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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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August 31 · 22 min
US OPEN DAY 1 || Can Tiafoe or Fritz End The 23-Year Majors Drought For American Men? || Coco, Pegula, Rybakina Poised For US Open Run
BG welcomes Co-Host and WTA star, Ajla Tomljanovic to THE BIG T as we kick off Day One coverage of the US Open, diving straight into the tournament's biggest storylines. Will Carlos Alcaraz's and his new long hair be able to win it all after a four-month layoff? The two also dig into a wide-open women's field before capping things off with their tournament predictions. 🎾 Welcome Ajla Tomljanovic 🎾 Alcaraz's New Look & Return From Injury 🎾 Tiafoe and Fritz Best Bets To End Majors Drought For American Men 🎾The Inspirational Rise of Iva Jovic 🎾 Rybakina, Pegula, Coco Are Host Picks For USO Deep Runs 🎾 Tournament Predictions *** The Big T — Episode 40 📺 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 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/THEBIGTPODCAST NEWSLETTER: https://newsletters.tennischannel.com/bigT
August 29 · 1 hr 3 min
Hall of Fame Special || Guests: Roger Federer, Lindsey Vonn, John McEnroe, Stefan Edberg
THE BIG T goes live and super-sized from the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, as Brad Gilbert and Prakash Amritraj celebrate the enshrinement of tennis icon Roger Federer. The duo breaks down Fed's illustrious career and welcomes a star-studded lineup of guests: John McEnroe shares his memories of Federer's rise, Lindsey Vonn talks cross-sport GOAT respect, and Stefan Edberg reflects on coaching Roger. To cap off a historic day, Roger Federer himself joins to reminisce. 🎾 Federer's Historic Hall of Fame Induction 🎾 Special Guest: John McEnroe 🎾 Special Guest: Lindsey Vonn 🎾 Special Guest: Stefan Edberg 🎾 Special Guest: Roger Federer The Big T — Episode 39 📺 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: https://newsletters.tennischannel.com/bigT
August 26 · 57 min
Roger Federer Stories w/Former Coach Paul Annacone || Hall Of Fame Preview
HOST: Brad Gilbert || GUEST: Paul Annacone It's officially Federer Tribute Week on The Big T! With Roger Federer set for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame this weekend in Newport, BG welcomes Federer's former coach Paul Annacone, who also coached Pete Sampras and now guides Taylor Fritz, for a trip down memory lane. Annacone opens up on how their partnership began, the genius he witnessed courtside and what separated him from Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic. 🎾 Federer Tribute Week Kicks Off 🎾 Annacone on Coaching Federer (2010-2013) 🎾 The Rafa Rivalry — A Coach's Perspective 🎾 Federer's 2017 Comeback & Lasting Legacy The Big T — Episode 38 📺 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 | Linktree NEWSLETTER: Big T newsletter signup page EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Gary Waksman PRODUCER: Liz Sanchez PRODUCER/EDITOR: Mitch MIchals EDITORS: John Beissel & Wylie Keele GRAPHICS: Scott Regier
August 24 · 57 min
Coco Captures Cincy Crown & Joins the Pod || Fils Wins First Masters 1000 || Alcaraz In, Sinner Out Of USO
After a wild championship Sunday in Cincinnati, Petko and Petchey link up with Prakash Amritraj to break it all down. Arthur Fils topples Frances Tiafoe for his first Masters title. Coco Gauff rolls past Jessica Pegula for her second Cincinnati crown and joins the show straight off the court, trophy in hand, to talk title and her two new Tennis Channel short films. Plus: Alcaraz is in, Sinner is out of US Open and the tennis world tilts on its axis. 🎾 Fils Wins First Masters 1000 Title 🎾 Coco Claims 2nd Cincinnati Crown 🎾 Special Guest: Coco Gauff w/ the Trophy 🎾 Alcaraz In, Sinner Out of the US Open 🎾 Alcaraz & Serena Team Up for Mixed Doubles In New York 🎾 Should US Open Mixed Doubles Count As Major Title? 🎾The Wolf In Winter: Petchey and Prakash Review Novak Film The Big T — Episode 37 📺 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: newsletters.tennischannel.com/bigT
August 19 · 1 hr
Anisimova’s Mystery Drink || Guest: Lorenzo Musetti || Superstars or Phenoms: What Do Fans Prefer?
Petko & Eubanks are soaking up every bit of that crowd energy with a live audience at the Cincinnati Open! First up: Amanda Anisimova's beer vs. Red Bull drama. German-born Petko is rooting hard for beer, but Chris confirms it was Red Bull all along, either way, a full beverage bonanza for fans. From there the duo celebrates Serena and Venus reuniting for doubles and welcomes Lorenzo Musetti to talk about his beautiful one-handed backhand and more. 🎾 Live Audience- from the Cincinnati Open Fan Zone 🎾 Anisimova's Beer vs. Red Bull Drama — Petko Wants Beer, Chris Confirms Red Bull 🎾 Williams Sisters Reunite. What’s next? 🎾 Special Guest: Lorenzo Musetti 🎾 Superstars or Phenoms: The fans speak on what excites them more. The Big T — Episode 36 📺 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: https://linktr.ee/THEBIGTPODCAST NEWSLETTER: https://newsletters.tennischannel.com/bigT
August 14 · 21 min
DROP SHOT - Iga Dominates In Toronto || Shelton’s Montreal Masterclass
THE BIG T makes podcast history with its first-ever on-site, multi-city recording, covering both National Bank Open finals in one episode. Petko & Petchey call Iga Swiatek's title run in Toronto before handing off to Jim Courier and Jason Goodall, who break down Ben Shelton's win over Brandon Nakashima in Montreal, the first all-American ATP Masters 1000 final since Andy Roddick beat Mardy Fish at Cincinnati in 2003. The crew closes by looking ahead to next week's live show from Cincinnati. 🎾 Swiatek Powers Past Rybakina - Wins 26th Career Title 🎾 Shelton beats Nakashima to claim Montreal Title 🎾 Making Multi-City Tennis Podcast History 🎾 Looking Ahead to Cincinnati The Big T — Drop Shot Edition 📺 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: newsletters.tennischannel.com/bigT
August 10 · 16 min
DROP SHOT: No ‘Sinn-cinnati’ - Jannik Sinner Injury Update || Can Shelton, Fils, Jodar or Tien Seize The Opportunity?
World #1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open with a right knee injury and Petko & Petchey jump on the mic to analyze the ripple effects. Petko loves the competitive chaos and Petchey appreciate how it opens the door for youngsters such as Shelton, Fils, Jodar and others. 🎾 Sinner to Miss Cincinnati 🎾 Alcaraz Out As Well 🎾 Hot Take Petchey: "Eliminate Seeds at Tournaments." 🎾 Jodar, Fils, Shelton and Tien To Star in Cincy The Big T — Drop Shot Edition 📺 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 BIGT LINK-TREE: https://linktr.ee/THEBIGTPODCAST NEWSLETTER: https://newsletters.tennischannel.com/bigT⁠
August 5 · 48 min
Eala Wins 1st WTA Title - Can She Win A Slam? || July Power Rankings Revealed || Serena & Venus Team Up For Cincy
Team ‘PETCHKO’ is working overtime, announcing matches and recording THE BIG T from their booth in Toronto. The duo breaks down Alexandra Eala's epic surge to her first WTA title in D.C. and the 'Fan'-Demonium that comes with it. Plus, Serena and Venus are teaming up for doubles in Cincinnati, Carlos Alcaraz's new braids have the internet buzzing again and we reveal our combined ATP/WTA Power Rankings for July. 🎾 Eala Captures Her First WTA Title in D.C. || Is a Major Title On The Horizon? 🎾 July Power Rankings Revealed 🎾 Serena & Venus Team Up for Cincy 🎾 Fritz Conquers D.C. || Should He Take A Vacation? 🎾 Alcaraz's New Look 🎾 Fanmail- Sliding on Hard Courts The Big T — Episode 35 📺 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: https://linktr.ee/THEBIGTPODCAST NEWSLETTER: https://newsletters.tennischannel.com/bigT Tennis Channel Stream every ATP & WTA match live & on-demand. Download the Tennis Channel App or go to tennischannel.com 🔥
July 31 · 4 min
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
July 29 · 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.

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