Steve Flink on Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic & Zverev at Australian Open 2026 | Monday Match Analysis

On Monday Match Analysis, Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink joins the show as we continue to digest Australian Open 2026. We'll break down Carlos Alcaraz's title run and if he has a chance to pull away in the rivalry against Jannik Sinner. We'll also discuss Sinner's losing record in long matches, and possible solutions for his heat sensitivity. We'll talk Novak Djokovic's impressive win in the semifinals and what's going wrong physically. Finally, we'll discuss if Alexander Zverev's tournament was more encouraging or discouraging as far as the direction of his career is concerned. IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://gillgross.tribechat.com Twitter/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 breaks down Carlos Alcaraz's milestone victory in the 2026 Australian Open men's final against Novak Djokovic. The win makes Alcaraz the youngest ever to complete the career Grand Slam, and breaks Djokovic's undefeated record in AO Finals. We'll discuss Alcaraz's critical tactical adjustment, the physical battle and his smart attacking. Then, Joel Drucker and Amy Lundy join the show to discuss what the record means, the Samuel Lopez and Juan Carlos Ferrero storyline, how this finals run changes the view on Djokovic, and more.0:00 Intro1:20 Alcaraz Tactics11:40 Physical Battle25:17 Alcaraz Offense27:30 Career Grand Slam42:00 Ferrero vs. Samuel Lopez51:05 Djokovic AO Assessment1:07:05 Ballkie Wrap UpBallkie PICKS CHALLENGE: https://www.ballkie.com/leagues?join=45f1e11b86 IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://gillgross.tribechat.com Twitter/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 produced a performance for the ages to snap a five-match losing streak against Jannik Sinner in the 2026 Australian Open semifinals. He'll play his 11th AO Final and put his undefeated record on the line against Carlos Alcaraz in search of the career grand slam. Gill Gross analyzes the Djokovic-Sinner encounter and previews the final... IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://gillgross.tribechat.com Twitter/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.

Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev played a grueling Australian Open semifinal that won't be soon forgotten. Gill Gross breaks it down. Much more analysis to follow in the next 24 hours. IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://gillgross.tribechat.com Twitter/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.

It's the Australian Open 2026 Second Round Show with Gill Gross. Lorenzo Musetti was up two sets to love against Novak Djokovic before disastrous injury struck. Top-seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner cruised despite high-level performances from Alex de Minaur and Ben Shelton. Alexander Zverev used his advantages against Learner Tien. It sets up a men's singles semifinal lineup between the top-4 seeds. 0:00 Intro 0:45 Musetti Retires vs. Djokovic 11:00 Sinner d. Shelton 18:15 Alcaraz d. de Minaur 24:20 Zverev d. Tien 31:30 Boring AO? IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://gillgross.tribechat.com Twitter/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 runs through a terrific Men's Quarterfinal lineup at Australian Open 2026. A well-rested Novak Djokovic will face Lorenzo Musetti coming off decisive win over Taylor Fritz. Jannik Sinner looks to stay unbeaten against Ben Shelton. Alexander Zverev and Learner Tien both looked imperious in 4th round wins over Francisco Cerundolo and Daniil Medvedev- now they face off. And finally, Carlos Alcaraz's quest for the career Grand Slam continues against Australia's own Alex de Minaur.0:00 Intro1:30 Djokovic vs. Musetti15:46 Sinner vs. Shelton25:05 Zverev vs. Tien38:00 Alcaraz vs. de Minaur IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://gillgross.tribechat.com Twitter/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.

It's the Australian Open 2026 Second Round Show with Gill Gross. Jannik Sinner looked to be in huge trouble against Elliot Spizzirri until the heat rule came into effect: we'll dissect the chain of events. We'll also break down a 2-0 comeback by Daniil Medvedev, a five-set win by Lorenzo Musetti, a milestone win for Francisco Cerundolo and more.0:00 Intro1:00 Heat Rule17:50 Sinner d. Spizzirri27:20 Quick Hitters34:30 Medvedev d. Marozsan42:30 Musetti d. Machac49:00 Cerundolo d. Rublev IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://gillgross.tribechat.com Twitter/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.

It's the Australian Open 2026 Second Round Show with Gill Gross. We start by reacting to the breaking news that the PTPA is seeking investment for a competing tour. Then, we get into the matches: Stan Wawrinka delivered a classic 5-set win, Tomas Machac took out Stefanos Tsitsipas, Ethan Quinn got his biggest career win over Hubert Hurkacz, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz rolled.0:00 Intro1:50 PTPA News10:50 Machac d. Tsitsipas20:50 Quinn d. Hurkacz28:40 Djokovic d. Maestrelli31:27 Mensik d. Jodar36:05 Vacherot d. Hijikata37:01 Medvedev d. Halys38:13 Alcaraz d. Hanfman39:30 Musetti d. Sonego IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://gillgross.tribechat.com Twitter/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 responds to your comments after Round 1 of the 2026 Australian Open. First, we'll analyze Ben Shelton's crucial win over Ugo Humbert and Lorenzo Musetti winning ugly in his opener. Questions include: how do TV commentators get assignments, has Jakub Mensik improved his forehand, is Carlos Alcaraz's serve change a mistake, what is the state of Sebastian Korda, who would benefit from a one-serve rule, is Valentin Vacherot a quarterfinal sleeper and more. 0:00 Intro0:55 Shelton d. Humbert10:48 Musetti d. Collignon15:00 TV Assignments17:50 Mensik Form & FH26:30 Tier 2 Failure29:40 Alcaraz Serve Change31:46 Court Speed33:11 State of Korda37:09 One Serve Rule39:20 Valentin Vacherot42:55 Age Trends46:35 Baasavaredy Cervara47:35 Thiem vs. Cobolli48:28 One Point Slam IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://gillgross.tribechat.com Twitter/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.

It's the Australian Open 2026 First Round Show with Gill Gross. We start by addressing ESPN's price hike on American tennis fans. Then, we'll talk about Felix Auger-Aliassime's retirement loss against Nuno Borges, how Daniil Medvedev's game looks different for better or worse, Alexander Zverev's survival of a tough draw in Gabriel Diallo, 2X NCAA Champion Michael Zheng upsetting Sebastian Korda, Frances Tiafoe's productive-sounding offseason, Alexandra Eala's Court 6 atmosphere, and more! CORRECTION: Kostyuk made a final run in Adelaide, not a title run.0:00 Intro3:05 ESPN Streaming11:40 Felix Retires18:50 Evaluating Medvedev25:30 Zverev def. Diallo31:40 Zheng def. Korda39:30 Fery def. Cobolli41:40 Jacquemot def. Kostyuk43:30 Frances Tiafoe47:50 Alexandra Eala Loss IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://gillgross.tribechat.com Twitter/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.