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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

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5:37

BG'S TENNIS TIPS || Level Up Your Match Play

The BIG T ·

2026/10/02

Brad Gilbert knows how to 'win ugly,' but in this lesson the legendary tennis coach, player and now podcaster reminds you how prepare for match play and avoid in-match nerves. This episode will strengthen your resolve against Pushers and Moonballers!🎾 How To Prepare For Match Play🎾 Overcome Match Play NervesThe Big T - Bonus Content - BG’s Tennis Tips 📺 Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@TennisChannel📱 Stream all episodes + bonus scenes on the Tennis Channel App👍 Like | 🔔

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37:38

Zverev and Alcaraz Power Team Europe || Laver Cup...

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2026/09/28

Blazers off, sleeves rolled up…Mark Petchey recruits Steve Weissman and Prakash Amritraj for an ‘After Dark,’ post Laver Cup edition of THE BIG T, fresh off Team Europe's dominant 13-5 win in London. The trio shares the moments that made them say "wow," picks the players with the most to gain from the week and toasts Andre Agassi's emotional, inspirational run as Team World captain. Plus, the guys also draft their dream Women's Laver Cup rosters.🎾 Zverev Clinches for Team Europe🎾 Who Gains the

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62:24

Tiafoe 2.0 || 'Big Foe' Joins The Big T To Talk About...

The BIG T ·

2026/09/23

World No. 8 Frances Tiafoe finally brings the aura to THE BIG T as he opens up to Nick Monroe about the habits and mindset overhaul behind his stellar 2026 along with the state of American men's tennis and more. BG and Chiz kick things off with the Juan Carlos Ferrero coaching rumors, and BG's Big Board has a clear frontrunner. 🎾 Frances Tiafoe: The Extended Interview 🎾 How Big Foe Transformed His Career 🎾 BG's Big Board: Who Will Ferrero Coach Next?🎾 Davis Cup Recap🎾 Iva Jovic Goes

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52:37

Taylor Fritz Unfiltered || Balancing Life, The...

The BIG T ·

2026/09/16

Petko is back, teaming up with doubles guru Nick Monroe for a special one-guest episode built entirely around Taylor Fritz. After Andrea shares her Brad Pitt shoulder-rub story, Fritz joins to talk about his packed schedule, his gear tinkering, whether influencers belong courtside at Slams and what's ahead with Laver Cup & the ATP Race to the Finals.🎾 Special Guest: Taylor Fritz🎾 Balancing Tennis Life On And Off The COurt 🎾 Influencers at Slams – Good for Tennis?🎾 Consistency With Tennis

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34:01

US OPEN FINALE || 'Alexander the Great’' - Zverev...

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2026/09/14

BG & Ajla pull the 'night-shift' to close out the US Open and break down Alexander Zverev's win over Ben Shelton in the Men's Final. Plus they dive into whether Zverev, Rybakina and Siniakova are future first ballot Hall of Famers and a preview of the ATP & WTA’s Race To The Finals with the coveted top 8 spots on the line. 🎾 Zverev Downs Shelton for US Open Title and 2nd Major Title of 2026. 🎾 Zverev's Surprising Championship Point Reaction🎾 Are Zverev, Rybakina & Siniakova First-Ballot Hall of

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29:01

US OPEN DAY 14 ‖ Rybakina Reigns In NY || Shelton vs....

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2026/09/13

Elena Rybakina downs two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to capture her first US Open title and solidify her World No. 1 ranking. BG and Ajla break down how the match turned. BG puts on his coaching hat with advice for Aryna as she regroups in the days ahead. The two also preview the Men's Final between Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton, including a Sinner-inspired gameplan BG thinks could be Shelton's blueprint for a first major.🎾 Women's Final: How Rybakina Beat

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26:17

US OPEN DAY 13 ‖ Rybakina vs. Sabalenka: Table For...

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2026/09/12

BG & Ajla preview Saturday's Women's Final between new World #1 Elena Rybakina and back-to-back defending champion, Aryna Sabalenka. The duo also breaks down Coco Gauff's stunning loss, Jessica Pegula's reaction to Sabalenka’s level, and acknowledges Katerina Siniakova as a first-ballot Hall of Famer.🎾 Rybakina vs. Sabalenka — Women's Final Preview🎾 What Happened to Coco?🎾 Pegula Amazed at Aryna🎾 Siniakova: First-Ballot Hall of Famer?🎾 Townsend & Siniakova Win Women's Doubles Title🎾 Looking

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25:37

US OPEN DAY 12 || Shelton vs. Tiafoe || Zverev vs....

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2026/09/11

The Men's Semis are set at the US Open, and BG & Ajla break down Tiafoe vs. Shelton and Zverev vs. Khachanov. BG explains Shelton's path while Ajla makes the case for Tiafoe. Plus, BG and Ajla debate the most annoying on-court routines they've witnessed, sparked by Zverev's marathon ball-bouncing habit.🎾 Men's Semis Deep Dive 🎾 Tiafoe v Shelton Preview🎾 Zverev v Khachanov Preview🎾 Most Annoying On-Court Habits🎾 Zverev's Ball Bouncing Routine The Big T — Episode 51📺 Watch the video version:

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27:27

US OPEN DAY 11 || Coco & Rybakina Punch Ticket To...

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2026/09/10

The Women's Semis are set, and BG & Ajla trade sides to gameplan Sabalenka-Pegula and Rybakina-Coco. But first, they relive a night of tennis that didn't wrap until 3:33am with Shelton outlasting Alcaraz in a thriller and the emotional Tiafoe-Michelsen hug that had everyone talking. BG shares his most memorable five-set battles as both player and coach, and Ajla revisits her own marathon against Serena with a Kevin Costner story for the ages.🎾 Women's Semis Set — Sabalenka-Pegula &

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29:49

US OPEN DAY 10 || Sabalenka Surges Into Semis || Who...

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2026/09/09

BG and Ajla open Day 10 with a coin toss and a flashback: 25 years ago, BG coached Andre Agassi through a gutting four-tiebreak-set loss to Pete Sampras in the US Open quarterfinals. From there it's straight to the action as Aryna Sabalenka storms into the semis over Noskova. BG spotlights Botic van de Zandschulp. Ajla previews Wednesday's slate with Rybakina vs. Zheng & Coco vs. Andreeva on the horizon.🎾 Sabalenka Storms Into the Semis — How did she beat Wimbledon champ Linda Noskova? 🎾 Player

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25:32

US OPEN DAY 9 || Zheng Stuns Swiatek || Six Americans...

The BIG T ·

2026/09/08

It’s day nine at the US Open, and the underdogs keep rolling. BG & Ajla break down Qinwen Zheng’s stunning comeback against Iga Swiatek after going down 0-5, plus Mirra Andreeva’s emotional win over friend Anastasia Potapova. Overall, six Americans reach the quarterfinals. Plus, Alex Michelsen and Emma Navarro’s big runs, and a look ahead to Tuesday’s quarterfinals.🎾 Zheng Stuns Swiatek — Down 0-5, Zheng comes back to knock out Swiatek🎾 Six Americans In QFs (Navarro, Pegula, Gauff, Tiafoe,

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28:26

US OPEN DAY 8 || Who Wore It Better, BG or Alcaraz? ‖...

The BIG T ·

2026/09/07

It’s Day 8 at the US Open, and BG has a new look — rocking Carlos Alcaraz’s jersey. BG & Ajla break down the biggest matches from Saturday night and recap a loaded Sunday slate, including Sabalenka vs. Townsend, Noskova vs. Kostyuk, and Paul vs. Alcaraz. Plus, how much prize money do players actually get to keep? 🎾 Who Wore It Better? — BG rocks Carlos Alcaraz’s kit🎾 BG + Ajla’s Bet — Jovic vs. Eala; Learner Tien vs. Jakub Mensik🎾 Player Spotlight: Learner Tien & Anastasia Potapova🎾 The

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23:37

US OPEN DAY 7 II Stunning Losses For Americans Keys &...

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2026/09/06

US Open Day 7 hits the midway point, "hump day" as BG calls it, and BG & Ajla break down what happened with Madison Keys and Taylor Fritz. Then we deep dive into Round 4, analyzing Tiafoe vs. Medvedev, Sabalenka vs. Townsend, Kostyuk vs. Noskova and more.🎾 Keys Falls to Qinwen Zheng 🎾Fritz Falls to Cerundolo🎾 Will BG Coach Again? — The debate reignites 🎾 BG explains the economics of sponsor patches on kits 🎾 Round 4 Preview - Townsend, Kostyuk vs. Noskova & Pegula vs. Cirstea on the

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28:47

US OPEN DAY 6 ‖ Alcaraz Adds Undershirt ‖ Sabalenka...

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2026/09/05

Tennis legend Jim Courier has dubbed BG & Ajla the “odd couple,” and on Day 6 they lean all the way in. BG’s been making the rounds with tennis content creators, and Ajla unveils her power rankings before the two dig into Alcaraz’s, anti-nipple shirt and big win. Plus Sabalenka’s blowout and Taylor Townsend joins for a chat!🎾 The Odd Couple — Jim Courier’s Verdict on BG & Ajla 🎾 BG Learns Difference between Content Creator vs Influencer 🎾 Alcaraz Adds Undershirt & Wins Big 🎾 Ajla’s Power

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24:43

US OPEN DAY 5 || Alcaraz Drops ‘Load Management’...

The BIG T ·

2026/09/04

BG and Ajla are back at the BJK National Tennis Center for US Open Day 5. Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the third round, then used his presser to hint at extended breaks during the season, sparking a load management debate. Match of the day: Madison Keys survived five match points in a wild comeback over Anna Bondar. Ajla sets the record straight after a reporter needled Aryna Sabalenka about her partying.🎾 Alcaraz Rolls Into Round 3 — Load Management Debate 🎾 Sabalenka Fires Back at Reporter

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48:31

US OPEN: DAY FOUR ‖ Zverev Survives ‖ Nakashima &...

The BIG T ·

2026/09/03

BG and Ajla go ‘off-campus’ to the set of Racquet Magazine at South Street Seaport for Day Four. Conversations range from Brandon Nakashima's upset loss to Alex Michelsen, the benefits of pickle-juice, influencers interrupting play and a great fanmail question on today's players versus the pre-coaching era. Plus BG sits down with two-time Grand Slam champion, former world No. 1, and Hall of Famer, Lleyton Hewitt.🎾 Zverev Survives Sonego Scare🎾 Nakashima Upset by Alex Michelsen 🎾 Influencers

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22:40

THE BIG T – DAY THREE || Tiafoe 5-Set Thriller Recap...

The BIG T ·

2026/09/02

BG and Ajla pour a couple of Honeydeuces to kick things off, toasting Gael Monfils on his 40th birthday and retirement, and raising another to Stan Wawrinka as he closes out his career. Then it's on to recapping Frances Tiafoe's epic five-set win over Martin Damm Jr. BG and Ajla also run through the day's results and preview a big day four with Shelton, Anisimova and Alcaraz on the schedule.🎾 Cheers to Monfils — Happy 40th Birthday🎾 Cheers to Stan Wawrinka's Retirement Season🎾 Tiafoe's Five-Set

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23:35

Novak’s Stunning Round One Exit || Is The End Near?...

The BIG T ·

2026/09/01

BG and Ajla reunite for Day Two of The Big T's US Open coverage, and the headline is impossible to avoid — Novak Djokovic's stunning, emotional first-round exit, with both hosts weighing in on whether the end is finally near. They flip the mood to celebrate a big return, breaking down how Carlos Alcaraz looked in his comeback. A new kit, new shoes, new hair, and a statement win after four months on the sidelines. Plus, a full rundown of Sabalenka's opening win and a look ahead to Tuesday's stacked

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22:39

US OPEN-DAY ONE || Can Tiafoe or Fritz End The...

The BIG T ·

2026/08/31

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

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63:10

Hall of Fame Special || Guests: Roger Federer,...

The BIG T ·

2026/08/29

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

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