Steve Flink on Zverev, Sinner & Disappointment Rankings at Roland Garros '26 | Monday Match Analysis

On Monday Match Analysis, Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink joins the show as we wrap up coverage of Roland Garros 2026. We discuss the Major sea-change for Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner's physicality, the mid-2000s generation and my Disappointment Rankings. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Zverev’s Triumph 16:00 New 2 Era 18:00 Sinner’s Physicality 31:35 Slamless GOAT 34:30 Mid-200s Gen 44:06 Disappointment Rankings 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 post-Roland Garros 2026, including: now that they’re tied in slams who has had the better career between Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev, how can Jannik Sinner fix his heat problem, which young players such as Mensik, Tien, Jodar and Fonseca are best built for grass, why isn’t Ben Shelton more consistent and much more. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Zverev vs Medvedev All-Time 7:05 Fixing Sinner’s Heat Issue 11:53 Top 10 Predictions 19:30 Zverev’s Future 23:40 Grass Questions 28:40 Zverev vs Wawrinka All-Time 33:00 Zverev l'équipe Interview 38:00 Cobolli and Chwalinska 41:50 Shelton Inconsistency 44:30 Sinner Press Conference 47:47 Stock Up Stock Down 51:50 Surface Homogenization 54:20 Wimbledon Seeding 56:20 Covering Zverev DV 57:55 Federer’s Athleticism 1:00:00 Media Boycott 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 breaks down Alexander Zverev's maiden major title at Roland Garros 2026. He beat Flavio Cobolli in 5-sets to finally shed the title of "the best to never win a slam." We'll cover what it means for his legacy, how he developed to get here, where he was better than Cobolli and how the final played out. Lastly, we'll hit on Zverev's controversial cloud off-court. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Legacy Changer 3:40 Zverev’s Development 9:50 Zverev d. Cobolli Keys 18:25 Chronological Analysis 38:35 DV Allegations 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.

19-year old Mirra Andreeva battled qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the 2026 Roland Garros women's final. A first-time major champion was crowned. Gill Gross breakdown and analysis... 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 Alexander Zverev’s semifinal win over Jakup Mensik, and Matteo Arnaldi’s shocking withdrawal. Then, a preview of the 2026 Roland Garros men’s final: Zverev vs. Flavio Cobolli. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Zverev def. Mensik 16:30 Arnaldi Withdrawal 21:33 Final 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 Aryna Sabalenka's crashout, then breaks down Wednesday's quarterfinals; Flavio Cobolli beating Felix Auger-Aliassime and Matteo Arnaldi advancing via retirement against Matteo Berrettini. We'll finish up with a preview of the men's semifinals, including Alexander Zverev vs. Jakub Mensik. 0:00 Intro 0:45 Sabalenka Collpase 4:18 Cobolli def. FAA 15:30 Arnaldi def. Berrettini 19:00 Zverev Mensik Preview 29:00 Cobolli Arnaldi 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.

Jakub Mensik and Joao Fonseca battled for a first-ever major semifinal berth at Roland Garros 2026. It was the youngest combined QF in Paris since Nadal played Djokovic in 2006. Plus, some words in the end on Alexander Zverev vs. Rafael Jodar. Gill Gross breakdown and analysis... 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 is joined by commentator Nick Lester to preview the men's quarterfinal slate at Roland Garros 2026. Gill starts with some words on Matteo Arnaldi's heroic win over Frances Tiafoe and a case for tennis as an attritional sport. Then, it's the quarterfinal previews: Joao Fonseca and Jakub Mensik in a mouthwatering NextGen matchup, Felix Auger-Alliasime takes on Flavio Cobolli seeking his first major SF, title favorite Alexander Zverev against teenager Rafael Jodar, and a resurgent Matteo Berrettini versus Matteo Arnaldi. Join Tribe for access to Mensik vs. Fonseca Live Hangout: https://tribechat.com/gill 0:00 Intro 1:20 Matteo Arnaldi Prediction 4:40 Great Matches 8:45 Upsets 12:55 ELC Controversy 19:00 Mensik vs. Fonseca 31:30 FAA vs. Cobolli 40:53 Zverev vs. Jodar 55:49 Berrettini QF 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 Jannik Sinner's stunning exit at Roland Garros 2026. Sinner was up two sets to love against Juan Manuel Cerundolo. We'll discuss how the match played out, the cause for Sinner's issues, the possible solutions and much more. Plus, Joao Fonseca orchestrated a 2-0 comeback of his own to set up a meeting with Novak Djokovic. The tournament has been hit hard by the injury bug. And Elena Rybakina was upset on the women's side. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Cerundolo def. Sinner 14:30 Match Summary 18:00 Juan Manuel Cerundolo 23:05 Sinner Solution 25:40 Schedule Story 31:55 MTO Controversy 38:50 Historical Significance 41:50 Fonseca def. Prizmic 48:50 Djokovic - Fonseca Preview 52:43 Mensik def. Navone 53:45 Injury Avalanche 56:17 Davidovich Fokina Drama 57:15 Rybakina Upset 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.

Live Match Hangout June 2nd: tribechat.com/gill It’s the Roland Garros 1st Round Mailbag. Gill Gross starts by going over some important Day 3 results. Daniil Medvedev took another gutting opening round loss in Paris at the hands of Adam Walton. Felix Auger-Aliassime narrowly escaped the same fate, beating Daniel Altmaier. Jan-Lennard Struff took down Alexander Bublik. Then, your comments, including: Arthur Fils injuries, Jannik Sinner’s extra shape, Women’s title pick, Learner Tien on clay, the decline of defense, the player pay protests, Ignacio Buse, Nishesh Basavareddy, the wild Casper Ruud vs. Roman Safiullin match, and more. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Walton def. Medvedev 10:50 Chaos Quarter 12:50 FAA def. Altmaier 19:15 Struff def. Bublik 23:35 Fils Injuries 26:20 RG Lines Judges 27:25 Sinner Loopy Ball 31:36 Women’s Picks 37:30 Clay Dropshots 39:39 Tien Clay 43:58 Is Defense Dead 47:40 Djokovic on Pay 49:25 Ignacio Buse 51:44 Media Boycott 55:35 Nishesh Basavareddy 57:44 Sinner Odds 1:01:46 Rafa Hypothetical 1:03:55 Ruud def. Safiullin 1:06:50 Zverev Adaptation 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.