Latest Brad gilbert Podcast Episodes
Back into Match Play
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - March 11, 2021 17:14 - 43 minutesWe’re getting back into match play season, and BG has some tips to help you win after a long layoff from competition. We discuss the cornerstones of serve, return, and easy balls, as well as fighting nerves and pacing yourself. We also get to a couple of questions, one about motivating your doubl...
Unexpected Adjustments
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - February 25, 2021 06:14 - 34 minutesBG is back from the graveyard shift in Bristol and he’s fired up to break down the Aus Open and gloat about his Daily Wager picks. There was a big takeaway in terms of players being adaptable with their strategies and making unexpected adjustments. We talk about Djokovic’s brilliant tactical deci...
AO Preview - No Excuses
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - February 06, 2021 22:11 - 46 minutesWhatup! We’re back with an Aussie Open preview. BG’s already at ESPN HQ in Bristol getting ready to go (and avoiding the incoming blizzard). We talk about players having to make the best with less than ideal preparation. We get into the favorites like Djokovic, Osaka, Rafa, Serena, plus the long-...
Goal Setting
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - December 31, 2020 00:22 - 44 minutesWe wrap up 2020 with a Q&A heavy episode - big thanks to everyone that has listened in and supported the podcast so far! First BG discusses how he likes to set a series of small goals for the new year. Then we get into questions on finding positivity after an injury, game planning for (and respec...
Equipment with Harry Tong
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - December 16, 2020 20:24 - 36 minutesHappy Holidays from Winning Uglier! We’ve got a great episode on equipment with Harry Tong. Harry is BG’s long-time shop manager (Brad Gilbert Tennis Nation in Greenbrae, CA) and he has a popular youtube page called Tennis Spin. Harry believes this is the golden age of rackets. We get into some o...
Strengths and Weaknesses
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - December 01, 2020 00:01 - 38 minutesIn this post-thanksgiving episode, we discuss finding the balance between working on both strengths and weaknesses. BG is a big proponent of taking what you do well and making it even better. We also think it's key to avoid fixating on a weakness to the point where it can hinder confidence and de...
Zen Tennis
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - November 12, 2020 19:08 - 44 minutesWhat is Zen Tennis you ask? It’s a calm and peaceful hit where we put our egos aside. Whether you’re hitting with a partner or solo on the wall, the idea is to keep the rally going as long as possible. BG gets into some stories about players he’s come across that embraced the Zen practice, includ...
Psychology with Jeff Greenwald
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - November 05, 2020 21:14 - 50 minutesWe welcome world-renowned sports psychologist Jeff Greenwald to the podcast. Jeff has authored the best-selling book The Best Tennis of Your Life and runs fearlesstennis.com. In addition to helping his clients bring out their best more often, he’s put his methods to the test with his own game, re...
Learning from Losses
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - October 21, 2020 21:10 - 35 minutesIt’s about time we got into one of the most important parts of being a tennis player: taking losses and learning from them. BG breaks down what he calls the 3 different types of losses (2:23), which includes the heartbreaker of nearly pulling off an upset. He also gives some useful tips about tak...
Forehands and French Recap
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - October 14, 2020 01:05 - 50 minutesHold on to your headphones we cover a lot of ground in this one. First, we recap the French Open (3:55), discussing Rafa’s brilliant ability to make adjustments to his game, as well as women’s champ Iga Swiatek’s effective use of heavy spin on the forehand. We then move on to a seemingly straight...
French Open and Cold Conditions
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - September 29, 2020 22:06 - 32 minutesWith the whacky 2020 schedule we’re already in the midst of the French Open! With conditions in Paris on the chilly autumn side, BG breaks down what players at home need to do to be prepared to play in the cold. We also discuss who the conditions could favor in Paris and BG gives his tournament p...
Training with Mark Grabow
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - September 24, 2020 16:37 - 40 minutesWe welcome Mark Grabow to the podcast to talk about all things training related. Mark was the Director of Athletic Development for the Golden State Warriors and has worked with several tennis greats on the footwork/conditioning side including Murray, Roddick, Capriati, and of course BG. We cover ...
Comeback Time
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - September 17, 2020 00:37 - 43 minutesBG returns to Malibu after 24 days in the New York bubble. Inspired by all the dramatic comebacks at the US Open, we break down what it takes for everyone at home to turn a match around that isn’t going their way. Mounting a comeback starts with belief, and then breaking it down into small goals ...
US Open Preview
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - August 28, 2020 22:29 - 27 minutesFor all you pro tennis fans out there we did a US Open preview for the unprecedented 2020 addition of the event. BG, who's already been in the bubble for a week, gets to do one of his favorite things - break down the draw! Favorites, dark-horses, and potential upsets are all discussed. Above all ...
Strategy with Darren Cahill
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - August 21, 2020 16:07 - 44 minutesDarren “Killer” Cahill, coach to three world no.1’s in Halep, Agassi, and Hewitt, joins Winning Uglier to talk all things strategy. Darren shares a story about a breakthrough in Simona Halep’s net game that was two years in the making, which paid off big-time in her comeback win over Sloane Steph...
Managing Your Game
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - August 13, 2020 17:13 - 38 minutesMost players get pumped going for big shots. BG, on the other hand, loves playing solid. In this episode, we get into all things game management. Themes include not overplaying from disadvantageous positions, being smart about your weaknesses, the importance of putting serves and returns in play,...
Under Pressure with Vince Van Patten
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - August 06, 2020 19:08 - 49 minutesWinning Uglier welcomes its first-ever guest, Vince Van Patten, whose resume includes a career ATP high of no.26, commentator for the World Poker Tour, and actor/writer/producer of the new film 7 Days to Vegas. BG and VVP discuss the importance of creating pressure situations in practice, winning...
Small Change, Big Difference
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - July 23, 2020 17:43 - 35 minutesMaking minor adjustments to your game can have a major impact, and it starts with being open to change. BG shares a story about getting Roddick to switch up his return position, which helped lead to his incredible run in the summer of 2003. Q&A: How to beat someone that you always lose to, rememb...
The Perfection Trap
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - July 16, 2020 22:28 - 34 minutesBG breaks down the need to let go of playing the perfect match and focus on competing instead. Spoiler, there’s an Andre story! Q&A topics: tennis in the time of COVID, modifying your singles game as you age, net vs. baseline strategy in doubles, playing in altitude, and advice for getting childr...
Club Player Observations
Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert - July 11, 2020 17:49 - 23 minutesIn our first ever episode BG discusses some recent findings from the local racquet club. These include players setting up too early for the shot, ball toss woes, and a clever drop shot drill that would make Chris Evert proud. Today’s Q&A topics: closing out matches, dealing with aggressive oppone...
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