The BIG T

BG & Petko are oceans apart but bonded by their love of tennis as they break down trending stories and results. First up in our order of play is to dissect Maja Chwalinska’s Wuhan win and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina’s title in Shanghai, but the key conversation piece is centered around Rafa Jodar, whose antics might have earned him the title of tennis' new villain. The duo also reacts to Svitolina & Monfils parting ways and talks about the intricacies of relationships on tour.



🎾 Chwalinska Proves She Is Not A One-Hit Wonder

🎾 Fokina Takes Shanghai For 1st Masters 1000🎾 Rafa Jodar: Tennis’ New Villain?🎾 Svitolina & Monfils Part Ways

🎾 ATP Race to Turin🎾 Race to the WTA Finals

🎾 Eala- Wise Beyond Her Years as seen & heard on Sharapova’s “Pretty Tough” Podcast🎾 2027 Hall of Fame Nominees

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This week’s tennis IQ is off the charts as Petko & BG are reunited. The duo dives into the Asian Swing, from Qinwen Zheng becoming the 1st Chinese woman to win the China Open to Alcaraz & company sounding off on the tennis balls once again. Petko and BG are outraged by the online abuse Coco Gauff has faced and invite former ATP pro and now sports psychology consultant and licensed therapist, Jeff Greenwald to discuss how players can cope with online harassment.

🎾 Asian Swing — Survival of the Fittest🎾 Tennis Ball Controversy Returns🎾 Qinwen Zheng Makes China Open History🎾 Coco Gauff Faces Online Hate || Was Within Her Right To Stop Play🎾 Special Guest: Jeff Greenwald on How To Cope With Online Abuse

🎾 The Psychology Behind Tennis Temper Tantrums

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Recording THE BIG T from Mauritius and Greece was not on the schedule, but when Jannik Sinner announces he is done for 2026, Novak Djokovic proves to be Superhuman, Daniil Medvedev gets disqualified and Carlos Alcaraz takes the title in Tokyo, Petchey and Petko’s vacation transforms into hardcore tennis podcasting.

They also dig into Aryna Sabalenka's slump and Alex Eala’s decision to pick the Asian Games over WTA Beijing. The snorkeling can wait!

🎾 Sinner Shuts Down His Season Due To Knee Injury

🎾 Djokovic Captures 102nd ATP Title In Beijing: One Behind Federer

🎾 Alcaraz Takes Tokyo Title

🎾 Inside The Medvedev Incident: Disqualified in Beijing

🎾 WTA Shakeup: Equal 1000 Prize Money, Fewer 500s & Charlotte Finals

🎾 Manila Gets a 250 & Eala Makes TIME100 Next

🎾 Eala's Asian Games Dilemma

🎾 What's Wrong With Sabalenka?

🎾 Anisimova & Navarro Updates

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Brad Gilbert knows how to 'win ugly,' but in this lesson the legendary tennis coach, player and now podcaster reminds you how prepare for match play and avoid in-match nerves. This episode will strengthen your resolve against Pushers and Moonballers!
🎾 How To Prepare For Match Play🎾 Overcome Match Play NervesThe Big T - Bonus Content - BG’s Tennis Tips
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Blazers off, sleeves rolled up…Mark Petchey recruits Steve Weissman and Prakash Amritraj for an ‘After Dark,’ post Laver Cup edition of THE BIG T, fresh off Team Europe's dominant 13-5 win in London. The trio shares the moments that made them say "wow," picks the players with the most to gain from the week and toasts Andre Agassi's emotional, inspirational run as Team World captain. Plus, the guys also draft their dream Women's Laver Cup rosters.

🎾 Zverev Clinches for Team Europe🎾 Who Gains the Most From This Event? De Minaur & Tien🎾 Agassi: Emotional & Inspirational

🎾 Debate: What Would a Women's Laver Cup Style Rosters Look Like?🎾 Czechia Wins 12th BJK Cup🎾 Best Wishes to Taylor Townsend🎾 Sinner Out of Beijing🎾 Sabalenka & Musetti Hit Vogue World

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