Episode 16: Matt Rife on comedy vs. tennis—and more on Sinner's win over Alcaraz in Monte Carlo

Episode 16 of The Big T, a Tennis Channel podcast, is available to listen on your favorite streaming platforms—click here for the latest drop.

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In this week's episode:

• How Jannik Won the First 'Sincaraz' Clash of the Season
• Comedy vs. Tennis: Matt Rife on the Grind, Pressure & GOAT Debate
• The Most Annoying Habits in Tennis

🗣️ More on Monte Carlo, and What it Means

The year’s first collision between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz up may not have been a classic, but it certainly got us talking.

Nick Monroe and Brad Gilbert break down the Monte Carlo final (1:30), analyzing the key moments that decided the outcome, and the tactical adjustments that gave Sinner the edge. Monroe also shares insight from Sinner’s coach on the game plan, while Gilbert highlights missed opportunities for Alcaraz—and what he’ll need to adjust moving forward.

Maybe he has started to figure things out, after two wins in a row...he could get on a streak and win five or six in a row. Brad Gilbert, on Jannik SInner

PLUS: A look ahead at the road to Roland Garros, and how both players are managing their schedules for a potential rematch in Paris. (6:10)

🤣 A Crossover You Can’t Miss

What happens when a world-class comedian steps onto a tennis court for the first time? Stand-up comic Matt Rife joins Chris Eubanks in a special segment to compare life on stage to life on the court. (14:30) From performing solo under pressure to grinding through small venues and lower-level tournaments before reaching the biggest stages, this insightful and entertaining crossover compares two high-performance worlds.

Much like tennis, it’s not something you can learn in a room by yourself. Matt Rife, on the similarities between comedy and tennis

They also debate the greatest of all time in both comedy and tennis, with names like Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic entering the conversation.

BONUS: Eubanks gives an unforgettable tennis lesson, teaching Rife the basics before putting him to the test with live points. Can the novice hold his own?

👉 Stream it exclusively on the Tennis Channel app.

😡 The Most Annoying Habits in Tennis

You might do some of them without even knowing it…

Monroe, Gilbert and Geoff Chizever close out Episode 16 with a fan-favorite segment: Code Violations. (48:00) From showing up late to practice to messy locker rooms to bizarre ways of calling the score, the crew shares the things that drives pros absolutely crazy.

A hilarious look at tennis etiquette, or lack thereof.

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