The Big T

Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic, Mark Petchey, Coco Vandeweghe
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Enter the greenroom of tennis legends and insiders as Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic, Mark Petchey, and Coco Vandeweghe 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 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. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch full episodes on YouTube.com/TennisChannel and on the Tennis Channel App, featuring exclusive premium bonus content.

  1. 15 hrs ago

    Day 13 - THE BIG T AT RG: DROPSHOT EDITION - RG Finals Are Set... Andreeva vs. Chwalinska & Zverev vs. Cobolli - Who Will Win It All?

    Brad Gilbert and Petko are back for Day 13 as Paris delivers a day nobody saw coming. The headline: Matteo Arnaldi retires before his semifinal, handing Flavio Cobolli a walkover into his first Grand Slam final — only the second man in the Open Era to get there that way, joining Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon 2022. BG and Petko break down Sunday's men's final, where Zverev enters with a 3-1 head-to-head edge over Cobolli after dispatching Mensik. Then it's all about the women's final: 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva, the youngest Grand Slam finalist since Coco Gauff in 2022, against qualifier Maja Chwalinska — ranked 114th, never faced a Top 10 player, and only the second qualifier in Open Era history to reach a Grand Slam final, joining Emma Raducanu at the 2021 US Open. Can Chwalinska pull a Raducanu? BG and Petko dig in. Plus — two full episodes drop this weekend, recorded right after each final with Prakash Amritraj and special guest Lindsay Davenport.   🎾 Arnaldi retires — Cobolli becomes only the second man in the Open Era to receive a walkover into a Grand Slam final  🎾 Zverev vs. Mensik recap — how Zverev set up Sunday's final holding a 3-1 H2H edge over Cobolli  🎾 Women's final preview — Andreeva (19, seeded 8th) vs. Chwalinska (24, ranked 114th) in a matchup with no precedent  🎾 The Raducanu question — can Chwalinska complete the most improbable Grand Slam run since the 2021 US Open?  🎾 Historic stakes — the lowest-ranked finalist in Roland Garros history vs. the youngest finalist since Gauff in 2022  🎾 Weekend finals reminder — two full Big T episodes drop after each final, with Prakash Amritraj joining the desk The Big T new episodes drop daily during Roland Garros on the Tennis Channel App, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.

    21 min

  2. 1 day ago

    DAY 12 - THE BIG T AT RG: DROPSHOT EDITION - Andreeva Advances to 1st RG Final, Chwalinska looking to complete ‘Chwa-nderella’ story + Preview Of Zverev vs. Mensik & Cobolli vs Arnaldi

    Brad Gilbert and Andrea Petkovic are perched above Court Philippe-Chatrier for Day 12 of the Roland Garros Drop Shot Edition, and the women's draw has delivered one of the most unlikely finals in recent memory. BG and Petko break down Mirra Andreeva's clinical win over Kostyuk to reach her first Grand Slam final — and what her clay-court dominance this season says about her ceiling. Then we unpack the ‘Chwa-nderella’ story that nobody saw coming: a qualifier ranked 114th in the world, now matching the all-time qualifier semifinal record. They also preview the men's semifinals between heavy-hitters, Zverev vs. Mensik and the crafty Italians, Cobolli vs. Arnaldi. Plus, a programming note — two full episodes this weekend for the finals. 🎾 Andreeva advances to RG Final — the clay queen (20-3 this season) punches her ticket to Saturday's title match 🎾 The Chwa-nderella story — how qualifier Maja Chwalinska (ranked 114th) reached her first Tour SF and matched history 🎾 Shnaider vs. Chwalinska recap — two left-handers, one stunning result 🎾 Men's SF preview — Zverev vs. Mensik and Cobolli vs. Arnaldi 🎾 Weekend finals announcement — two full Big T episodes coming Saturday and Sunday

    21 min

  3. 2 days ago

    Day 11 - THE BIG T AT RG: DROPSHOT EDITION - Sabalenka Implodes, Shnaider Stuns, & The Semis Are Set

    In a tournament that has delivered stunning upset after stunning upset, Diana Shnaider took down world number one Aryna Sabalenka — and the meltdown that followed became the story of Day 11. BG and Petko break down every moment of the chaos and ask the big question: was this a Shnaider masterclass, a Sabalenka collapse, or both? On the men's side, Flavio Cobolli kept Italy's Roland Garros takeover rolling with a statement win over Felix Auger-Aliassime, while Jakub Mensik continued to dazzle — powerful, fluid, moving like a gazelle and looking every bit like a future major contender. And the women's draw is set. Magdalena Chwalinska's win over Kalinskaya sets up two must-watch semis — Kostyuk vs. Andreeva and Shnaider vs. Chwalinska — and BG and Petko are making their picks. 🎾 Sabalenka's meltdown — what happened and what does it mean going forward? 🎾 Shnaider is for real — breaking down the upset of the tournament 🎾 Cobolli beats FAA — the Italian Invasion marches on 🎾 Mensik moves like a gazelle — the most athletic player left in the draw? 🎾 Chwalinska over Kalinskaya — a result nobody saw coming 🎾 Women's semis preview: Kostyuk vs. Andreeva & Shnaider vs. Chwalinska 🎾 BG & Petko make their picks for the Roland Garros women's final 🎙️ Hosted by BG & Petko, tennis legend and co-host | Watch on the TC App and YouTube. Listen on all major podcast platforms.

    22 min

  4. 3 days ago

    DAY 10 - THE BIG T AT RG: DROPSHOT EDITION - Serena Is Back! Tiafoe's Tough Exit, Kostyuk Reaches Semis, Italians Conquer RG-Minus Sinner

    WELCOME TO THE BIG T @ Roland Garros | Drop Shot Edition | Day 10 🎾 SERENA IS BACK — after nearly four years away, the G.O.A.T. announced her comeback via a Nike drop, heading to Queen's Club for doubles alongside Canadian teen Victoria Mboko. The tennis world awaits. 🎾 TOUGH LOSS FOR TIAFOE — Frances falls to Matteo Arnaldi in five sets, 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-4. Arnaldi reaches his first Grand Slam quarterfinal. 🎾 SABALENKA OVERPOWERS OSAKA — Aryna handles business against Naomi in a power-versus-power matchup and is now the odds-on favorite to claim her first Roland Garros title. The bracket is hers to lose. 🎾 ZVEREV ENDS JODAR’S MAGICAL RUN 🎾 ANDREEVA IS UNSTOPPABLE — Mirra dismantles Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-3 and it wasn't even that close. The 19-year-old Russian looks like a woman on a mission. Does anyone stop her? 🎾 KOSTYUK BEATS SVITOLINA — In one of the most emotionally charged matches in Roland Garros history, Marta Kostyuk defeats close friend and compatriot Elina Svitolina in three sets. Two Ukrainians, one court, a war back home — tennis at its most human. 🎾 ITALIANS CONQUER PARIS — BERRETTINI, COBOLLI, ARNALDI!!

    19 min

  5. 4 days ago

    DAY 9 - THE BIG T AT RG: DROPSHOT EDITION - Fonseca-Mania Rolls On, ELC Controversy, Cobolli & Kalinskaya Advance

    🎾 Electronic Line Calling controversy takes center stage — did Ruud get Scruud? 🎾 Fonseca Mania is in full effect at Roland Garros 🎾 Svajda-Man made Cobolli work for it — the first set he dropped all tournament 🎾 The Italian Invasion is real — Berrettini and Cobolli flying the flag 🎾 Kalinskaya survives a nail-biter against Potapova 🎾 Keys vs. Schneider serves up a match worth the watch 🎾 Tomorrow: Serena Comeback Convo 🎾Jodar vs. Zverev — first-ever meeting, must-see popcorn match 🎾 Mensik vs. Fonseca — Fonseca leads the career H2H 1-0 🎾 Svitolina vs. Kostyuk — two close friends from war-torn Ukraine meet on court, tied 1-1 in their career H2H, with Svitolina holding a massive 115-to-57 ace advantage in 2026. Could the serve be the difference? 🎾 Andreeva vs. Cirstea also on the slate 🎙️ Hosted by Petko & BG | Watch on the TC App and YouTube. Listen on all major podcast platforms.

    21 min
  6. THE BIG T At RG: DAY 8 - Kostyuk Shocks Iga, Jodar or Fonseca? Special Guest: Genie Bouchard

    5 days ago

    THE BIG T At RG: DAY 8 - Kostyuk Shocks Iga, Jodar or Fonseca? Special Guest: Genie Bouchard

    Middle Sunday at Roland Garros means one thing — BG and Petko take stock of a wild week one and set the stage for championship week.  Genie Bouchard stops by to talk about her TNT role covering RG, pickleball, and predictions, while the team fires off hot takes, drops the monthly, BIG T, mixed-power-rankings, and answers your fan mail. 🎾 Why did Sinner, Coco, and Iga all lose in week one?  🎾 Jodar vs. Fonseca — who joins Sinner & Alcaraz as the new Big Three?  🎾 Genie Bouchard on broadcasting, the PPA Tour, and life between two sports worlds  🎾 The Big T Monthly Mixed Power Rankings (TOP-5) 🎾 Fan Mail: Clay court tech, ELC, and Roland Garros spending habits  🎾 Monday preview: Sabalenka vs. Osaka, Tiafoe vs. Arnaldi, and Svajda-man   *Presented by SERVICE NOW    📺 Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@TennisChannel 📱 Stream all episodes + bonus scenes on the Tennis Channel App 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 Leave a Comment 📞 Call us: 1-844-678-BIGT 📧 Email us: theBIGT@tennischannel.com #TheBigT #RolandGarros #FrenchOpen #CocoGauff #Fonseca #TennisChannel #Tennis #WTA #ATP #GrandSlam

    59 min

  7. 6 days ago

    Day 7 - THE BIG T AT RG: DROPSHOT EDITION - Fonseca vs Djokovic Aftermath, Defending Champ Coco Stunned & 'Cinderella' Svajda!

    🎙️ Hosted by Petko & BG | Paris is electric — and not just for tennis. With PSG vs. Arsenal in the Champions League Final taking over the city, Petko and BG bring the energy for a massive Day Seven at Roland Garros. BG is fully embracing the Paris vibes — French beret and all. 🎾 Fonseca-mania is in full swing — the aftermath of his clash with Djokovic has everyone talking. 🎾 UPSET ALERT: Defending champion Coco Gauff is out! Anastasia Potapova stuns the fourth seed 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 in one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. 🎾 The story you need to know: Zachary Svajda — a relative unknown — just reached the fourth round of a major for the first time, beating 25th seed Cerundolo in five sets, and pointed to the sky for his late father, who was also his first coach. It's the kind of moment that reminds you why we watch. 🎾 Naomi Osaka reaches the fourth round at Roland Garros for the first time. 🎾 With Sinner out, Cobolli and Berrettini are flying the Italian flag. 🎾 Tomorrow brings Fonseca vs. Ruud, Bencic vs. Svitolina, and more. Don't miss it. Watch on the TC App and YouTube. Listen on all major podcast platforms. For video versions https://www.youtube.com/@TennisChannel Tennis Channel App for all episodes and bonus scenes. Follow. Download. Leave a comment. 1-844-678-BIGT theBIGT@tennischannel.com We love talking tennis with you. 🎾

    20 min

  8. 29 May

    Day 6 - THE BIG T AT RG: DROPSHOT EDITION - Iga Dominates, Rafa Releases New Doc, Sinner Aftermath...

    BG shows up in full Parisian mode — scarf and baguette, ready to break down every moment one day after one of the most eventful days in recent tennis history. Petko and BG reset after yesterday's chaos (Sinner's upset, Serena news, drama everywhere) and look ahead to what's coming on Day Seven. 🎾 Today's topics: The Rafa Nadal Netflix documentary is here — and the footage of the foot injury he played through for years will put his greatness in a whole new light Iga rolls on, Kostyuk looks sharp, and the rest of today's standout matches A preview of tomorrow: Coco Gauff, Sabalenka, and new fan favorite Moisé Kouamé all in action 🎙️ Hosted by Petko & BG | Recorded live from the booth at Roland Garros 📺 Watch on YouTube & the Tennis Channel App 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms

    19 min
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Enter the greenroom of tennis legends and insiders as Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic, Mark Petchey, and Coco Vandeweghe 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 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. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch full episodes on YouTube.com/TennisChannel and on the Tennis Channel App, featuring exclusive premium bonus content.

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  • Creator
    Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic, Mark Petchey, Coco Vandeweghe
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tennis Channel Inc.
  • Show Website
    The Big T

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