The Big T

Day Three at Roland Garros delivered the goods — and Petko and Brad Gilbert had a birds-eye view.  Medvedev goes down in five to wildcard Adam Walton in one of the biggest shocks of the tournament, 17-year-old Moïse Kouamé stuns Cilic with a scorching display, and it's last dance territory as both Monfils and Wawrinka face the curtain at Roland Garros.  Plus, Jovic beats Eala, Navarro advances, an...

Paris is turning up the heat, and the first two days at Roland Garros didn't disappoint. Petko and Brad Gilbert are back in the booth breaking down everything you need to know. Novak Djokovic survives a first-set scare against ‘SERVE-BOT,’  G.M. Perricard.  There's a ‘New Rafa’ in town as Jodar scorches past Kovacevic in what could be a favorable draw for the Spaniard and the heat is already becom...

We are LIVE from Paris. The clay is red, the stakes are historic, and The Big T is open for business. Brad Gilbert kicks off Roland Garros 2026 with the perfect guest — his close friend of over 40 years, the legendary Darren Cahill, coach of World No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Two old friends. Forty years of receipts. Everything you need to know about the most important two weeks in tennis. Both grinded th...

The draws are out, the stakes are high, and the debates are HEATED! Brad Gilbert, fresh off of his clay court, spoof of Carlos Alcaraz's recent magazine cover, joins Chiz, and Nick at Tennis Channel Studios with your ultimate Roland Garros preview. Is Sinner already booking his victory speech? Can Coco defend her crown on the Parisian clay? And is this finally the year Novak Djokovic chases down t...

What a weekend in Rome! Elina Svitolina — last week's special guest on The Big T — backed up her appearance in style, taking down American phenom Coco Gauff in a thrilling three-set battle to claim her 3rd Italian Open title and first in eight years. Then, just 24 hours later, hometown hero Jannik Sinner delivered a masterclass, defeating the resurgent Casper Ruud to win his sixth consecutive Mast...

Petko and Petchey are joined for the first time by Notorious "P," Prakash "Worldwide" Amritraj in Rome and they are NOT wasting a single second. Our trio kicks things off with one of the greatest what-were-you-doing-that-day moments in tennis history between Roger and Rafa. They dissect the clay court chaos and upsets ahead of Roland Garros and shed a bright spotlight on the Grand Slam prize money...

🎂 Big T birthday szn — Carlos Alcaraz turns 23 and Aryna Sabalenka turns 28. Celebratory vibes from the jump. 🇮🇹 Mark Petchey and Coco Vandeweghe are ON LOCATION at the Italian Open in Rome — in the heart of the action, hobnobbing with the best in the game. 🐐 Jannik Sinner just won Madrid. Should we hand him every trophy now and call it a clay season? The debate is real. 👑 Novak Djokovic is BAC...

🎾 "Sin-Sational" — Jannik Sinner dominates Alexander Zverev in just 58 minutes in Madrid, claiming a record-setting fifth Masters 1000 title 🎾 Brad Gilbert and Nick Monroe break down Sinner's masterful performance and historic achievement 🎾 Monroe revisits BG's jaw-dropping "Nostradamus-like" prediction from January — that Sinner would lose only five matches in 2026, putting him in elite compan...

THE BIG T | Episode 18 — Presented by ServiceNow Petch and Petko are back and they are NOT wasting any time.  Episode 18 opens with breaking news that Jannik Sinner does not need a dating app — Petch has thoughts, opinions and a sarcastic take that sets the tone perfectly for everything that follows. The big story out of Madrid — Carlos Alcaraz is OUT of Rome AND Roland Garros. We're talking about...

Tennis just got a major shake-up. In today’s Big T-Drop Shot, episode, we break down the shocking injury news surrounding Carlos Alcaraz, as the young superstar is set to miss both Rome and Roland Garros. What does this mean for the clay season—and the race for Grand Slam glory? Hosts Brad Gilbert and Mark Petchey dive deep into the ripple effects across the tennis world. With Alcaraz sidelined, t...

The Big T brings the heat this week with bold takes, big questions, and a legend added to the mix. Brad Gilbert and Coco Vandeweghe dive straight into the biggest story in tennis — the status of Carlos Alcaraz. With concerns around his wrist and forearm, could Roland Garros already be in jeopardy for the former World #1? With opportunity opening up, the conversation turns to Munich Open Champ Ben...

Shockwaves hit the clay as Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic withdraw from the Madrid Open, leaving one of the biggest stops on tour suddenly wide open. On this Drop Shot Edition of The Big T, Brad Gilbert and Nick Monroe break down what these high-profile absences really mean—from the physical toll of the clay season to the strategic and financial ripple effects behind the scenes. With the top se...

The buzz from Jannik Sinner's masterful Monte Carlo performance is still being felt around the tennis world as Brad Gilbert and Nick Monroe dig into his fourth consecutive Masters 1000 win, reclaiming the World #1 ranking and grabbing a firm hold of the SINCARAZ rivalry. How will Carlos Alcaraz respond as the clay season progresses?   Plus, recent co-host Chris Eubanks catches up with actor and st...

Jannik Sinner wins his 27th title and regains the World #1 ranking, beating rival Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to capture the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters. Brad Gilbert, Coco Vandeweghe and special guest, Paul Annacone recap this chapter of the SINCARAZ rivalry. Annacone, who coached both Roger Federer and Pete Sampras gets nostalgic with Gilbert, who coached Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick. Both lo...

In this episode of THE BIG T, Brad Gilbert welcomes Nick Monroe to the podcast as they slide onto the red clay of Monte Carlo and recap the movers and shakers from Houston, Charleston and Marrakech. From Tommy Paul's fighting spirit and Jess Pegula's back to back dominance to a Rocky Balboa-esque feel-good story, this episode covers it all. Gilbert and Monroe examine Iga Swiatek's mission in Mallo...

This week it’s CLAY TIME on the BIG T Podcast. Andrea Petkovic is joined by Charleston’s own Alison Riske-Amritraj as they discuss the annual transition from the hard courts to the clay. The hosts talk about their own struggles - and successes - on the ‘dirt’ and which players benefit most on both the European red clay and the less common ‘green’ version played in the USA.  Special guest Jessica P...

We kickoff this episode of THE BIG T with Andrea Petkovic and Mark Petchey taste testing the $100 Golden Glizzy Caviar Hotdog in Miami where Week Two of tennis action serves up stunning upsets and incredible matchups.   Iga Swiatek parts ways with coaching guru Wim Fissette and Petchey and Petko analyze who could be next for the former World Cup #1. Could THE BIG T’s own Brad Gilbert get a call or...

The Big T ventures east from Indian Wells to Miami for the second leg of the 'Sunshine Double' as hosts Andrea Petkovic and Mark Petchey are on location to check the temperature on all the breaking news and developments in the tennis world. Can Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka complete the tough task of winning back to back 1000's or will it be Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina's turn in the Magi...

Men's Champion, Jannik Sinner joins THE BIG T Podcast, Live from the BNP PARIBAS OPEN as hosts Brad Gilbert, Coco Vandeweghe and Mark Petchey recap an epic Championship Sunday from Indian Wells. Plus we look ahead to the Miami Open to see if Sabalenka and Sinner can complete the 'Sunshine Double' or if Rybakina, Mensik and Alcaraz can take the crown. For video versions check out Tennis Channel’s Y...

The Championship Showdowns in the desert are set! In this DROP SHOT edition of THE BIG T Brad Gilbert and Coco Vandeweghe dissect and analyze the Women's Final between Sabalenka and Rybakina and the Men's Final between Sinner and Medvedev. For video versions check out Tennis Channel’s Youtube page https://www.youtube.com/@TennisChannel or the Tennis Channel App for all episodes and bonus scenes.

Brad Gilbert and Mark Petchey unite for a rapid fire, ‘Drop Shot’ edition of the Big T, live at the BNP Paribas Open. The coaching tandem analyzes the upcoming hard-hitting final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, a rematch of the Australian Open Women’s Final. Plus, BG and Petch reveal how they would coach Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev respectively in their upcoming Semi-Finals ag...

This DROPSHOT version of THE BIG T breaks down an epic day of tennis featuring 8 QF's matchups with the likes of Sinner, Alcaraz, Zverev and Sabalenka advancing. We also dissect Elina Svitolina's upset of Iga Swiatek. Hosts Brad Gilbert and Mark Petchey break down the key moments and preview the Women's Semi-Finals from a coaches perspective. For video versions check out Tennis Channel’s Youtube p...

Hosts Brad Gilbert, Coco Vandeweghe and guest-host Chris Eubanks go live from the Paradise Pavilion at the BNP Paribas Open to recap the biggest stories from week one and look ahead to how week two is shaping up. Special guest Joao Fonseca stops by to talk about his early round success and the excitement of Brazilian fans following him worldwide. Fonseca also provides a scouting report on the Braz...

The BIG T is in the heart of Tennis Paradise this week as Brad Gilbert, Coco Vandeweghe and Mark Petchey provide a first look at the main draws. Can Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva repeat or will Alcaraz, Sinner, Sabalenka or Iga reign supreme in the desert? Gilbert also weighs in on which American has the best chance of winning it all while Petch and Coco offer their predictions and analysis of th...

On this episode, US Tennis legend and International Tennis Hall Of Fame President Patrick McEnroe joins THE BIG T to dissect the current state of US Tennis and look ahead to Roger Federer's Hall Of Fame Induction this coming summer.   McEnroe, Brad Gilbert and guest Co-Host, Alison Riske Amritraj also discuss the impact of tennis rivalries throughout history with Borg vs. McEnroe, Chrissy vs. Mart...