Mark Petchey

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We broke new ground in March 📈 The Miami Open final between Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff just became the most-watched women's match in Tennis Channel history —shattering the record that was just set at Indian Wells 🤯 Congratulations to Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner, and Taylor Townsend & Katerina Siniakova for winning the elusive Sunshine Double! tennis.com/news/articles/…

The Big T Pod has a VERY special guest in Jessica Pegula this week! 🤩👀 Subscribe now to watch or listen every Wednesday ➡️ tc.tennis/49Ew3Qi

Alcaraz in the auditorium Fantastic start @carlosalcaraz vs @SebiKorda @TennisChannel Carlos trying to prove he isn’t the 2nd best mover in the family 😉

@sluggahjells @TennisChannel Thank you 😊

@TennisChannel To let the P & P team of Petko & Petchey know, # 561 is the area code of Coco Gauff’s Palm Beach County’s neighborhood. @_markpetchey #MiamiOpen

Miami, watch out for @CocoGauff 😤 She roars back to defeat Parks, only dropping ONE game in the last two sets 🔥 #MiamiOpen

A second round match that will have Miami BUZZING 🐝📢 Don't miss the first edition of Alcaraz vs Fonseca Friday on the Tennis Channel App ‼️ #MiamiOpen

@JesseWeather Sadly yes

@_markpetchey Stalled boundary and an east coast flow keeps funneling moisture in. Gonna be a rough go today for a while.

@JesseWeather Sadly yes

Tennis is hitting the 305, and the Big T Pod is here to cover 🫡 Watch or listen to this week's ep featuring Jason Stacy on our app, YouTube, or your favorite audio platform! 🙉➡️ tc.tennis/49Ew3Qi

Enjoyed this chat ⁦@TennisChannel⁩ The Big T Podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wel…

🚨 Tennis Channel shattered its own records at BNP Paribas Open delivering its largest viewership and streaming audience of all time! Subscribers to the Tennis Channel App surged with ‘Sunshine77’ promo 📈 tennis.com/news/articles/…

@JesseWeather Thank you

@_markpetchey Just some annoyance light showers around for a little while longer. Shouldn’t cause an all day rain out.

Undecided as to whether this travel day was less fun than having my pants pulled down in front of 15,000 people by @TheBorisBecker on Court One @Wimbledon It’s a close run thing currently and it’s not over yet….

Tennis is booming in the USA on TV @TennisChannel on in the @AmericanAir lounge People at the bar discussing the move from the tradition of Crandon Park vs Hard Rock Stadium. Things you love to eavesdrop on 😃

@vanshv2k Agree 💯

Best 1000 final for sure on the WTA this decade after the 2024 Madrid Final!

@bgtennisnation gives his 3 most technically improved serves he has seen after we discuss Alcaraz’s new motion open.spotify.com/episode/4SzfZR…

@TennisChannel The debut of the dropshot edition. @bgtennisnation notices uncanny similarities in all the women’s semi finalist names:-) open.spotify.com/episode/4SzfZR…

Lot of great interviews, debate and discourse on The Big T podcast. This week's featured one of my favorites, as Bianca Andreescu joined @_markpetchey, @CoCoVandey & @bgtennisnation: “I’m trying to reclaim that dangerous, fearless Bianca.” On Bibi 7.0: tennis.com/news/articles/…

@asud683385 I have absolutely no idea what he is playing but he absolutely nails how the ball is here. The only thing that has lost more hair than the Dunlop ball in Indian Wells was my head in my 20’s.

Taylor Fritz on Indian Wells changing the balls to Dunlop.

@TheTennisLetter 💯 🎯

Carlos Alcaraz spoke in press about his disagreement with the umpire regarding the time violation warning he received during his match against Khachanov “Honestly, I think the time rule is absurd. After a very demanding point, finishing at the net, sprinting to my towel, I practically had no time left. She (the chair umpire) told me she stopped the clock when I was on my towel, but from then until I called for the balls and prepared to serve, I had no time to spare. To me, that makes no sense. Besides, the crowd was still shouting and cheering, which also causes delays. I looked at the clock when there were three or four seconds left and I didn't have enough time to serve, but she still gave me a warning . Personally, I think there should be a bit more leniency, even a reconsideration of the rule, because in such tough matches, the same thing always happens, and to me, it's ridiculous.” On possible solutions and complaints from fellow players: “Yes, I think many players feel the same way. Some are faster, and others have slightly slower routines. I try to adapt as much as possible, and in many matches, I know I have to respect the time, so I change my routine: I call for fewer balls, I move faster, I bounce the ball less if I see I'm running out of time. But tennis is also about entertainment. The ATP says it wants to attract more people, to broaden its audience. If they don't allow us time to recover between points to offer the best possible level, everything goes too fast, and it's difficult to engage the crowd. I think the umpires should be more flexible or, better yet, add a few more seconds to the clock. With a little more leeway, we can prepare better to put on a show on every point.” Source: as.com/tenis/mas_teni…