# The Big T Drop Shot Edition: Are Alcaraz and Sinner Destined For A Championship Slugfest In The Desert?

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Podcast: [The BIG T](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-t-7641591)
Published: 2026-03-14T05:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1422

## Resource

Brad Gilbert and Mark Petchey unite for a rapid fire, ‘Drop Shot’ edition of the Big T, live at the BNP Paribas Open. The coaching tandem analyzes the upcoming hard-hitting final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, a rematch of the Australian Open Women’s Final. Plus, BG and Petch reveal how they would coach Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev respectively in their upcoming Semi-Finals against the favored Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.Gilbert and Petchey also dissect the the re-invention of Alcaraz’s serve and how some mechanical tweaks have made it one of the most improved shots in tennis history. For video versions check out Tennis Channel’s Youtube page ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TennisChannel⁠ or the Tennis Channel App for all episodes and bonus scenes.

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