The Big T
Hosted by BG and Ajla and Nick Monroe · Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic, and Mark Petchey
4.3from 66 ratings
- 84
- Episodes
- 56
- Transcribed
- 66
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
About The Big T
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 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 plus Drop Shots with breaking news and at the Majors. 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. DON’T MISS THE NEWSLETTER- Big T newsletter signup page
- Publisher
- Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic, and Mark Petchey
- Category
- news · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 19 Dec 2025
- Latest episode
- 2 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
56 of 84 episodes have a transcript.
2 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
BG'S TENNIS TIPS || Level Up Your Match Play
28 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Zverev and Alcaraz Power Team Europe || Laver Cup Wrap Up
23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Tiafoe 2.0 || 'Big Foe' Joins The Big T To Talk About His Transformation & New Mindset
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BG'S TENNIS TIPS || Level Up Your Match Play
Published 2 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] But actually for getting ready for match play, you need to work on your serves and returns. Every point starts with a serve and return. And you actually need to practice playing. So if you do a lot of drills and you do a lot of live ball, but you don't do a lot of match play, that's why we get tight in match play. So you want to get better by practicing reps. And if you literally only got 15 minutes to get ready, work on serves and returns. Because we always work on hitting the ball, but not enough serves and returns. […]
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- Brad Gilbert
- Steve Weissman
- Prakash Amritraj
- Frances Tiafoe
- Taylor Fritz
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- 4.3 / 5
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Who hosts The Big T?
BG and Ajla and Nick Monroe host the show. Published by Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic, and Mark Petchey.
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