Special Guest: Jannik Sinner, Men's Champion + Sabalenka Reigns Supreme in the Desert
16/03/2026 | 58 min
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.
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The Big T: Drop Shot Championship Edition: Medvedev stuns Alcaraz, sets up Showdown v. Sinner + Sabalenka & Rybakina duel in the Desert
15/03/2026 | 22 min
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.
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The Big T Drop Shot Edition: Are Alcaraz and Sinner Destined For A Championship Slugfest In The Desert?
14/03/2026 | 23 min
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 against the favored Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.Gilbert and Petchey also dissect the the re-invention of Alcaraz’s serve and how some mechanical tweaks have made it one of the most improved shots in tennis history.
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THE BIG T: Drop Shot Edition
13/03/2026 | 23 min
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.
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Live from The BNP PARIBAS OPEN with Special Guest Joao Fonseca and Guest Host Chris Eubanks
11/03/2026 | 1 h
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 Brazilian National Team for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.Eubanks and Coco resume their friendly rivalry and convince BG to weight in on if they’ve ever gotten aggressive during a match or in warmups. Plus a special segment with the fans who serve up questions for our hosts including what to do when your club team gets too serious with spreadsheets and data.
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Enter the greenroom of tennis legends and insiders as Brad Gilbert, Coco Vandeweghe, Andrea Petkovic, and Mark Petchey gather weekly on THE BIG T podcast to guide fans through the biggest storylines, sharpest debates, and competitive chaos shaping the global tennis landscape. Produced by the authority in tennis coverage for 23 years, Tennis Channel has designed THE BIG T podcast to deliver elevated tennis conversations intended to make you feel as though you’re pulling up a chair alongside four of the sport’s most respected minds.
Each episode is suited to help tennis fans cut through the clutter and get right to the heart of what matters in the tennis world.
Brad Gilbert, former World No. 4 and 20-time ATP titleholder, brings unmatched perspective from a career that includes coaching legends Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and Coco Gauff. His relationships, instincts, and energy are second to none.Coco Vandeweghe, former US Open Doubles Champion and WTA veteran of 15 seasons, offers bold, fearless opinions shaped by the same competitive edge that defined her career.Andrea Petkovic, former World No. 9 and German No. 1 with seven career titles, has emerged as one of the sport’s most thoughtful voices since retiring in 2022—known for her nuanced analysis and storytelling as a broadcaster and host.Mark Petchey, a decade-long ATP professional, is revered for his tennis intellect and coaching acumen, having worked closely with Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu.
Unlike other tennis podcasts, THE BIG T is on location at the sport’s biggest events—bringing fans courtside conversations with the true MVPs of the tennis world. From Melbourne to Indian Wells, Rome, and beyond, the show skips the small talk to deliver bold takes, real scoops, and insider perspective.
Whether it’s Sinner vs. Alcaraz, the legacy of the Big Three, or the ever-evolving WTA landscape, THE BIG T is designed to make you the smartest tennis fan in the room.New episodes every Wednesday.
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