Monday Match Analysis

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Daniil Medvedev's continued dominance over his friend Andrey Rublev. Medvedev took the trophy in Hangzhou. We'll also discuss some standout moments from Laver Cup including Carlos Alcaraz's crucial match point saves against Taylor Fritz. Lastly, we'll delve into Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's 2nd career title, as he beat Hubert Hurkacz in Chengdu.

0:00 Intro
0:40 Medvedev def. Rublev Hangzhou
17:20 Laver Cup Moments
20:25 Alcaraz vs. Fritz
31:05 ADF def. Hurkacz Chengdu

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On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments following the 2026 US Open, including: did Alexander Zverev actually improve, who will Juan Carlos Ferrero coach next, what are the next steps in Ben Shelton's development, does Carlos Alcaraz lack a solid mode, the data behind new balls and much much more.

0:00 Intro
0:40 Did Zverev Improve
6:50 US Open Radio
9:37 Top 10 Strengths
18:44 Ferrero's Next Client
20:45 Predicting Final Wrong
26:17 Watching Live Tennis
30:58 Mental Techniques
37:00 Zverev Future
41:18 New Ball Effects
45:30 Shelton Development
49:45 Craig Tiley, Kalshi
57:58 Year End 1
1:00:15 Revealing Tactics
1:03:11 Alcaraz Solidity
1:08:12 Djokovic 25
1:10:35 Zverev Marketability
1:14:40 Rybakina USO Prep
1:16:35 Shelton's Serve
1:20:07 Good Shot Selection
1:21:00 Tsitsipas Form
1:22:35 No WTA Bots
1:25:35 Women Favs at USO

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On Monday Match Analysis, Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink joins the show as we wrap up coverage of US Open 2026. We'll discuss where Alexander Zverev showed growth on his run to his 2nd major title, was any more expected out of Ben Shelton, how was Carlos Alcaraz effected by the injury break, plus talk on Novak Djokovic, Frances Tiafoe, Karen Khachanov, Alexander Blockx and the disappointment power rankings.

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0:00 Intro
2:40 Zverev's Title Run
8:28 Shelton's Runner-Up
18:12 Return of Alcaraz
28:10 Tiafoe & Khachanov
34:00 Novak Djokovic Exit
40:55 Alexander Blockx
43:00 Disappointment Rankings

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On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Alexander Zverev's 4-set win over Ben Shelton to win the 2026 US Open. We'll jump right into Zverev's tactical performance on his forehand, effective return strategy and why this match was the best mentality Zverev has ever showcased in a big match. Then, we'll assess Shelton's performance, address the ball bouncing controversy and finish on Zverev's legacy.

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0:00 Intro
1:10 Forehand Tactics
12:20 Ultra-Deep Returning
17:30 Mental Masterpiece?
21:50 Shelton Assessment
35:15 Ball Bouncing
42:30 Zverev’s Legacy

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On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects the highly anticipated all-American semifinal between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe. Plus, Alexander Zverev vs. Karen Khachanov and the women's semifinals where Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina beat Coco Gauff. Lastly, a preview of the men's final on Sunday - Zverev vs. Shelton.

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0:00 Intro
1:00 Shelton def. Tiafoe
17:45 Zverev def. Khachanov
27:20 Sabalenka def. Pegula
33:00 Rybakina def. Gauff
37:15 Zverev vs. Shelton PREVIEW

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Gill Gross reacts to Ben Shelton's monumental performance to take out Carlos Alcaraz in a 5th-set tiebreak to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 US Open. Plus, Frances Tiafoe's improbably comeback against Alex Michelsen.

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On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross preview every Men's Quarterfinal at the 2026 US Open. The lineup features the first clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton in over a year, an All-American matchup between Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen, a cross-generational match between big guys Karen Khachanov and Alexander Blockx, and the top-seed Alexander Zverev against surprise QFist Botic Van De Zandschulp.

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0:00 Intro
1:05 Khachnanov def. Tien
7:40 Blockx def. Cerundolo
13:35 Cerundolo vs. Blockx
15:23 Zverev vs. Botic
19:30 Alcaraz vs. Shelton
27:00 Tiafoe vs. Michelsen

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On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross discusses Carlos Alcaraz's dominant performance over Tommy Paul. Plus, Ben Shelton's serve clinic against Stefanos Tsitsipas, Learner Tien's physical takedown of Jakub Mensik, Alexander Blockx breakthrough against Flavio Cobolli, Frances Tiafoe's big win against Daniil Medvedev and Taylor Fritz's shocking collapse against Francisco Cerundolo.

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0:00 Intro
1:00 Alcaraz def. Paul
15:25 Shelton def. Tsitsipas
21:20 Tien def. Mensik
28:50 Blockx def. Cobolli
33:50 Tiafoe def. Medvedev
40:30 Arthur Gea
41:30 Cerundolo def. Fritz

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On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments after the first two rounds of US Open 2026. We'll cover the influencer boom, Jodar's shocking defeat, Stefanos Tsitsipas beating Arthur Fils, the rise in injuries on tour and more. Also featuring: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Lorenzo Musetti, Brandon Nakashima and Alex de Minaur.

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0:00 Intro
0:45 Results Rundown
4:45 Influencer Takeover
13:40 Jodar Implodes
20:55 Tsitsipas def. Fils
27:05 Ferrer x Alcaraz
28:12 Rise in Injuries
32:45 Retiring Lucky Losers
36:26 Martin Damm Potential

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Novak Djokovic lost in the 1st round of a major for the first time since 2006, flailing physically against Mariano Navone in a 5-setter. Plus, Gill responds to the backlash after his Rafael Jodar US Open prediction.

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