Monday Match Analysis

On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments following the 2026 US Open, including: did Alexander Zverev actually improve, who will Juan Carlos Ferrero coach next, what are the next steps in Ben Shelton's development, does Carlos Alcaraz lack a solid mode, the data behind new balls and much much more.
0:00 Intro
0:40 Did Zverev Improve
6:50 US Open Radio
9:37 Top 10 Strengths
18:44 Ferrero's Next Client
20:45 Predicting Final Wrong
26:17 Watching Live Tennis
30:58 Mental Techniques
37:00 Zverev Future
41:18 New Ball Effects
45:30 Shelton Development
49:45 Craig Tiley, Kalshi
57:58 Year End 1
1:00:15 Revealing Tactics
1:03:11 Alcaraz Solidity
1:08:12 Djokovic 25
1:10:35 Zverev Marketability
1:14:40 Rybakina USO Prep
1:16:35 Shelton's Serve
1:20:07 Good Shot Selection
1:21:00 Tsitsipas Form
1:22:35 No WTA Bots
1:25:35 Women Favs at USO

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On Monday Match Analysis, Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink joins the show as we wrap up coverage of US Open 2026. We'll discuss where Alexander Zverev showed growth on his run to his 2nd major title, was any more expected out of Ben Shelton, how was Carlos Alcaraz effected by the injury break, plus talk on Novak Djokovic, Frances Tiafoe, Karen Khachanov, Alexander Blockx and the disappointment power rankings.
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0:00 Intro
2:40 Zverev's Title Run
8:28 Shelton's Runner-Up
18:12 Return of Alcaraz
28:10 Tiafoe & Khachanov
34:00 Novak Djokovic Exit
40:55 Alexander Blockx
43:00 Disappointment Rankings

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On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Alexander Zverev's 4-set win over Ben Shelton to win the 2026 US Open. We'll jump right into Zverev's tactical performance on his forehand, effective return strategy and why this match was the best mentality Zverev has ever showcased in a big match. Then, we'll assess Shelton's performance, address the ball bouncing controversy and finish on Zverev's legacy.
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0:00 Intro
1:10 Forehand Tactics
12:20 Ultra-Deep Returning
17:30 Mental Masterpiece?
21:50 Shelton Assessment
35:15 Ball Bouncing
42:30 Zverev’s Legacy

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On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects the highly anticipated all-American semifinal between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe. Plus, Alexander Zverev vs. Karen Khachanov and the women's semifinals where Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina beat Coco Gauff. Lastly, a preview of the men's final on Sunday - Zverev vs. Shelton.
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0:00 Intro
1:00 Shelton def. Tiafoe
17:45 Zverev def. Khachanov
27:20 Sabalenka def. Pegula
33:00 Rybakina def. Gauff
37:15 Zverev vs. Shelton PREVIEW

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Gill Gross reacts to Ben Shelton's monumental performance to take out Carlos Alcaraz in a 5th-set tiebreak to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 US Open. Plus, Frances Tiafoe's improbably comeback against Alex Michelsen.

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