Desk with Prakash — BG pulls back the curtain on Prakash's Tennis Channel Desk interview process — how many players he's talked to and the secret to a great tennis conversation. 🎾 Best of Week 1 — Prakash's pick: Alexandra Eala's run. BG's pick: the darkhorses (Mochizuki, Elise Mertens). 🎾 Special Guest: Martina Navratilova — The 18-time major singles champion and record nine-time Wimbledon winner joins from Wimbledon to talk her new documentary "Chris & Martina: The Final Set," the greatest rivalries in the game, and whether tennis needs its own World Cup. 🎾 BIG T Combined Power Rankings — BG and Prakash rank their Top 5 for June. 🎾 Fanmail - A fan question on whether coaches still get paid when their player is hurt. Catch The Big T on the Tennis Channel App, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Got a question for the show? Email us at THEBIGT@tennischannel.com. DON’T MISS THE NEWSLETTER- Big T newsletter signup page Big T newsletter signup page Page where one can sign up for the Big T newsletter, a newsletter from Tennis Channel
July 3 · 3 min
Bonus Content: BG's Tennis Tips - Serve & Volley
Attention Tennis Fans: Brad Gilbert has coached the likes of Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Andy Murray, Coco Gauff and now he will coach you in 5-min or less before your next match or hitting session. In this episode of BG's Tennis Tips, Gilbert will give you few quick pointers on how to Serve & Volley in your next match or practice. He will break it down in simple steps. Sign up for our Newsletter: ⁠https://newsletters.tennischannel.com/bigTnewsletter⁠ Stream all episodes + bonus scenes on the Tennis Channel App 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 Leave a Comment 📞 Call us: 1-844-678-BIGT 📧 Email us: theBIGT@tennischannel.com
July 1 · 17 min
Wimbledon Drop Shot: Dissecting Serena's Wimby Loss || Shelton Shocker || Sinner 's Bloody Shoe
Welcome to The Big T: Wimbledon Drop Shot Edition, where BG and Nick Monroe whip around the courts to get you caught up on everything in 15 minutes, (give or take). No burying the lede today — Serena Williams took Centre Court at Wimbledon for the first time in four years, and the guys break down exactly how it went. Nick reveals some insight he got before the match from Serena’s coach, plus a first-round shocker and a Sinner scare that had everyone on edge. 🎾 Serena loses to Maya Joint — Serena Williams's first singles match at Wimbledon in nearly four years ended in a three-set battle with 20-year-old Maya Joint, 3-6, 7-6, 3-6. BG and Nick dissect the comeback, the fight she showed, and what it means going forward. 🎾 Shelton Shocker — Ben Shelton was stunned in the first round, falling to No. 140 Otto Virtanen of Finland in a five-set, 4-hour-21-minute battle on No. 2 Court: 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(8), 6-2, 7-6(11-9). Virtanen saved a match point in the deciding tiebreak before closing it out. 🎾 Sinner's Bloody Shoe — Defending champ Jannik Sinner survived a scare against Miomir Kecmanović, playing through a bloodied shoe after a nasty fall en route to a five-set win. Curt Schilling of the 2004 Boston Red Sox would be proud. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, watch on YouTube or the Tennis Channel App, and sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss a thing. Big T newsletter signup page Questions or hot takes? Hit us up at THEBIGT@tennischannel.com.
June 27 · 55 min
Serena's Draw || Novak, Sinner, Sabalenka Analysis & More! || Fritz vs Draper 1st Round Matchup
HOSTS: Brad Gilbert, Petko, and Special Guest Prakash Amritraj Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic, and Special Guest, Prakash Amritraj dissect both Wimbledon singles draws from top to bottom. On the women's side, Serena Williams' path gets the full breakdown — starting with her first-round match against Maya Joint — while the crew sizes up Sabalenka, Rybakina, and a loaded field that includes a fascinating Iga vs. Taylor Townsend opener. T In the men's draw delivers must-watch first-round fireworks with Fritz vs. Draper and Tiafoe vs. Atmane, plus the big question looming over Novak Djokovic — is this his last real shot at No. 25? The episode closes with Wimbledon predictions from all three and a fan mail deep-dive into the "Sabalenka Hangover Phenomenon." 🎾 SERENA'S DRAW — She's in. The crew dissects Serena Williams' section of the women's draw and breaks down just how deep a run is possible at Wimbledon. 🎾 WOMEN'S DRAW BREAKDOWN — Sabalenka vs. Kostovic, Rybakina vs. Boisson, Iga vs. Taylor Townsend, and the Americans: Pegula and Coco both in action. 🎾 MEN'S DRAW BREAKDOWN — Sinner, Zverev, and Djokovic's paths examined. First-round fireworks: Fritz vs. Draper, Tiafoe vs. Atmane, and Shelton vs. Virtanen. 🎾 NOVAK AT 25 — Is this Djokovic's last legitimate shot at the all-time Grand Slam record? 🎾 NOVAK’S NEW DOCUMENTARY- A look at his new feature documentary The Wolf in Winter, directed by Jason Hehir (The Last Dance), premiering on Prime Video August 20th. 🎾 FAN MAIL — Presented by ServiceNow — Listener Amoroso raises the "Sabalenka Hangover Phenomenon": does every player who eliminates Aryna before a final lose their very next match? BG, Petko, and Prakash weigh in. 🎾 WIMBLEDON PREDICTIONS — All three make their picks for the women's and men's singles titles. Who are they backing? New episodes of The Big T drop on the TC App, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Presented by ServiceNow. Send us your questions at THEBIGT@tennischannel.com. SIgn up for our Newsletter: https://newsletters.tennischannel.com/bigTnewsletter
June 24 · 1 hr
WIMBY SINGLES FOR SERENA || HOLGER RUNE JOINS US || VONDROUSOVA BAN || MID-YEAR AWARDS
Hosts: Brad Gilbert, Danielle Collins, Nick Monroe. Brad Gilbert, Danielle Collins, and Nick Monroe are back with a jam-packed episode full of drama, scandal and intrigue. Serena Williams makes it official, accepting a singles wild card at Wimbledon and the crew breaks down just how deep a run she can make. In breaking news, Markéta Vondroušová's shocking four-year ban rocks the tour with Danielle Collins bringing a player's perspective on the story. As far as actual tennis being played, Americans are flying high on grass: Frances Tiafoe wins the title in Halle while Fritz, Paul, and Pegula make deep runs, which poses the obvious— which American goes the deepest at Wimbledon? 🎾 VONDROUSOVA BANNED — Four years off the tour. BG, Danielle, and Nick react to one of the biggest disciplinary stories of 2026, and DC brings the locker room POV. 🎾 SERENA TO PLAY SINGLES — It’s official! She's in the singles draw. The crew breaks down what to expect from the G.O.A.T.'s Wimbledon return. 🎾 RED, WHITE and BLUE! — Tiafoe wins the title in Halle, and Fritz, Paul, and Pegula are all making deep runs. The Big T debates: who goes furthest at Wimbledon? 🎾 SPECIAL GUEST: HOLGER RUNE — The 23-year-old former World #4 talks comeback, mindset, what he misses most about competing + drops three forehand tips for young players. 🎾 MOUTET MADNESS — Fined 40K for his post-match, F-Bomb tirade, DC and BG explore other forms of fines and punishment 🎾 BIG T MID-YEAR AWARDS — ATP and WTA Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and Story of the Year. BG, Danielle, and Nick make their cases — Sinner, Sabalenka, Andreeva, Chwalińska, Jodár, and more are in the mix. 🎾 FAN MAIL — A grass court serve question from Richard in the DMV sparks a breakdown of why the big servers find their spots better on grass than any other surface. New episodes of The Big T drop on the TC App, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Presented by ServiceNow. Send us your questions at THEBIGT@tennischannel.com.
June 17 · 1 hr 8 min
Summer of Serena Continues || Danielle Collins Joins Us || Are Tennis Players Too Friendly With Each Other?
Brad Gilbert and Nick Monroe welcome Danielle Collins back to THE BIG T as the grass season is in full swing. BG has strong feelings about how players misstep on their the clay-to-grass footwork and he's not holding back. On the WTA side, Serena takes her doubles run to Berlin, Raducanu regains top form with her new (old) coach to reach the HSBC Final in Queens and Nick catches up with Robin Montgomery fresh off her title in Hertogenbosch. On the ATP side, Shelton stamps his claim as America's clear-cut No. 1 with a Stuttgart title and Alexander Zverev rolls into Grass season as the potential favorite for Wimbledon. Then the crew tackles one of tennis' most debated questions: are player friendships actually ruining the competitive fire? Daniel Collins certainly is not shy about that topic. 🎾 Danielle Collins joins BG and Nick as co-host for a full episode of grass-season talk. 🎾 Are players prepping for the clay-to-grass transition all wrong? BG fires up 🎾 Serena in Berlin with Muchova — doubles tune-up or something more? 🎾 Victoria Mboko injury update + Raducanu makes the Queens final 🎾 Nick catches up with the Champion — Robin Montgomery on her Hertogenbosch title 🎾 Shelton takes Stuttgart — is he officially the new U.S. men's No. 1? 🎾 Zverev rolling in Halle — is he the favorite for Wimbledon? 🎾 Hot take: Are player friendships killing the competitive fire in tennis? 🎾 Fan mail presented by ServiceNow + Code Violations with Danielle, BG & Nick The Big T is available on the Tennis Channel App, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Presented by ServiceNow. Send your fan mail to THEBIGT@tennischannel.com.
June 10 · 53 min
Serena Wins In Comeback! || Full Analysis || Special Guest: Patrick Mouratoglou
She's back. Serena Williams made her long-awaited return to competitive tennis at the HSBC Championships in London, winning her opening-round doubles match alongside partner Victoria Mboko in straight sets — and Brad Gilbert and Nick Monroe are here to break down every moment. BG returns from Paris fresh off 15 episodes of Roland Garros coverage, and the show wastes no time diving into the story everyone is talking about. 🎾 Serena Williams is officially back — BG and Nick react to her straight-sets doubles win with partner Victoria Mboko at the HSBC Championships in Queens, London 🎾 Tennis Channel's Chanda Rubin, who called the match live, joins as a guest to share what she saw on court and what it means for Serena's return 🎾 Patrick Mouratoglou — Serena's longtime coach — joins the show for an in-depth conversation on the comeback: what fans can expect, whether she can beat a top-20 player, and how this moment impacts the sport 🎾 BG and Nick rank the greatest tennis comebacks in history — from Kim Clijsters to Monica Seles to Andre Agassi — and debate where Serena's story already sits on that list 🎾 Grass court season is here — BG and Nick rank the top three men's and women's players to watch heading into Wimbledon 🎾 A look back at Roland Garros: two new Major champions, heatwaves, rain, hail, and memorable guests including Cahill, Chang, and Agassi New episodes available on the TC App, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Email us at THEBIGT@tennischannel.com
June 7 · 1 hr 7 min
THE BIG T AT RG: MEN'S FINAL - Alexander The Great: Zverev Captures 1st Major + Special Guest Andre Agassi
In an epic five-set thriller, Alexander Zverev shed the title of greatest player to never win a Grand Slam, beating the defiant Flavio Cobolli to capture his first major and cement his place among tennis's all-time greats. Brad Gilbert and Andrea Petkovic are joined by Prakash Amritraj to dissect the match and to debate what this title means for Sascha's legacy and his Hall of Fame case. Then, tennis legend Andre Agassi joins Brad for a conversation that is equal parts memory lane and must-watch perspectives on tennis. Agassi, famously coached by BG himself — reflects on their storied relationship, weighs in on a chaotic Roland Garros 2026, and looks ahead to the grass season and Laver Cup. He shares a personal connection to Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury, examines what heat does to Jannik Sinner as his greatest kryptonite, and offers his perspective on the Serena Williams comeback. In our On The Line segment, BG, Petko, and Prakash tackle the big debates: Is Zverev now a Hall of Famer? Will Roland Garros finally move the tarps? Prakash vows to eat snails if they don't — and Petko may or may not be considering a gentle push down the stairs (she's kidding... we think). Then it's Buy/Sell/Hold for the grass season, with BG, Petko, and Prakash weighing in on Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Taylor Fritz heading into Wimbledon. Plus, the crew looks ahead to grass season with your fan mail. 🎾 Alexander Zverev defeats Flavio Cobolli in five sets to win his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros 🎾 The legacy debate: does this result make Zverev a first-ballot Hall of Famer? 🎾 Andre Agassi on his coaching relationship with BG, Sinner's heat weakness and Alcaraz's wrist 🎾 Agassi's take on the Sinner vs. Alcaraz rivalry and the Serena Williams comeback 🎾 On The Line: tarps, snails, stairs, and the Zverev HOF debate 🎾 Buy/Sell/Hold: Swiatek, Sabalenka, and Fritz for the grass season 🎾 Fan mail closes out The Big T's Roland Garros 2026 coverage The Big T @ Roland Garros is presented by ServiceNow. New episodes available on the TC App, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts.
June 6 · 53 min
THE BIG T AT ROLAND GARROS - Women's Final Edition | Mirra Magic: Andreeva Wins RG Title And Maiden Slam
The 2025 Roland Garros women's singles champion has been crowned. Brad Gilbert and Andrea Petkovic are joined by tennis legend Lindsay Davenport and special-guest/super-host Prakash Amritraj for full coverage of a historic day at Roland Garros. Lindsay Davenport breaks down Mirra Andreeva's maiden Grand Slam title, won in straight sets over Maya Chwalinska to end the Pole's improbable Cinderella run at Roland Garros. BG and Petko also preview the men's final showdown between Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli plus the panel digs into the fanmail bag and enters the debate realm of our infamous Bank or Shank segment. 🎾 Mirra Andreeva claims her first Grand Slam title with a straight-sets victory over Maya Chwalinska in the Roland Garros women's final 🎾 Lindsay Davenport joins BG and Petko to break down Andreeva's dominant performance and what this title means for her career 🎾 The "Chwa-nderella Story" ends in the final — an emotional run that captured the tournament's imagination. Let's see how her life changes financially. 🎾 Men's final preview: Zverev vs. Cobolli — what to watch for when they take the court at Philippe-Chatrier 🎾 Prakash Amritraj adds his analysis to a stacked roundtable 🎾 Bank or Shank: Will Serena Williams play singles at Wimbledon? Will Novak make it to a Grand Slam Semi-Final? Will Iga win a title this year? And will BG roll around in the grass to promote Wimbledon the way he did with clay for RG? 🎾 The big debate: who ends up with the most Majors — Iga, Sabalenka, Rybakina, or Coco? 🎾 Fan Mail! Submit your questions and messages to THEBIGT@tennischannel.com 📺 Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@TennisChannel 📱 Stream all episodes + bonus scenes on the Tennis Channel App 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 Leave a Comment 📞 Call us: 1-844-678-BIGT 📧 Email us: theBIGT@tennischannel.com
June 5 · 21 min
Day 13 - THE BIG T AT RG: DROPSHOT EDITION - RG Finals Are Set... Andreeva vs. Chwalinska & Zverev vs. Cobolli - Who Will Win It All?
Brad Gilbert and Petko are back for Day 13 as Paris delivers a day nobody saw coming. The headline: Matteo Arnaldi retires before his semifinal, handing Flavio Cobolli a walkover into his first Grand Slam final — only the second man in the Open Era to get there that way, joining Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon 2022. BG and Petko break down Sunday's men's final, where Zverev enters with a 3-1 head-to-head edge over Cobolli after dispatching Mensik. Then it's all about the women's final: 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva, the youngest Grand Slam finalist since Coco Gauff in 2022, against qualifier Maja Chwalinska — ranked 114th, never faced a Top 10 player, and only the second qualifier in Open Era history to reach a Grand Slam final, joining Emma Raducanu at the 2021 US Open. Can Chwalinska pull a Raducanu? BG and Petko dig in. Plus — two full episodes drop this weekend, recorded right after each final with Prakash Amritraj and special guest Lindsay Davenport. 🎾 Arnaldi retires — Cobolli becomes only the second man in the Open Era to receive a walkover into a Grand Slam final 🎾 Zverev vs. Mensik recap — how Zverev set up Sunday's final holding a 3-1 H2H edge over Cobolli 🎾 Women's final preview — Andreeva (19, seeded 8th) vs. Chwalinska (24, ranked 114th) in a matchup with no precedent 🎾 The Raducanu question — can Chwalinska complete the most improbable Grand Slam run since the 2021 US Open? 🎾 Historic stakes — the lowest-ranked finalist in Roland Garros history vs. the youngest finalist since Gauff in 2022 🎾 Weekend finals reminder — two full Big T episodes drop after each final, with Prakash Amritraj joining the desk The Big T new episodes drop daily during Roland Garros on the Tennis Channel App, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.
June 4 · 20 min
DAY 12 - THE BIG T AT RG: DROPSHOT EDITION - Andreeva Advances to 1st RG Final, Chwalinska looking to complete ‘Chwa-nderella’ story + Preview Of Zverev vs. Mensik & Cobolli vs Arnaldi
Brad Gilbert and Andrea Petkovic are perched above Court Philippe-Chatrier for Day 12 of the Roland Garros Drop Shot Edition, and the women's draw has delivered one of the most unlikely finals in recent memory. BG and Petko break down Mirra Andreeva's clinical win over Kostyuk to reach her first Grand Slam final — and what her clay-court dominance this season says about her ceiling. Then we unpack the ‘Chwa-nderella’ story that nobody saw coming: a qualifier ranked 114th in the world, now matching the all-time qualifier semifinal record. They also preview the men's semifinals between heavy-hitters, Zverev vs. Mensik and the crafty Italians, Cobolli vs. Arnaldi. Plus, a programming note — two full episodes this weekend for the finals. 🎾 Andreeva advances to RG Final — the clay queen (20-3 this season) punches her ticket to Saturday's title match 🎾 The Chwa-nderella story — how qualifier Maja Chwalinska (ranked 114th) reached her first Tour SF and matched history 🎾 Shnaider vs. Chwalinska recap — two left-handers, one stunning result 🎾 Men's SF preview — Zverev vs. Mensik and Cobolli vs. Arnaldi 🎾 Weekend finals announcement — two full Big T episodes coming Saturday and Sunday
June 3 · 21 min
Day 11 - THE BIG T AT RG: DROPSHOT EDITION - Sabalenka Implodes, Shnaider Stuns, & The Semis Are Set
In a tournament that has delivered stunning upset after stunning upset, Diana Shnaider took down world number one Aryna Sabalenka — and the meltdown that followed became the story of Day 11. BG and Petko break down every moment of the chaos and ask the big question: was this a Shnaider masterclass, a Sabalenka collapse, or both? On the men's side, Flavio Cobolli kept Italy's Roland Garros takeover rolling with a statement win over Felix Auger-Aliassime, while Jakub Mensik continued to dazzle — powerful, fluid, moving like a gazelle and looking every bit like a future major contender. And the women's draw is set. Magdalena Chwalinska's win over Kalinskaya sets up two must-watch semis — Kostyuk vs. Andreeva and Shnaider vs. Chwalinska — and BG and Petko are making their picks. 🎾 Sabalenka's meltdown — what happened and what does it mean going forward? 🎾 Shnaider is for real — breaking down the upset of the tournament 🎾 Cobolli beats FAA — the Italian Invasion marches on 🎾 Mensik moves like a gazelle — the most athletic player left in the draw? 🎾 Chwalinska over Kalinskaya — a result nobody saw coming 🎾 Women's semis preview: Kostyuk vs. Andreeva & Shnaider vs. Chwalinska 🎾 BG & Petko make their picks for the Roland Garros women's final 🎙️ Hosted by BG & Petko, tennis legend and co-host | Watch on the TC App and YouTube. Listen on all major podcast platforms.
June 2 · 19 min
DAY 10 - THE BIG T AT RG: DROPSHOT EDITION - Serena Is Back! Tiafoe's Tough Exit, Kostyuk Reaches Semis, Italians Conquer RG-Minus Sinner
WELCOME TO THE BIG T @ Roland Garros | Drop Shot Edition | Day 10 🎾 SERENA IS BACK — after nearly four years away, the G.O.A.T. announced her comeback via a Nike drop, heading to Queen's Club for doubles alongside Canadian teen Victoria Mboko. The tennis world awaits. 🎾 TOUGH LOSS FOR TIAFOE — Frances falls to Matteo Arnaldi in five sets, 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-4. Arnaldi reaches his first Grand Slam quarterfinal. 🎾 SABALENKA OVERPOWERS OSAKA — Aryna handles business against Naomi in a power-versus-power matchup and is now the odds-on favorite to claim her first Roland Garros title. The bracket is hers to lose. 🎾 ZVEREV ENDS JODAR’S MAGICAL RUN 🎾 ANDREEVA IS UNSTOPPABLE — Mirra dismantles Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-3 and it wasn't even that close. The 19-year-old Russian looks like a woman on a mission. Does anyone stop her? 🎾 KOSTYUK BEATS SVITOLINA — In one of the most emotionally charged matches in Roland Garros history, Marta Kostyuk defeats close friend and compatriot Elina Svitolina in three sets. Two Ukrainians, one court, a war back home — tennis at its most human. 🎾 ITALIANS CONQUER PARIS — BERRETTINI, COBOLLI, ARNALDI!!
June 1 · 20 min
DAY 9 - THE BIG T AT RG: DROPSHOT EDITION - Fonseca-Mania Rolls On, ELC Controversy, Cobolli & Kalinskaya Advance
🎾 Electronic Line Calling controversy takes center stage — did Ruud get Scruud? 🎾 Fonseca Mania is in full effect at Roland Garros 🎾 Svajda-Man made Cobolli work for it — the first set he dropped all tournament 🎾 The Italian Invasion is real — Berrettini and Cobolli flying the flag 🎾 Kalinskaya survives a nail-biter against Potapova 🎾 Keys vs. Schneider serves up a match worth the watch 🎾 Tomorrow: Serena Comeback Convo 🎾Jodar vs. Zverev — first-ever meeting, must-see popcorn match 🎾 Mensik vs. Fonseca — Fonseca leads the career H2H 1-0 🎾 Svitolina vs. Kostyuk — two close friends from war-torn Ukraine meet on court, tied 1-1 in their career H2H, with Svitolina holding a massive 115-to-57 ace advantage in 2026. Could the serve be the difference? 🎾 Andreeva vs. Cirstea also on the slate 🎙️ Hosted by Petko & BG | Watch on the TC App and YouTube. Listen on all major podcast platforms.