How Tennis Matches Are Really Won (The Data Behind It)

What actually determines who wins a tennis match? Analytics expert Craig O’Shannessy joins Nick Monroe and Brad Gilbert on Episode 15 of The Big T Podcast to break down how data is transforming the sport. From the importance of the first 4 shots of a rally to working with players like Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Matteo Berrettini, Craig explains how analytics reveal patterns that most players never see. He also shares insights from his platform Brain Game Tennis, tells stories from analyzing Andre Agassi in the late '90s, and explains how data-driven strategy continues to evolve at the highest level. A deep dive into the numbers behind winning tennis.
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