Episode 16 of The Big T, a Tennis Channel podcast, is available to listen on your favorite streaming platforms—click here for the latest drop.
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In this week’s episode:
How Jannik Won the First ‘Sincaraz’ Clash of the Season
Comedy vs. Tennis: Matt Rife on the Grind, Pressure & GOAT Debate
The Most Annoying Habits in Tennis
The year’s first collision between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz up may not have been a classic, but it certainly got us talking.
Nick Monroe and Brad Gilbert break down the Monte Carlo final (1:30), analyzing the key moments that decided the outcome, and the tactical adjustments that gave Sinner the edge. Monroe also shares insight from Sinner’s coach on the game plan, while Gilbert highlights missed opportunities for Alcaraz—and what he’ll need to adjust moving forward.
PLUS: A look ahead at the road to Roland Garros, and how both players are managing their schedules for a potential rematch in Paris. (6:10)
What happens when a world-class comedian steps onto a tennis court for the first time? Stand-up comic Matt Rife joins Chris Eubanks in a special segment to compare life on stage to life on the court. (14:30) From performing solo under pressure to grinding through small venues and lower-level tournaments before reaching the biggest stages, this insightful and entertaining crossover compares two high-performance worlds.
They also debate the greatest of all time in both comedy and tennis, with names like Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic entering the conversation.