Alcaraz vs. Zverev was a WILD RIDE | Australian Open 2026

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.

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles draw quarter-by-quarter. We'll go quarter-by-quarter with dark horses, upset alerts, popcorn matchups and predictions. Carlos Alcaraz will attempt to become the youngest ever to win the career grand slam. Jannik Sinner eyes his 3rd consecutive title in Melbourne. Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev met in the semis last year, and they round out the top-four seeds. Plenty of intrigue exists with players such as Daniil Medvedev, Lorenzo Musetti, Alex de Minaur, Alexander Bublik, Taylor Fritz and more. Join our Tribe community at gillgross.tribechat.com .... and play our picks challenge on Ballkie here: https://www.ballkie.com/leagues?join=45f1e11b86.0:00 Intro4:00 Alcaraz Quarter13:40 Zverev Quarter28:42 Djokovic Quarter42:05 Sinner Quarter50:35 Final Weekend58:19 Ballkie Picks 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.

Former No. 2 Casper Ruud joins Gill Gross ahead of his Australian Open campaign. Casper and fiancé Maria are expecting their first-born soon, and Casper confirms here he will leave Australia for the birth if necessary. They'll also discuss Ruud's plans to bring in another coach at some point in time; his father, former top-50 professional Christian Ruud, has led Casper's team for his whole career up to this point. They'll also explore how the game has changed in recent years as well as Ruud's decision to play with a smaller headsize on his Yonex EZONE. 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.