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She's back. Serena Williams made her long-awaited return to competitive tennis at the HSBC Championships in London, winning her opening-round doubles match alongside partner Victoria Mboko in straight sets — and Brad Gilbert and Nick Monroe are here to break down every moment. BG returns from Paris fresh off 15 episodes of Roland Garros coverage, and the show wastes no time diving into the story everyone is talking about. 🎾 Serena Williams is officially back — BG and Nick react to her straight-sets doubles win with partner Victoria Mboko at the HSBC Championships in Queens, London 🎾 Tennis Channel's Chanda Rubin, who called the match live, joins as a guest to share what she saw on court and what it means for Serena's return 🎾 Patrick Mouratoglou — Serena's longtime coach — joins the show for an in-depth conversation on the comeback: what fans can expect, whether she can beat a top-20 player, and how this moment impacts the sport 🎾 BG and Nick rank the greatest tennis comebacks in history — from Kim Clijsters to Monica Seles to Andre Agassi — and debate where Serena's story already sits on that list 🎾 Grass court season is here — BG and Nick rank the top three men's and women's players to watch heading into Wimbledon 🎾 A look back at Roland Garros: two new Major champions, heatwaves, rain, hail, and memorable guests including Cahill, Chang, and Agassi New episodes available on the TC App, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Email us at THEBIGT@tennischannel.com

The 2025 Roland Garros women's singles champion has been crowned. Brad Gilbert and Andrea Petkovic are joined by tennis legend Lindsay Davenport and special-guest/super-host Prakash Amritraj for full coverage of a historic day at Roland Garros. Lindsay Davenport breaks down Mirra Andreeva's maiden Grand Slam title, won in straight sets over Maya Chwalinska to end the Pole's improbable Cinderella run at Roland Garros. BG and Petko also preview the men's final showdown between Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli plus the panel digs into the fanmail bag and enters the debate realm of our infamous Bank or Shank segment. 🎾 Mirra Andreeva claims her first Grand Slam title with a straight-sets victory over Maya Chwalinska in the Roland Garros women's final 🎾 Lindsay Davenport joins BG and Petko to break down Andreeva's dominant performance and what this title means for her career 🎾 The "Chwa-nderella Story" ends in the final — an emotional run that captured the tournament's imagination. Let's see how her life changes financially. 🎾 Men's final preview: Zverev vs. Cobolli — what to watch for when they take the court at Philippe-Chatrier 🎾 Prakash Amritraj adds his analysis to a stacked roundtable 🎾 Bank or Shank: Will Serena Williams play singles at Wimbledon? Will Novak make it to a Grand Slam Semi-Final? Will Iga win a title this year? And will BG roll around in the grass to promote Wimbledon the way he did with clay for RG? 🎾 The big debate: who ends up with the most Majors — Iga, Sabalenka, Rybakina, or Coco? 🎾 Fan Mail! Submit your questions and messages to THEBIGT@tennischannel.com 📺 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

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

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!!

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

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

Day Four at Roland Garros brings the heat — and the upsets. BG sits down with tennis legend Michael Chang for a deep, wide-ranging conversation recorded right here at the venue where history was made 37 years ago. Then BG and Petko reunite in the booth to break down the day's biggest moments and set the table for what's coming tomorrow. Iga Swiatek survives. Novak grinds through. And in the day's biggest shock, Elena Rybakina falls to Yulia Starodubtseva — while Hailey Baptiste's tournament ends in heartbreak with a serious injury on court. But the centerpiece of Day Four is Michael Chang — the 17-year-old who stunned the sports world at this very address in 1989, becoming the youngest Grand Slam champion in history. A record that has stood for 37 years. Rafa couldn't break it. Alcaraz couldn't break it. Nobody has. BG takes Chang all the way back — the clay, the cramps, the underhand serve against the No. 1 player in the world, and the question nobody had an answer to: why didn't you quit? They go deep on the three Grand Slam finals Chang couldn't close, the six straight years inside the Top 10, and the long road back to the game he loved. And then there's the future: Learner Tien — the 20-year-old Chang is now coaching, and one of the most exciting young players in the game today. What does Chang see in him? How much of a young Michael Chang does he recognize? And the big one — are we ever going to see an American win Roland Garros again? Plus — don't miss tomorrow's American showdown: Iva Jovic vs. Emma Navarro, first on Tennis Channel. 🎾 The legend of '89 — back at the scene of the miracle 🎾 The youngest Grand Slam champion in history. 37 years and counting. 🎾 The cramps, the underhand serve, and why he never quit 🎾 Three Grand Slam finals. All losses. How do you carry that? 🎾 Six straight years in the Top 10 — what kept the engine running? 🎾 Rybakina out. The biggest upset of the tournament so far. 🎾 Hailey Baptiste — a heartbreaking end to her Roland Garros 🎾 Learner Tien — the next American hope, coached by a legend 🎾 The future of American tennis at Roland Garros 🎾 Tomorrow: Iva Jovic vs. Emma Navarro — American showdown on Tennis Channel 🎙️ Hosted by BG & Petko | Guest: Michael Chang Watch on the TC App. Listen on all major podcast platforms.

Paris is turning up the heat, and the first two days at Roland Garros didn't disappoint. Petko and Brad Gilbert are back in the booth breaking down everything you need to know. Novak Djokovic survives a first-set scare against ‘SERVE-BOT,’ G.M. Perricard. There's a ‘New Rafa’ in town as Jodar scorches past Kovacevic in what could be a favorable draw for the Spaniard and the heat is already becoming a factor for everyone on clay. BG and Petko then look ahead to tomorrow's must-watch matches: Jovic vs. Eala, Navarro vs. Tjen, Medvedev vs. Wildcard Adam Walton, and a potentially electric atmosphere when 17-year-old Frenchman Moïse Kouamé steps up against Cilic with the home crowd firmly behind him. Don't miss the "first-on" matches on Tennis Channel — and catch us on the TC App for video. Au revoir! | ~24 mins 🎾 Paris heat wave — how it's shaping play on clay 🎾 Djokovic survives a first-set scare vs. Perricard 🎾 There's a new Rafa in town — Jodar scorches Kovacevic 🎾 Looking ahead: Jovic vs. Eala & Navarro vs. Tjen 🎾 Medvedev vs. wildcard Adam Walton 🎾 17-year-old Frenchman Kouamé vs. Cilic — home crowd factor

The draws are out, the stakes are high, and the debates are HEATED! Brad Gilbert, fresh off of his clay court, spoof of Carlos Alcaraz's recent magazine cover, joins Chiz, and Nick at Tennis Channel Studios with your ultimate Roland Garros preview. Is Sinner already booking his victory speech? Can Coco defend her crown on the Parisian clay? And is this finally the year Novak Djokovic chases down that elusive 25th Grand Slam? The guys dig deep into both draws, break down the biggest threats, and field fan mail on some of tennis' most burning questions. Then it's rapid-fire "Quick Hands" — first-round must-watches, sleeper picks, teenagers to track, and which upset could blow the whole tournament wide open. To cap it all off, tennis legend and co-host Andrea Petkovic brings her Paris predictions, one bold call nobody sees coming, and the kind of insider insight only a former tour pro can deliver. Roland Garros starts now. Who's got Paris? 🎾 🎾 Men's & Women's draw breakdowns 🎾 Sinner's path, Novak's quest for #25 & Coco's title defense 🎾 Fan mail — why don't pros wear sunglasses & the serving stat you never knew you needed 🎾 Rapid-fire "Quick Hands" — sleepers, upsets & teenagers to watch 🎾 Andrea Petkovic's bold Roland Garros predictions Presented by ServiceNow. 📺 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 #Sabalenka #Sinner #Djokovic #TennisChannel #RGPreview #Tennis #WTA #ATP #GrandSlam #ClayCourtTennis

Petko and Petchey are joined for the first time by Notorious "P," Prakash "Worldwide" Amritraj in Rome and they are NOT wasting a single second. Our trio kicks things off with one of the greatest what-were-you-doing-that-day moments in tennis history between Roger and Rafa. They dissect the clay court chaos and upsets ahead of Roland Garros and shed a bright spotlight on the Grand Slam prize money controversy. Plus, a sit down with one of the most inspiring figures on the WTA Tour. Buckle up. What's on this episode: The Anniversary Drop — 20 years ago in Rome, Nadal and Federer played a 5-set, 5-hour, 57-game thriller that set the tone for their rivalry. Petko sets the scene, the crew reacts to this nostalgia. Headlines & Hot Takes — Sabalenka and Djokovic both suffered early losses in Rome — so where exactly are we on the panic meter? Show me the $$ — Top players are reportedly threatening a strike to demand a bigger revenue share. Will it happen? Should it happen? Would it even work? Guest Interview: Elina Svitolina — The two-time Rome champion and WTA Super-Mom sits down for a candid conversation about life as a mother on tour, the emotional final chapter of husband Gaël Monfils' career, and yes — Petko asks her about her hair. Post-interview the crew debates whether Svitolina is actually a better player now than before motherhood. Buy – Sell – Hold — Prakash runs the rules, the crew plays ball. Who is going to outperform their ranking at Roland Garros? Who is a sell heading into Paris? And who do you want in your portfolio for the entire grass and US hardcourt summer stretch? Fan Mail — A parent writes in about her 14-year-old daughter who dominates group classes but struggles to translate her game in tournaments — the crew delivers real, experience-backed advice. Code Violations — Prakash has things to get off his chest with some gym etiquette and cheat meal shenanigans. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music. Watch on YouTube and the Tennis Channel App. And stay tuned — a special Dropshot episode drops after the Rome Final. 🎾