# WIMBY SINGLES FOR SERENA || HOLGER RUNE JOINS US || VONDROUSOVA BAN || MID-YEAR AWARDS

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Podcast: [The BIG T](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-t-7641591)
Published: 2026-06-24T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3600

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Hosts: Brad Gilbert, Danielle Collins, Nick Monroe.   Brad Gilbert, Danielle Collins, and Nick Monroe are back with a jam-packed episode full of drama, scandal and intrigue. Serena Williams makes it official, accepting a singles wild card at Wimbledon and the crew breaks down just how deep a run she can make. In breaking news, Markéta Vondroušová's shocking four-year ban rocks the tour with Danielle Collins bringing a player's perspective on the story. As far as actual tennis being played, Americans are flying high on grass: Frances Tiafoe wins the title in Halle while Fritz, Paul, and Pegula make deep runs, which poses the obvious— which American goes the deepest at Wimbledon? 🎾 VONDROUSOVA BANNED — Four years off the tour. BG, Danielle, and Nick react to one of the biggest disciplinary stories of 2026, and DC brings the locker room POV. 🎾 SERENA TO PLAY SINGLES — It’s official! She's in the singles draw. The crew breaks down what to expect from the G.O.A.T.'s Wimbledon return. 🎾 RED, WHITE and BLUE! — Tiafoe wins the title in Halle, and Fritz, Paul, and Pegula are all making deep runs. The Big T debates: who goes furthest at Wimbledon? 🎾 SPECIAL GUEST: HOLGER RUNE — The 23-year-old former World #4 talks comeback, mindset, what he misses most about competing + drops three forehand tips for young players. 🎾 MOUTET MADNESS — Fined 40K for his post-match, F-Bomb tirade, DC and BG explore other forms of fines and punishment 🎾 BIG T MID-YEAR AWARDS — ATP and WTA Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and Story of the Year. BG, Danielle, and Nick make their cases — Sinner, Sabalenka, Andreeva, Chwalińska, Jodár, and more are in the mix. 🎾 FAN MAIL — A grass court serve question from Richard in the DMV sparks a breakdown of why the big servers find their spots better…

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