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On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross makes predictions for the 2026 ATP year-end championships in Turin, Italy. First, we'll welcome back Hugh Clarke, author of Thread of Order, to answer essential questions about all eight competitors: Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli, Arthur Fils, Frances Tiafoe and Rafael Jodar.Link to Hugh's Thread of Order: https://hughclarke.substack.com/0:00 Intro1:50 Rafael Jodar5:40 Flavio Cobolli9:35 Frances Tiafoe16:55 Arthur Fils22:40 Daniil Medvedev27:35 Ben Shelton34:55 Alexander Zverev39:50 Carlos Alcaraz45:00 Missed Turin52:25 McEnroe Group Predictions59:23 Lendl Group Predictions1:07:40 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 breaks down Carlos Alcaraz's revenge win over Ben Shelton in the final of the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters. We'll discuss Alcaraz's crucial adjustments, where Shelton fell short and what Juan Carlos Ferrero might focus on with the American.0:00 Intro1:10 Alcaraz Return Adjustment9:05 The Zverev Tactic13:50 Shelton’s Forehand29:25 Alcaraz Conclusion 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.

Carlos Alcaraz played Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Paris Masters, with a spot in the ATP Finals in Turin on the line for the American. 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 breaks down Carlos Alcaraz's impressive victories over Daniil Medvedev and Alex de Minaur to win the Vienna 500. We'll also look at Valentin Vacherot's comeback win over Jiri Lehecka in Basel. And a quarter-by-quarter of the Rolex Paris Masters.0:00 Intro1:30 Alcaraz in Vienna13:30 De Minaur Improvement17:50 Zverev's Loss21:50 Vacherot d. Lehecka Basel29:35 Shelton x JCF33:22 Paris Intro34:05 Zverev Quarter39:09 Shelton Quarter43:58 Medvedev Quarter48:22 Alcaraz Quarter52:50 Final WeekendThanks to @duva-life for sponsoring this video.Check out Fitnexa SomniPods 3 here and get $10 off: https://go.fitnexa.com/8o4oBjCoupon code: GILL10 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 Lorenzo Musetti's convincing win over Taylor Fritz to claim his first title in four years at the Lyon ATP 250.Thanks to @duva-life for sponsoring this video.Check out Fitnexa SomniPods 3 here and get $10 off: https://go.fitnexa.com/8o4oBjCoupon code: GILL100:00 Intro2:00 Musetti Counter-attacking9:21 Fritz Matchup Problem12:50 Fritz Errors Off Variety18:05 Musetti Conclusions24:00 Saudi Issues25:40 Crosscourt Coverage 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 starts with a miniature Monday Match Analysis on Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's crowning moment in Shanghai, a 3-set win over Rafael Jodar to win his first big title. Then, your comments, including: the 2026 disappointment rankings, the challenges of comparing eras, the Monfils - Svitolina split and retirement controversy, comparing Joao Fonseca first two seasons on tour and more!0:00 Intro1:00 Fokina d. Jodar Shanghai23:45 Yearly Disappointment Rankings30:48 Comparing Eras34:40 Monfils Retirement/Divorce41:08 What Era is this42:44 Fonseca Season Conclusion46:30 Jodar’s Behavior49:15 Weakest YE No. 151:05 Tennis Play by PlayThanks to @duva-life for sponsoring this video.Check out Fitnexa SomniPods 3 here and get $10 off: https://go.fitnexa.com/8o4oBjCoupon code: GILL10 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... is professional tennis right now the best its ever been? Gill Gross brings on four expert friends from other sports to help discuss. Results don’t help us here. We cannot have 2007 Roger Federer play against 2025 Carlos Alcaraz. We can have 2026 Novak Djokovic play Jannik Sinner, but we can’t have 2011 Djokovic play Sinner. That makes this question… frustrating. It is so obvious to me that in order to investigate this, we have to broaden the scope and LEARN from how other sports grapple with the same exact question. Plus there’s this… if every other sports is definitively getting better, then what are the chances tennis is the lone exception? On the contrary, if there are other sports that aren’t getting better. Maybe tennis is one of them.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 Intro2:33 James on Golf22:24 Dabbundo on Soccer37:15 Jack on Baseball51:22 Drew on Basketball1:13:45 Conclusion on Tennis 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 and Alex Gruskin pick the next players who will win their first major title, draft style, ATP and WTA.0:00 Intro8:11 1st Round18:00 2nd Round26:00 3rd Round35:30 4th Round42:25 5th Round48:00 6th Round55:30 7th Round1:01:35 8th Round 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 questions, including: how should the tennis calendar be fixed, why does Adrian Mannarino beat big hitters, how are ATP rule changes decided, why do we know so little about Jannik Sinner's injury, Flavio Cobolli's hot and cold nature, Ben Shelton's development, could players start switching rackets more aggressively and MORE.Thanks to Fitnexa for sponsoring this video.Check out Fitnexa SomniPods 3 here and get $10 off: https://go.fitnexa.com/8o4oBjCoupon code: GILL100:00 Intro0:38 Tennis Calendar9:30 Adrian Mannarino12:30 ATP Rule Changes16:10 Sinner Secretism21:27 Flavio Cobolli28:30 Hubert Hurkacz33:55 Iga Swiatek39:55 Pmac on Novak43:15 Ben Shelton49:30 Nikola Bartunkova50:15 Switching Rackets54:15 Dimitrov vs Big 4 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 Rolex Shanghai Masters men's singles draw with dark horses, upset alerts, popcorn matchups and predictions. Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton and Felix Auger-Aliassime are the top seeds.0:00 Intro2:40 Zverev Quarter8:37 Shelton Quarter14:20 FAA Quarter18:34 Alcaraz Quarter25:55 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.