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Enter the greenroom of tennis legends, coaches and insiders as Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic, Mark Petchey and Nick Monroe gather weekly 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 serve every level of fandom with a front row seat and backstage pass to key tournaments. 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. Andrea Petkovic , former World No. 9 and German No. 1 with seven career titles, has

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What is The BIG T about?

Enter the greenroom of tennis legends, coaches and insiders as Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic, Mark Petchey and Nick Monroe gather weekly to guide fans through the biggest storylines, sharpest debates and competitive chaos shaping the global tennis landscape.

What has The BIG T covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Sinner Hires Magnus Norman || Learner Tien 1 on 1" (28 October 2026, 52 minutes), "Rafa Jodar: Tennis’ New Villain? || Svitolina & Monfils Part Ways" (21 October 2026, 36 minutes), and "Coco Gauff & The Online Hate Problem || Qinwen Zheng Makes History" (14 October 2026, 73 minutes).

How often does The BIG T publish?

The BIG T publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 87 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The BIG T?

Booking probability for The BIG T is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The BIG T requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The BIG T's contact route on record: verified email.

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  • The BIG T

    Sinner Hires Magnus Norman || Learner Tien 1 on 1

    Oct 28, 202652 min

    BG & Nick were settling in for a nice, calm episode when BOOM, the news broke: Magnus Norman is replacing Darren Cahill on Jannik Sinner’s coaching team, and BG has the inside scoop. The guys celebrate Stan Wawrinka’s...

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    Rafa Jodar: Tennis’ New Villain? || Svitolina & Monfils Part Ways

    Oct 21, 202636 min

    BG & Petko are oceans apart but bonded by their love of tennis as they break down trending stories and results. Our dynamic podcast duo dissects Maja Chwalinska’s Wuhan win and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina’s title in...

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    Coco Gauff & The Online Hate Problem || Qinwen Zheng Makes History

    Oct 14, 20261h 13m

    This week’s tennis IQ is off the charts as Petko & BG are reunited. The duo dives into the Asian Swing, from Qinwen Zheng becoming the 1st Chinese woman to win the China Open to Alcaraz & company sounding off on the...

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    Sinner Shuts It Down For ‘26 || Djokovic & Alcaraz Crowned in Asia

    Oct 7, 202655 min

    Recording THE BIG T from Mauritius and Greece was not on the schedule, but when Jannik Sinner announces he is done for 2026, Novak Djokovic proves to be Superhuman, Daniil Medvedev gets disqualified and Carlos Alcaraz...

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    BG'S TENNIS TIPS || Level Up Your Match Play

    Oct 2, 20266 min

    Brad Gilbert knows how to 'win ugly,' but in this lesson the legendary tennis coach, player and now podcaster reminds you how prepare for match play and avoid in-match nerves. This episode will strengthen your resolve...

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    Zverev and Alcaraz Power Team Europe || Laver Cup Wrap Up

    Sep 28, 202638 min

    Blazers off, sleeves rolled up…Mark Petchey recruits Steve Weissman and Prakash Amritraj for an ‘After Dark,’ post Laver Cup edition of THE BIG T, fresh off Team Europe's dominant 13-5 win in London. The trio shares the...

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    Tiafoe 2.0 || 'Big Foe' Joins The Big T To Talk About His Transformation & New Mindset

    Sep 23, 20261h 2m

    World No. 8 Frances Tiafoe finally brings the aura to THE BIG T as he opens up to Nick Monroe about the habits and mindset overhaul behind his stellar 2026 along with the state of American men's tennis and more. BG and...

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    US OPEN FINALE || 'Alexander the Great’' - Zverev Captures 2nd Slam || Are Zverev, Rybakina & Siniakova 1st Ballot Hall Of Famers?

    Sep 14, 202634 min

    BG & Ajla pull the 'night-shift' to close out the US Open and break down Alexander Zverev's win over Ben Shelton in the Men's Final. Plus they dive into whether Zverev, Rybakina and Siniakova are future first ballot...

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    US OPEN DAY 14 ‖ Rybakina Reigns In NY || Shelton vs. Zverev/ Inside The Matchup (Men’s Final)

    Sep 13, 202629 min

    Elena Rybakina downs two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to capture her first US Open title and solidify her World No. 1 ranking. BG and Ajla break down how the match turned.  BG puts on his...

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    US OPEN DAY 13 ‖ Rybakina vs. Sabalenka: Table For Two || Women's Final Preview

    Sep 12, 202626 min

    BG & Ajla preview Saturday's Women's Final between new World #1 Elena Rybakina and back-to-back defending champion, Aryna Sabalenka. The duo also breaks down Coco Gauff's stunning loss, Jessica Pegula's reaction to...

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    US OPEN DAY 12 || Shelton vs. Tiafoe || Zverev vs. Khachanov || Men's Semis Preview

    Sep 11, 202626 min

    The Men's Semis are set at the US Open, and BG & Ajla break down Tiafoe vs. Shelton and Zverev vs. Khachanov. BG explains Shelton's path while Ajla makes the case for Tiafoe. Plus, BG and Ajla debate the most annoying...

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    US OPEN DAY 11 || Coco & Rybakina Punch Ticket To Semis || More On Shelton-Alcaraz Thriller & Michelsen-Tiafoe Hug

    Sep 10, 202627 min

    The Women's Semis are set, and BG & Ajla trade sides to gameplan Sabalenka-Pegula and Rybakina-Coco. But first, they relive a night of tennis that didn't wrap until 3:33am with Shelton outlasting Alcaraz in a thriller...

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    US OPEN DAY 10 || Sabalenka Surges Into Semis || Who Is Botic van de Zandschulp?

    Sep 9, 202630 min

    BG and Ajla open Day 10 with a coin toss and a flashback: 25 years ago, BG coached Andre Agassi through a gutting four-tiebreak-set loss to Pete Sampras in the US Open quarterfinals. From there it's straight to the...

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    US OPEN DAY 9 || Zheng Stuns Swiatek || Six Americans Reach QFs

    Sep 8, 202626 min

    It’s day nine at the US Open, and the underdogs keep rolling. BG & Ajla break down Qinwen Zheng’s stunning comeback against Iga Swiatek after going down 0-5, plus Mirra Andreeva’s emotional win over friend Anastasia...

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    US OPEN DAY 8 || Who Wore It Better? ‖ Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Noskova & More From The US Open

    Sep 7, 202628 min

    It’s Day 8 at the US Open, and BG has a new look — rocking Carlos Alcaraz’s jersey. BG & Ajla break down the biggest matches from Saturday night and recap a loaded Sunday slate, including Sabalenka vs. Townsend, Noskova...

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    US OPEN DAY 7 II Stunning Losses For Americans Keys & Fritz ‖ Previews - Tiafoe vs. Medvedev, Sabalenka vs. Townsend, Kostyuk vs. Noskova

    Sep 6, 202624 min

    US Open Day 7 hits the midway point, "hump day" as BG calls it, and BG & Ajla break down what happened with Madison Keys and Taylor Fritz. Then we deep dive into Round 4, analyzing Tiafoe vs. Medvedev, Sabalenka vs...

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    US OPEN DAY 6 ‖ Alcaraz Adds Undershirt ‖ Sabalenka ‘Smokes’ Opponent

    Sep 5, 202629 min

    Tennis legend Jim Courier has dubbed BG & Ajla the “odd couple,” and on Day 6 they lean all the way in. BG’s been making the rounds with tennis content creators, and Ajla unveils her power rankings before the two dig...

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    US OPEN DAY 5 || Alcaraz Drops ‘Load Management’ Bombshell || ‘Serious’ Sabalenka Sets The Record Straight With Reporter

    Sep 4, 202625 min

    BG and Ajla are back at the BJK National Tennis Center for US Open Day 5. Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the third round, then used his presser to hint at extended breaks during the season, sparking a load management...

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    US OPEN: DAY FOUR ‖ Zverev Survives ‖ Nakashima & Jodar Stunned || A Chat With Lleyton Hewitt

    Sep 3, 202649 min

    BG and Ajla go ‘off-campus’ to the set of Racquet Magazine at South Street Seaport for Day Four. Conversations range from Brandon Nakashima's upset loss to Alex Michelsen, the benefits of pickle-juice, influencers...

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    THE BIG T – DAY THREE || Tiafoe 5-Set Thriller Recap || Happy 40th, Gael Monfils || Preview of Alcaraz, Anisimova & Shelton-Day Four

    Sep 2, 202623 min

    BG and Ajla pour a couple of Honeydeuces to kick things off, toasting Gael Monfils on his 40th birthday and retirement, and raising another to Stan Wawrinka as he closes out his career. Then it's on to recapping Frances...

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