Shelton Bests Tiafoe, Setting Up First Slam Final vs. Zverev | US Open 2026

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.Thanks to @FitnexaAI for sponsoring this video.Check out Fitnexa SomniPods 3 here and get $10 off: https://go.fitnexa.com/8o4oBjCoupon code: GILL100:00 Intro1:10 Forehand Tactics12:20 Ultra-Deep Returning17:30 Mental Masterpiece?21:50 Shelton Assessment35:15 Ball Bouncing42:30 Zverev’s Legacy IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Thanks to @FitnexaAI for sponsoring this video.Check out Fitnexa SomniPods 3 here and get $10 off: https://go.fitnexa.com/8o4oBjCoupon code: GILL100:00 Intro1:00 Shelton def. Tiafoe17:45 Zverev def. Khachanov27:20 Sabalenka def. Pegula33:00 Rybakina def. Gauff37:15 Zverev vs. Shelton PREVIEW IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Thanks to @FitnexaAI for sponsoring this video.Check out Fitnexa SomniPods 3 here and get $10 off: https://go.fitnexa.com/8o4oBjCoupon code: GILL100:00 Intro1:05 Khachnanov def. Tien7:40 Blockx def. Cerundolo13:35 Cerundolo vs. Blockx15:23 Zverev vs. Botic19:30 Alcaraz vs. Shelton27:00 Tiafoe vs. Michelsen IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Thanks to @FitnexaAI for sponsoring this video.Check out Fitnexa SomniPods 3 here and get $10 off: https://go.fitnexa.com/8o4oBjCoupon code: GILL100:00 Intro1:00 Alcaraz def. Paul15:25 Shelton def. Tsitsipas21:20 Tien def. Mensik28:50 Blockx def. Cobolli33:50 Tiafoe def. Medvedev40:30 Arthur Gea41:30 Cerundolo def. Fritz IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code MONDAYMATCH at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/MONDAYMATCH0:00 Intro0:45 Results Rundown4:45 Influencer Takeover13:40 Jodar Implodes20:55 Tsitsipas def. Fils27:05 Ferrer x Alcaraz28:12 Rise in Injuries32:45 Retiring Lucky Losers36:26 Martin Damm Potential IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/MONDAYMATCH Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross previews the 2026 US Open Men's Singles draw quarter-by-quarter. Alexander Zverev is a top-seed for the first time in his career, Carlos Alcaraz returns for his first tournament since March, Felix Auger-Aliassime is the three seed and Novak Djokovic continues his quest for 25. Young risers Arthur Fils and Rafael Jodar hope this is the moment for their slam arrival. And as always the Americans bring a volume of contenders from Ben Shelton to Taylor Fritz, to Frances Tiafoe to Tommy Paul and Brandon Nakashima. 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code MONDAYMATCH at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/MONDAYMATCH 0:00 Intro 4:40 Saily 6:10 Zverev Quarter 11:35 FAA Quarter 16:28 Djokovic Quarter 23:50 Alcaraz Quarter 29:55 Final Weekend IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects the first Masters 1000 triumph for Arthur Fils in Cincinnati. He beat Frances Tiafoe 6-0 in the 3rd to remain undefeated in deciders this year. We'll talk about Fils's US Open contendership, his baseline tactics and serve explosion. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/MONDAYMATCH Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 0:00 Intro 0:45 Fils 1st Masters 5:05 NordVPN 6:55 Fils Baseline Tactics 15:40 Serve-Return Battle 26:50 Notebook Dump IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross reacts to a newsy week in the sport before welcoming Steve Flink back to talk about his new book, The Immortals of American Tennis. In the notebook dump, Carlos Alcaraz is playing the US Open but Jannik Sinner is not. A new Novak Djokovic documentary is out, Nick Kyrgios has been suspended for a cocaine positive and the Cincinnati semifinals are set to produce a brand new Masters 1000 champion. With Flink, we'll dive into the individuals and themes that make up his history-rich book on American tennis. Thanks to @FitnexaAI for sponsoring this video. Check out Fitnexa SomniPods 3 here and get $10 off: https://go.fitnexa.com/8o4oBj Coupon code: GILL10 0:00 Intro 0:40 Alcaraz IN 2:45 Sinner OUT 7:20 SomniPods 8:50 Djokovic Doc 12:34 US Open Prize Money 15:45 Kyrgios Suspension 19:00 Cincy SFs 21:45 Flink’s Immortals 24:40 Tilden, Budge, Kramer 36:20 Evert & Connors, McEnroe 52:22 Pete Sampras 55:50 The Sisters and 21st Century IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.