In this week's MMA, I rank the biggest disappointments and surprises of the Aussie Open so far. I react to Stefanos Tsitsipas making his first slam semifinal with a win over Roberto Bautista Agut. Then I preview the remaining quarterfinal matchups, Rafael Nadal vs. Francis Tiafoe, Novak Djokovic vs. Kei Nishikori, and Milos Raonic vs. Lucas Pouille. Lastly, I give my thoughts on Roger Federer's announcement that he will likely play the clay court season. Support this podcast: https://podcasters....
Jan 22, 2019•36 min•Ep. 16
The Happy Slam is here and I'm happy to bring you this 2019 Aussie Open Preview. Novak Djokovic has been dealt a supremely difficult draw, Sascha Zverev is coming in with injury concerns, making that quarter tough to call, Roger Federer's quarter features massive power, such as Khachanov, Tsitsipas and Basilishvili, and Rafael Nadal's quarter has dangerous Australian youngster Alex De Minaur along with the stead Kevin Anderson on the other side. Enjoy the preview! Support this podcast: https://p...
Jan 11, 2019•43 min•Ep. 15
This week on MMA, the first week of the ATP season came with some surprises. Roger Federer has seemingly put a rough end to 2018 behind him, going undefeated in singles at the Hopman Cup, beating Sascha Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Cam Norrie. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic's incredible run of final appearences came to an end in Doha, where he lost in the quarterfinals to eventual champion Roberto Bautista Agut. Lastly, I discuss Rafael Nadal's chances to contend in Australia without any competitiv...
Jan 08, 2019•34 min•Ep. 14
Tennis.com writer and Hall-Of-Famer Steve Flink comes on the show to talk about 2018 tennis season that was, with discussion about Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Sascha Zverev, Juan Martin Del Potro, rule changes, next-gen and more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
Nov 28, 2018•49 min•Ep. 12
On this week's MMA, I give out 2018 year-end awards including Player Of The Year, Best Match and Best Upset. Then, I go into Sascha Zverev's "stunning" run at the ATP Tour Finals in London, beating Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic en route to the title. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
Nov 20, 2018•32 min•Ep. 11
Stefanos Tsitsipas reigned supreme over Alex De Minaur, Andrey Rublev, Francis Tiafoe and others at the ATP Next Gen Finals last week. I discuss all the Next Geners and then answer your questions, including who out of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic achieved the highest level of tennis in their careers. I also discuss the experimental rules implemented by the tournament. Lastly, I preview the World Tour Finals in London. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-anal...
Nov 13, 2018•41 min•Ep. 10
This week on MMA, Roger Federer played Novak Djokovic close in a losing effort at the 2018 Paris Masters semifinal. And then Karen Khachanov ended Djokovic's win streak to secure his first Masters title. I dig in to those matches and preview the Next Gen ATP Finals. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
Nov 08, 2018•27 min•Ep. 9
On this week's MMA, I look into the top contenders to challenge favorite Novak Djokovic at the Paris Masters. You may be surprised at where Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer land! Also, I take a look at both finals from the weekend, Federer vs. Marius Copil in Basel and Kevin Anderson vs. Kei Nishikori in Vienna. Lastly, what are your thoughts on on-court coaching? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support...
Oct 30, 2018•17 min•Ep. 8
This week on MMA, I break down a point from each of Sunday's finals. Kyle Edmund, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Karen Khachanov all won their first titles this weekend! Also, Roger Federer revealed he has been dealing with a hand injury. Is that an excuse? Lastly, Wimbledon is going to a 12-12 5th set tiebreak. I'll give my thoughts. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support...
Oct 23, 2018•23 min•Ep. 7
On an episode like no other, I create the hypothetical hulk of tennis. I separated tennis attributes into 31 categories and fit the best ATP player into each one. Only one category per player. So I had to use guys like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, and Juan Martin Del Potro very wisely. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support...
Sep 17, 2018•35 min•Ep. 5
Novak Djokovic has tied Pete Sampras with 14 major titles after beating Juan Martin Del Potro in the 2018 US Open final on Sunday. I talk about what why Djokovic had the edge, give my take on Serena Williams' three code violations in the women's final against Naomi Osaka. Lastly, I reply to comments, including one that says Federer wasn't trying against Millman. Don't miss this one. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support...
Sep 10, 2018•34 min•Ep. 4
US Open 2018 is halfway done. On this week's MMA, I recap the Federer vs. Kyrgios match, discuss another Sascha Zverev upset early in a major, and the Mo Lahyani incident. Also, I preview the potential quarterfinal matchups. Rafael Nadal vs. Dominic Thiem Juan Martin Del Potro vs. John Isner Marin Cilic vs. Kei Nishikori Roger Federer vs. Novak Djokovic Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support...
Sep 04, 2018•41 min•Ep. 3
David Ferrer's match against Rafael Nadal at the 2018 US Open will be Ferrer's last match at a slam. On this week's Monday Match Analysis, I say thank you to Ferrer and talk about how much he means to me. Also I answer your questions on Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Juan Martin Del Potro, Sascha Zverev, draw fixing, Nick Kyrgios and more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support...
Aug 29, 2018•30 min•Ep. 2
The 2018 US Open draw is out! How dangerous is Federer's draw? Who is dangerous in Nadal's quarter? Will Djokovic continue to impress? Can Zverev win the whole thing? Is Del Potro healthy enough to contend? Are Murray and Wawrinka threats? All that and more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
Aug 24, 2018•43 min•Ep. 1
On this week's Monday Match Analysis (the first ever in audio-form), I discuss Djokovic's historic win over Roger Federer. Should Federer fans be panicking? Also, the Davis Cup be radically different starting in 2018. Good or bad for tennis? Lastly, see who tops the final US Open Power Rankings. Did Rafael Nadal overtake Novak Djokovic? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support...
Aug 20, 2018•33 min0
