Steve Flink on Zverev, Sinner & Disappointment Rankings at Roland Garros '26 | Monday Match Analysis

Steve Flink on Zverev, Sinner & Disappointment Rankings at Roland Garros '26 | Monday Match Analysis

On Monday Match Analysis, Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink joins the show as we wrap up coverage of Roland Garros 2026. We discuss the Major sea-change for Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner's physicality, the mid-2000s generation and my Disappointment Rankings. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Zverev’s Triumph 16:00 New 2 Era 18:00 Sinner’s Physicality 31:35 Slamless GOAT 34:30 Mid-200s Gen 44:06 Disappointment Rankings IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ [https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross [https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross] 24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gill Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross [https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross] The Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe [https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe] Become a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join] Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee [https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee] AUDIO PODCAST FEEDS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg [https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg] Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Roland Garros Mailbag (2026)

On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments post-Roland Garros 2026, including: now that they’re tied in slams who has had the better career between Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev, how can Jannik Sinner fix his heat problem, which young players such as Mensik, Tien, Jodar and Fonseca are best built for grass, why isn’t Ben Shelton more consistent and much more. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Zverev vs Medvedev All-Time 7:05 Fixing Sinner’s Heat Issue 11:53 Top 10 Predictions 19:30 Zverev’s Future 23:40 Grass Questions 28:40 Zverev vs Wawrinka All-Time 33:00 Zverev l'équipe Interview 38:00 Cobolli and Chwalinska 41:50 Shelton Inconsistency 44:30 Sinner Press Conference 47:47 Stock Up Stock Down 51:50 Surface Homogenization 54:20 Wimbledon Seeding 56:20 Covering Zverev DV 57:55 Federer’s Athleticism 1:00:00 Media Boycott IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ [https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross [https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross] 24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gill Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross [https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross] The Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe [https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe] Become a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join] Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee [https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee] AUDIO PODCAST FEEDS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg [https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg] Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zverev Wins 1st Major Title at Roland Garros in Tense 5-Setter vs. Cobolli | Monday Match Analysis

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross breaks down Alexander Zverev's maiden major title at Roland Garros 2026. He beat Flavio Cobolli in 5-sets to finally shed the title of "the best to never win a slam." We'll cover what it means for his legacy, how he developed to get here, where he was better than Cobolli and how the final played out. Lastly, we'll hit on Zverev's controversial cloud off-court. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Legacy Changer 3:40 Zverev’s Development 9:50 Zverev d. Cobolli Keys 18:25 Chronological Analysis 38:35 DV Allegations IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ [https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross [https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross] 24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gill Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross [https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross] The Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe [https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe] Become a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join] Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee [https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee] AUDIO PODCAST FEEDS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg [https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg] Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andreeva vs. Chwalinska Roland Garros 2026 Final | Post-Match

19-year old Mirra Andreeva battled qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the 2026 Roland Garros women's final. A first-time major champion was crowned. Gill Gross breakdown and analysis... IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ [https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross [https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross] 24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gill Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross [https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross] The Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe [https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe] Become a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join] Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee [https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee] AUDIO PODCAST FEEDS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg [https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg] Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PREVIEW | Zverev vs. Cobolli Roland Garros 2026 Final | Monday Match Analysis

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross reacts to Alexander Zverev’s semifinal win over Jakup Mensik, and Matteo Arnaldi’s shocking withdrawal. Then, a preview of the 2026 Roland Garros men’s final: Zverev vs. Flavio Cobolli. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Zverev def. Mensik 16:30 Arnaldi Withdrawal 21:33 Final Preview IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ [https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross [https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross] 24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gill Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross [https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross] The Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe [https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe] Become a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join] Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee [https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee] AUDIO PODCAST FEEDS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg [https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_yg] Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.