THE BIG T AT RG: DROPSHOT EDITION — Medvedev Shocker, Jovic wins big + Novak preps for 2nd round
5/26/202629 min
Day Three at Roland Garros delivered the goods — and Petko and Brad Gilbert had a birds-eye view. Medvedev goes down in five to wildcard Adam Walton in one of the biggest shocks of the tournament, 17-year-old Moïse Kouamé stuns Cilic with a scorching display, and it's last dance territory as both Monfils and Wawrinka face the curtain at Roland Garros. Plus, Jovic beats Eala, Navarro advances, and Coco and Sabalenka stay on course. Then it's eyes forward — Blockx hands Demon a walkover, Jodar will tackle Duckworth, Khachanov faces Trungelliti, and Bencic meets McNally on the women's side. Don't miss the "first on" matches on Tennis Channel — and catch us on the TC App for video. Au revoir! 🎾 Medvedev shocked by wildcard Walton in five sets 🎾 17-year-old Kouamé stuns Cilic — the kid is for real 🎾 Last dance at Roland Garros for Monfils & Wawrinka 🎾 Jovic def. Eala | Navarro advances | Coco & Sabalenka on track 🎾 Tomorrow: Jodar vs. Duckworth, Khachanov vs. Trungelliti 🎾 Women's look-ahead: Bencic vs. McNally
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First 90 secondsAndrea Petkovic· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to The Big T, the drop shot edition, with my favorite partner in crime, Brett Gilbert. BG and AP back in the house. How are you feeling today?
Brad Gilbert· Host0:18
I'm feeling pretty good.
Andrea Petkovic· Host0:20
Okay.
Brad Gilbert· Host0:20
Thank you for the, you know, the nice compliments. I was a bit worried about you yesterday.
Andrea Petkovic· Host0:25
Mm.
Brad Gilbert· Host0:25
I felt like I was slightly disheveled when you told me you were gonna ride your bike- [laughs] ... from here back to our hotel. How did that adventure go, please?
Andrea Petkovic· Host0:37
It went well because I took an electric bike, so I didn't have to work very hard. I didn't sweat very much. The first 10 minutes went through the park were beautiful, in the shade, a little breeze. And then it got a little exciting, and not in a good way, when I hit the streets of Paris. I, I nearly crashed a few times, but I somehow made it through. The best- And the cars, people will, like, give no respect to the bikers here. Exactly. The best tip I can give to people who wanna ride bikes in Paris is close your eyes and hope for the best. [laughs] But Brett, have you watched any tennis today?
Brad Gilbert· Host1:11
You know what's a unique experience? So, in the morning before I come over, I turn on the ch- uh, the French TV here. Have you ever got a wind of the French commentators when they only show French players? They openly root- Yes ... for their players. Like, and I watched,