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

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Sep 17, 2020 · 27 min
Djokovic Heads Players Association, Federer & Nadal Rebuke | Three Ep. 10
On Ep. 10 of Three, Joel, Amy and Gill discuss the proposed Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA). The organization is headed by Novak Djokovic alongside Vasek Pospisil and John Isner. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal took to Twitter to preach unity in response to the creation. Federer and Nadal are members of the ATP Player Council, which Djokovic chaired before he stepped down during this year’s US Open. Does the political structure of tennis need changing? And  why don’t the Bi
Sep 17, 2020 · 32 min
Thiem Snaps Big 3 Major Streak | Three Ep. 9
Joel, Amy and Gill discuss Dominic Thiem's  maiden slam at the 2020 US Open, where he came back from two-sets-to-none down agains Alexander Zverev in the final. It is the first time since the 2016 US Open that a major was won outside of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. A lot was made of the nerves both players felt in that match and the overall quality. Did we learn even more about the Big 3 in their absence?
Sep 6, 2020 · 18 min
Djokovic Defaulted from US Open 2020 | Emergency Three
Novak Djokovic was in the first set of his Third Round US Open match with Pablo Carreno Busta. After getting broken for 6-5, Djokovic took a ball out of his pocket and hit it towards the back wall, where it struck a lineswoman in the throat. The incident resulted in an immediate default. Joel, Amy and Gill react to a historic blunder by the World #1.
Sep 5, 2020 · 30 min
Novak in New York | Three Ep. 8
Joel, Amy and Gill discuss Novak Djokovic's quest for major title #18 in New York, what style of play tends to bother Novak? Hint: not Jan-Lennard Struff's, how he looks to recover physically after playing the maximum number of matches last week in the Western & Southern Open, where he won the title, and how Djokovic's biggest threats, Daniil Medvedev and Dominic Thiem, match up with the Serb. It wouldn't be an episode of Three if we didn't get off topic, and we also discuss return positi
Aug 29, 2020 · 34 min
Learning Tennis from Novak Djokovic | Three Ep. 7
On Ep. 7 of Three, Joel, Amy and Gill talk about why Novak Djokovic is the ultimate "coaches player." The Serbian has stood on top of the ATP tour for most of the last decade with his stunning backhand, return, movement and mental strength. What can recreational players learn? Plus, we discuss Novak's quest for a 18th major title in New York. What does the absence of Nadal and Federer, a neck issue, quicker court conditions and a packed schedule mean for Djokovic's chances?
Aug 20, 2020 · 37 min
Learning Tennis from Rafael Nadal | Three Ep. 6
On Ep. 6, Joel, Amy and Gill speculate on legacy of the 2020 US Open, tackling the widely debated question: will the champion deserve an asterisk?   Then, following Roger Federer last week, we transition into things recreational players can learn from Rafael Nadal's game. Everyone can agree his mentality is legendary. Debates emerge on the subject of tactics: is classical Spanish tennis- with emphasis on consistency, fitness, racket speed and great footwork- at odds with recent data
Aug 13, 2020 · 37 min
Learning Tennis from Roger Federer | Three Ep. 5
On the fifth episode of Three, Joel, Amy and Gill talk about what recreational players can learn from Roger Federer. With his 39th birthday recently past, we discuss Federer's longevity, something all club players hope to achieve. We hit on Federer's one-handed backhand, his variety, his footwork and his temperament. But first, a shout out to Racquet Magazine and WTA Lexington.
Aug 8, 2020 · 35 min
The Big 3 Foils | Three Ep. 4
On Ep. 4 of Three, Joel, Amy and Gill discuss the players who rivaled the Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, albeit often unsuccessfully. We discuss dangerous competitors like Stan Wawrinka, David Ferrer and Dominic Thiem. We go through the generations- from Hewitt, Safin and Roddick, to Tsonga, Berdych and Del Potro, to Raonic, Dimitrov and Nishikori, and finally, Tsitsipas, Medvedev and Zverev. We grapple with the reasons that these players have come up short when tested agains
Jul 30, 2020 · 25 min
The GOAT Debate | Three Ep. 3
On Ep. 3, Joel, Amy and Gill discuss the GOAT debate, which has dominated men’s tennis discourse for the better part of a decade. It is the most obvious way to discuss Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic’s greatness, but should we really be asking who the greatest player of all-time is? The Big 3 aren’t done playing yet- but will finality bring any clarity to what is already an extremely complex question. What role does the grand slam race play? Is it fair to compare eras at all? T
Jul 16, 2020 · 27 min
Rafael Nadal's US Open Decision | Three ep. 2
On the second episode of Three, Joel, Amy and Gill discuss the largest mystery heading into the 2020 ATP restart. Will Rafael Nadal play the US Open? Many factors are at play, including his history of hard court injury and what it means to miss a major. We discuss the history of slam skippage and career longevity, using Andre Agassi as a case study. Then, we bring the conversation over to Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, who have had healthier careers than Nadal, but still have had their fai
Jul 9, 2020 · 16 min
Andy Murray: Not Quite | Three Ep. 1
On the first ever episode of Three, Joel, Amy and Gill address the odd man out. British three-time major champion Andy Murray was often considered to be a member of the Big Four, but over time the term Big Three largely adopted as the best representation of the top of men's tennis. We talk about what Murray did so well to enable consistent winning results on tour, but why he wasn't quite as good as Federer, Nadal and Djokovic.  Three is a show about Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and
Jul 8, 2020 · 8 min
Introduction | Three Ep. 0
Gill, Joel and Amy talk about how the universe led them to doing a show together about Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. This is the introductory episode of Three.