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

About this episode

Brad Gilbert and Andrea Petkovic discuss Day 12 of Roland Garros, highlighting Mirra Andreeva's unexpected final and previewing the men's semifinals.

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

People in this episode

Hosts: Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic

Topics covered

• Roland Garros
• tennis finals
• women's draw
• men's semifinals
• Andreeva's performance
• Chwa-nderella story
• clay-court dominance

Keywords

• Roland Garros
• Andreeva
• Chwalinska
• Zverev
• Mensik
• Cobolli
• Arnaldi
• tennis
• semifinals
• finals

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Court Philippe-Chatrier

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