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Three — A Tennis Show

Gill Gross, Joel Drucker, Amy Lundy, Tennis Channel Podcast Network

“Three — A Tennis Show” is focused on Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. We explore all aspects of this remarkable trio – from breaking news to technical and tactical analysis, historic significance, their evolution as players and personalities, their intriguing rivalries, and much more. Three is also available on YouTube.The host is Gill Gross, currently a senior at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Gill has a deep command of broadcasting and tennis, including serving as host and producer for another show, “Monday Match Analysis.” Gill is joined by two accomplished tennis journalists, Amy Lundy and Joel Drucker. Lundy, a former on-air reporter for CNN, Turner Sports and News 12 in Connecticut, writes frequently about the sport for such outlets as 538, ESPN.com, Last Word on Tennis and others. Drucker’s work has appeared in Tennis.com, Tennis Channel, Racquet and many more.

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  • 172 episodes
  • Updated Mar 1, 2025

Episodes172

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  • Feb 19, 2021 · 30 min

    Nadal Exits Australian Open after Blowing Lead to Tsitsipas | Three Ep. 28

    Rafael Nadal is eliminated from the 2021 Australian Open after giving up a 2-0 lead to Greek #6 Stefanos Tsitsipas. On Ep. 28 of Three, Gill, Joel and Amy discuss Nadal's heartbreaking exit. Plus, Serena Williams was asked about retirement again after losing to Naomi Osaka in the semifinal; is it appropriate to press players on retirement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jan 12, 2021 · 26 min

    Height: Are the Big 3 Ideal? | Three Ep. 23

    On Ep. 22 of Three, Gill Joel and Amy discuss height and tennis. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal stand at 6 foot 1, while Novak Djokovic is only one inch taller; is this the golden height of tennis? Why has there never been a world #1 taller than Marat Safin at 6 foot 4, and how soon might that change? Finally, Gill Joel and Amy choose their ideal heights for tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jan 5, 2021 · 32 min

    Longevity: The Big 3 Reach 2021 | Three Ep. 22

    <p>The 2021 tennis season is upon us, and with it comes another year of the Big 3. Gill, Joel and Amy discuss longevity; how Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have all maintained an elite level of tennis well into their thirties. But first, they react to the news that Federer will miss the Australian Open in order to continue recovering from knee surgery.</p>

  • Dec 29, 2020 · 29 min

    The Backhands | Three Ep. 21

    <p>On Ep. 21 of Three, Gill, Joel and Amy begin stroke by stroke conversations about Federer, Nadal and Djokovic, starting with the backhand. The three discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the one-handed backhand versus the doublehander. What makes Novak's backhand so special? Does Federer's backhand take too much heat? What is to be made of Nadal's lesser-discussed wing? It's all here. First, a quick news update on Roger Federer's status for the 2021 Australian Open.</p>

  • Dec 18, 2020 · 27 min

    After Knee Surgery, Can Federer Replicate 2017? | Three Ep. 20

    <p>The 2021 Australian Open approaches, albeit moved back to February, and Roger Federer could be making his return from knee surgery. That's a familiar situation for the Swiss, who faced the same situation in 2017 and delivered with an improbable title run in Melbourne. What were the ingredients of Federer's resurgent run, and how are things different or the same in 2021? What might Federer improve technically and can he recapture the same magic mentally? Gill, Joel and Amy discuss...</p>

  • Nov 26, 2020 · 41 min

    A Changing of the Guard? | Three Ep. 18

    <p>On Ep. 18 of Three, Gill, Joel and Amy debrief on Novak Djokovic's ATP Finals semifinal loss to Dominic Thiem and Rafael Nadal's defeat to Daniil Medvedev at the same stage. Do these results signify a "changing of the guard" in the Big 3 tennis landscape? Lastly, we give out grades, well some of us do, to recap the 2020 seasons for Nadal and Djokovic.</p>

  • Nov 19, 2020 · 34 min

    Analyzing Nadal & Djokovic's Losses in London | Three Ep. 17

    <p>On Ep. 17 of Three, we discuss how and why Djokovic and Nadal were defeated in their second group stage matches at the ATP Finals in London. Nadal was edged in a slugfest against Dominic Thiem, 7-6 7-6. Djokovic was defeated more easily by matchup-nemesis Daniil Medvedev, 6-3 6-3.</p>

  • Nov 10, 2020 · 25 min

    Guillermo Vilas: Nadal's Stylistic Ancestor | Three Ep. 16

    <p>On Ep. 16 of Three, Rafael Nadal's run in Paris was difficult from start to finish, ending with a semifinal loss to Alexander Zverev. Why Nadal challenged indoors. On the contrary, we discuss playing tennis in wind. Then, we discuss the new Netflix documentary Guillermo Vilas: Settling the Score. Why Joel sees Vilas as Nadal's stylistic ancestor. Plus, the differences between Vilas and his chief rival Bjorn Borg.</p>

  • Oct 31, 2020 · 31 min

    Motivation: Sonego Routines Djokovic, Nadal to play Paris Masters | Three Ep. 15

    <p>On Ep. 15 of Three, Novak Djokovic lost to Lorenzo Sonego in Vienna, admitting that clinching the year-end number one ranking affected him. Plus, Rafael Nadal will play the Paris Masters after considering shutting it down for the season. What motivates Djokovic and Nadal, and how is that especially relevant during this time of year?</p>

  • Oct 23, 2020 · 34 min

    Federer, Nadal & Djokovic: Rising or Declining? | Three Ep. 15

    <p>On Ep. 15 of Three, we start with scheduling news, as Rafael Nadal announced his participation in the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000 tournament while Novak Djokovic pulled out. Perhaps the decision has to do with rankings points, which brought us into a debate about how important the Year-end number one is in historical context. For our main topic, we dive into the Big-3 aging. They've all adapted their games with experience, but does that mean they're becoming better tennis players?</p>

  • Oct 10, 2020 · 49 min

    Nadal-Djokovic #56 Set for French Open Final | Three Ep. 13

    <p>On Ep. 13 of Three, Gill, Joel and Amy discuss the big match. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic blitzed through the Roland Garros field en route to Final Sunday. History is on the line, as Nadal seeks his record-tying 20th major title, and Djokovic looks to hold all four majors twice, something no open era man has done.</p>

  • Oct 3, 2020 · 27 min

    RG Conditions vs. Nadal & Djokovic | Three Ep. 12

    <p>Cold weather, heavy tennis balls and the classic French Open red clay has made for conditions unlike we've seen at any recent grand slam tournament. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and third favorite Dominic Thiem have cruised through the early rounds, but what could be in store for them in week two of Roland Garros 2020? We discuss.</p>

  • Sep 27, 2020 · 27 min

    Rafa & Novak in Paris | Three Ep. 11

    <p>On Ep. 11 of Three, Joel Amy and Gill discuss the prospects of the top-2 players in the world, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, heading into the French Open. How will new conditions affect Roland Garros? What is to be made of Nadal's exit to Schwartzman in Rome and Djokovic's title run? Plus, a spirited debate on the underarm serve.</p>