{"podcast":{"title":"The BIG T","slug":"the-big-t-7641591","podcast_index_feed_id":7641591,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/SINCL1597379469","website_url":"https://YouTube.com/TennisChannel","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/39d7213c-dc4f-11f0-abe1-6fa13898c0d7/image/13f53f6f4bfceeed5647ea93ce6c6bef.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Gary Waksman","episode_count":57,"summary":"Enter the greenroom of tennis legends, coaches and insiders as Brad Gilbert, Andrea Petkovic, Mark Petchey and Nick Monroe gather weekly to guide fans through the biggest storylines, sharpest debates and competitive chaos shaping the global tennis landscape. Produced by the authority in tennis coverage for 23 years, Tennis Channel has designed THE BIG T podcast to serve every level of fandom with a front row seat and backstage pass to key tournaments. Each episode is suited to help tennis fans cut through the clutter and get right to the heart of what matters in the tennis world. Brad Gilbert, former World No. 4 and 20-time ATP titleholder, brings unmatched perspective from a career that includes coaching legends Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and Coco Gauff. His relationships, instincts, and energy are second to none.Andrea Petkovic, former World No. 9 and German No. 1 with seven career titles, has emerged as one of the sport’s most thoughtful voices since retiring in 2022—known for her nuanced analysis and storytelling as a broadcaster and host. Mark Petchey, a decade-long ATP professional, is revered for his tennis intellect and coaching acumen, having worked closely with Andy Mur…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T02:20:53.747057+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-t-7641591"},"episode":{"title":"THE BIG T AT RG: MEN'S FINAL -  Alexander The Great: Zverev Captures 1st Major + Special Guest Andre Agassi","slug":"the-big-t-at-rg-men-s-final-alexander-the-great-zverev-captures-1st-major-special-guest-andre-agassi","published_at":"2026-06-07T23:10:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-t-7641591/the-big-t-at-rg-men-s-final-alexander-the-great-zverev-captures-1st-major-special-guest-andre-agassi","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-t-7641591","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SINCL9522238180.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SINCL9522238180.mp3","summary":"In an epic five-set thriller, Alexander Zverev shed the title of greatest player to never win a Grand Slam, beating the defiant Flavio Cobolli to capture his first major and cement his place among tennis's all-time greats. Brad Gilbert and Andrea Petkovic are joined by Prakash Amritraj to dissect the match and to debate what this title means for Sascha's legacy and his Hall of Fame case. Then, tennis legend Andre Agassi joins Brad for a conversation that is equal parts memory lane and must-watch perspectives on tennis. Agassi, famously coached by BG himself — reflects on their storied relationship, weighs in on a chaotic Roland Garros 2026, and looks ahead to the grass season and Laver Cup. He shares a personal connection to Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury, examines what heat does to Jannik Sinner as his greatest kryptonite, and offers his perspective on the Serena Williams comeback. In our On The Line segment, BG, Petko, and Prakash tackle the big debates: Is Zverev now a Hall of Famer? Will Roland Garros finally move the tarps? Prakash vows to eat snails if they don't — and Petko may or may not be considering a gentle push down the stairs (she's kidding... we think). Then it's Buy/Sell/Hold for the grass season, with BG, Petko, and Prakash weighing in on Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Taylor Fritz heading into Wimbledon. Plus, the crew looks ahead to grass season with your fan mail. 🎾 Alexander Zverev defeats Flavio Cobolli in five sets to win his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros 🎾 The legacy debate: does this result make Zverev a first-ballot Hall of Famer? 🎾 Andre Agassi on his coaching relationship with BG, Sinner's heat weakness and Alcaraz's wrist 🎾 Agassi's take on the Sinner vs. Alcaraz rivalry and the Serena Williams comeback 🎾 On The Line: tarps, sna…","meta_description":"In an epic five-set thriller, Alexander Zverev shed the title of greatest player to never win a Grand Slam, beating the defiant Flavio Cobolli to capture…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4026,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-big-t-7641591/episodes/the-big-t-at-rg-men-s-final-alexander-the-great-zverev-captures-1st-major-special-guest-andre-agassi/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-t-7641591/the-big-t-at-rg-men-s-final-alexander-the-great-zverev-captures-1st-major-special-guest-andre-agassi.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}