Three — A Tennis Show
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
2021 In Review: Djokovic, Nadal & Federer | Three Ep. 69
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As 2021 draws to a close, Gill, Amy, and Joel take a look back at the year and how it went for each member of The Big Three. We also catch up on the ...
Djokovic's Season Ends & Peng Shuai | Three Ep. 68
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic’s long 2021 tennis year has at last ended, closing out at the Nitto ATP Finals and Davis Cup. Gill, Amy and Joel break it all down on...
Federer Breaks Silence on Return, & Djokovic in Turin | Three Ep. 67
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gill, Amy and Joel have plenty to talk about on the latest episode of “Three – A Show About Federer, Nadal and Djokovic.” First, a major update...
Djokovic Serves & Volleys Past Medvedev to Win Paris Masters | Three Ep. 66
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic has now clinched the year-end number one ranking for a record seventh time. He also recently trotted out a new tactic to win the Paris...
Paul Annacone on Coaching Roger Federer | Three Ep. 65
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of “Three – A Show About Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic” features a first: the show’s first interview. And it’s a big one ...
Gencic, Vajda and the Djokovic Coaching Tree | Three Ep. 64
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our exploration of the coaching trees of the "Big Three" continues with a deep dive into Novak Djokovic. Join Gill, Amy and Joel as they explore how s...
Australian Open 2022: Vaccine Decisions Loom | Three Ep. 63
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
None of the Big Three were in action this week, but that didn’t stop them from making news. Gill, Amy and Joel have the updates – and an intrigui...
Djokovic Loses US Open Final to Medvedev | Three Ep. 62
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
History was indeed made on the last day of the 2021 US Open – but not in the way many thought it would happen. How did Daniil Medvedev derail Novak...
US Open Draw: Djokovic's Grand Slam Quest | Three Ep. 61
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The upcoming US Open could well be the site of a monumental historic event: Novak Djokovic earning a calendar year sweep of all four majors – the Gr...
State of the Big 3 | Three Ep. 60
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The US Open is coming soon, and New York City is looking quite different for each member of The Big Three. Roger Federer has withdrawn. Rafael Nadal...
Roger Federer Turns 40 | Three Ep. 59
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The US Open Series is underway. Rafael Nadal is playing more, Novak Djokovic less, Roger Federer not at all. What’s it all mean? Gill, Amy and Joel ...
Djokovic's Olympic Hardships Continue in Tokyo | Three Ep. 58
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Tokyo Olympics proved more complicated than Novak Djokovic had planned – both on and off the court. Gil, Amy and Joel assess what happened, as ...
Tokyo Olympics time for Djokovic | Three Ep. 57
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic has arrived in Tokyo to fill one of the few missing pieces in his trophy collection: Olympic Gold. Roger Federer pulled out, citing kne...
Wimbledon Final: Djokovic wins, Completes Slam Race Pursuit with 20th Major | Three Ep. 56
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that Novak has just won Wimbledon, “Three” might also be called “20-20-20.” A terrific effort from Djokovic to capture his 20th major –...
Wimbledon SF: Djokovic Reaches Final with 3-set Victory over Shapovalov | Three Ep. 55
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic’s tight straight set semifinal win over Denis Shapovalov has put him in the Wimbledon men’s singles final – one victory away from...
Wimbledon QF: Federer Knocked Out in Straights by Hurkacz | Three Ep. 54
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Men’s quarterfinal day at Wimbledon. Titans Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer each walked on to Centre Court – but each left it headed in opposite...
Wimbledon Round 4: Federer & Djokovic Win on Final Manic Monday | Three Ep. 53
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The second week of Wimbledon is underway and Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are in familiar territory: the quarterfinals. But how is each man’s f...
Wimbledon Round 3: Federer Takes out last Brit, Djokovic Takes on Crowd | Three Ep. 52
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first week of Wimbledon is over. As expected, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer remain in contention. But what’s the state of each man’s form...
Wimbledon Round 2: Federer & Djokovic Find A-Game | Three Ep. 51
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have each reached the third round of Wimbledon with nary a scratch. But is that necessarily good? Amy, Gill and Joel ...
Wimbledon Round 1: Federer Wins on Mannarino Injury, Djokovic Downs Draper | Three Ep. 50
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the 2021 edition of Wimbledon kicked off, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer began their respective titles quests versus tricky lefthanders. And th...
Wimbledon Draw: Djokovic & Federer Eye Strong R1 Opponents | Three Ep. 49
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Wimbledon men’s singles draw has been made, with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer on opposite halves and each set to play intriguing first round...
Nadal Pulls out of Wimbledon, Federer Crashes in Halle | Three Ep. 48
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rafael Nadal announced he won't play Wimbledon or the Olympics in 2021. "It’s never an easy decision to take but after listening to my body and disc...
RG Final: Djokovic Wins Second Title in Paris with Comeback Win over Tsitsipas | Three Ep. 47
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic wins his 19th Grand Slam Championship at Roland Garros with a come-from-behind, 5-set victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. Djokovic becomes...
RG Semifinals: Djokovic Conquers Nadal at French Open | Three Ep. 46
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 58th edition of the Rafa vs. Novak saga was a blockbuster – first-rate shot-making, unsurpassed court coverage, tons of drama and even govern...
RG Quarterfinals: Nadal & Djokovic Set Meeting #58 with 4-set Victories | Three Ep. 45
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Though slightly tested in their Roland Garros quarterfinal matches, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have advanced and are now set to meet in the semis...
RG Round Four: Big 3 vs. Italy, minus Federer | Three Ep. 44
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While Roger Federer has left Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have now made their way into the quarterfinals. Each faced early challenge...
RG Round Three: Federer Persists, Nadal & Djokovic Roll | Three Ep. 43
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal all advanced past the 3rd round at the 2021 French Open. Federer survived a late-night thriller against...
RG Round Two: Federer vs. Towels, and Cilic | Three Ep. 42
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal all advance in their 2nd round matches at the 2021 French Open. Federer survives an eventful match a...
Federer, Nadal & Djokovic Win Openers at Roland Garros '21 | Three Ep. 41
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the 2021 edition of Roland-Garros gets underway, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer all began their title quests. In this episode of “...
French Open Draw: Federer, Nadal & Djokovic Crowd Top Half | Three Ep. 40
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rafael Nadal, a 13-time French Open champion, has landed in the same half of the 2021 Roland Garros Draw as the other two members of the Big 3 in men’...
Nadal Defeats Djokovic in 2021 Rome Final | Three Ep. 39
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rafael Nadal met Novak Djokovic for the 57th time in a clash of two of the Big 3 titans in men’s tennis. The scene was the final of the Internationa...
Nadal Falls to Zverev in Madrid, Rome Draw | Three Ep. 38
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rafael Nadal's title drought at Madrid continued with a quarterfinal loss to Alexander Zverev. The German has defeated the Spaniard three times consec...
How Uncle Toni Nadal Shaped Rafael | Three Ep. 37
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coaching in an individual sport like tennis takes on a shape all its own. We begin an in-depth discussion of the Big Three and their coaches, startin...
Nadal & Djokovic Deliver 3-set Epics on Home Courts | Three Ep. 36
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Homeland heroes Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal fought hard this week in native Belgrade and Barcelona. Each finished with epics – but different out...
Nadal & Djokovic Stumble in Monte Carlo | Three Ep. 35
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic lost 2nd round to Dan Evans and Rafael Nadal was defeated in the quarterfinal by eventual finalist Andrey Rublev. Gill, Amy and Joel ex...
Nadal: "I learned to enjoy suffering" | Three Ep. 34
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monte Carlo is here, and with it will come clay court tennis. Does this mean more suffering on the tennis court? Rafael Nadal might say so. Gill, Joel...
The Forehands & Miami Memories | Three Ep. 33
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic would not be the great champions they are without exceptional forehands. Gill, Joel and Amy discuss how...
Absence in Miami, ATP Strife | Three Ep. 32
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For three unique reasons, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are absent from the Miami Masters 1000 event. Gill, Joel and Amy break down t...
Federer's Return in Doha | Three Ep. 31
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After 14 months out of competition 20-time grand slam champion Roger Federer returned to tour action in Doha this week. In his first match back, he de...
The Serves & Djokovic's 311th Week at #1 | Three Ep. 30
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic sets a major record- the most weeks ever at pole position of the ATP rankings. Roger Federer returns to competition in Doha after more...
Djokovic Retains Australian Open Crown with Medvedev Beatdown | Three Ep. 29
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic wins the 2021 Australian Open in a dominating straight sets win over Daniil Medvedev. Djokovic captures his 9th Australian Open and his...
Nadal Exits Australian Open after Blowing Lead to Tsitsipas | Three Ep. 28
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rafael Nadal is eliminated from the 2021 Australian Open after giving up a 2-0 lead to Greek #6 Stefanos Tsitsipas. On Ep. 28 of Three, Gill, Joel and...
Nadal & Djokovic Fight Injuries at AO '21 | Three Ep. 27
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic withstands a five-set scare to American Taylor Fritz in the 3rd round of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia. But Djokovic does...
AO Draw: Analyzing Djokovic & Nadal's Path to Glory | Three Ep. 26
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are the top two seeds yet again at the 2021 Australian Open. Gill, Joel and Amy discuss their draws, especially first ...
Team Events & The Big 3 | Three Ep. 25
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the 2021 ATP Cup approaches, Gill, Joel and Amy discuss the role of team events in the Big 3's careers. Topics include the fall of Davis Cup and 20...
Nadal & Djokovic in Adelaide | Three Ep. 24
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Six of the top tennis players in the world, including Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, have arrived in Adelaide (South Australia) to begin preparation...
Height: Are the Big 3 Ideal? | Three Ep. 23
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 22 of Three, Gill Joel and Amy discuss height and tennis. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal stand at 6 foot 1, while Novak Djokovic is only one in...
Longevity: The Big 3 Reach 2021 | Three Ep. 22
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 2021 tennis season is upon us, and with it comes another year of the Big 3. Gill, Joel and Amy discuss longevity; how Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal ...
The Backhands | Three Ep. 21
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 21 of Three, Gill, Joel and Amy begin stroke by stroke conversations about Federer, Nadal and Djokovic, starting with the backhand. The three d...
After Knee Surgery, Can Federer Replicate 2017? | Three Ep. 20
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 2021 Australian Open approaches, albeit moved back to February, and Roger Federer could be making his return from knee surgery. That's a familiar ...
Djokovic Supports Best-of-Three, Nadal Disagrees, Federer Neutral | Three Ep. 19
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Big Three differ again when asked about the format of grand slam tournaments. The men have long played best-of-five, but is increased injury risk,...
A Changing of the Guard? | Three Ep. 18
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 18 of Three, Gill, Joel and Amy debrief on Novak Djokovic's ATP Finals semifinal loss to Dominic Thiem and Rafael Nadal's defeat to Daniil Medv...
Analyzing Nadal & Djokovic's Losses in London | Three Ep. 17
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 17 of Three, we discuss how and why Djokovic and Nadal were defeated in their second group stage matches at the ATP Finals in London. Nadal was...
Guillermo Vilas: Nadal's Stylistic Ancestor | Three Ep. 16
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 16 of Three, Rafael Nadal's run in Paris was difficult from start to finish, ending with a semifinal loss to Alexander Zverev. Why Nadal challe...
Motivation: Sonego Routines Djokovic, Nadal to play Paris Masters | Three Ep. 15
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 15 of Three, Novak Djokovic lost to Lorenzo Sonego in Vienna, admitting that clinching the year-end number one ranking affected him. Plus, Rafa...
Federer, Nadal & Djokovic: Rising or Declining? | Three Ep. 15
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 15 of Three, we start with scheduling news, as Rafael Nadal announced his participation in the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000 tournament while Novak ...
Nadal Defends Throne against Djokovic, Ties Federer with #20 | Three Ep. 13
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gill, Joel and Amy debrief after Rafael Nadal's three set win over Novak Djokovic in the 2020 Roland Garros men's final. The win for Nadal is his 13th...
Nadal-Djokovic #56 Set for French Open Final | Three Ep. 13
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 13 of Three, Gill, Joel and Amy discuss the big match. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic blitzed through the Roland Garros field en route to Fina...
RG Conditions vs. Nadal & Djokovic | Three Ep. 12
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cold weather, heavy tennis balls and the classic French Open red clay has made for conditions unlike we've seen at any recent grand slam tournament. R...
Rafa & Novak in Paris | Three Ep. 11
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 11 of Three, Joel Amy and Gill discuss the prospects of the top-2 players in the world, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, heading into the Frenc...
Djokovic Heads Players Association, Federer & Nadal Rebuke | Three Ep. 10
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 10 of Three, Joel, Amy and Gill discuss the proposed Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA). The organization is headed by Novak Djokov...
Thiem Snaps Big 3 Major Streak | Three Ep. 9
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel, Amy and Gill discuss Dominic Thiem's maiden slam at the 2020 US Open, where he came back from two-sets-to-none down agains Alexander Zverev in...
Djokovic Defaulted from US Open 2020 | Emergency Three
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic was in the first set of his Third Round US Open match with Pablo Carreno Busta. After getting broken for 6-5, Djokovic took a ball out ...
Novak in New York | Three Ep. 8
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel, Amy and Gill discuss Novak Djokovic's quest for major title #18 in New York, what style of play tends to bother Novak? Hint: not Jan-Lennard Str...
Learning Tennis from Novak Djokovic | Three Ep. 7
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 7 of Three, Joel, Amy and Gill talk about why Novak Djokovic is the ultimate "coaches player." The Serbian has stood on top of the ATP tour for...
Learning Tennis from Rafael Nadal | Three Ep. 6
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 6, Joel, Amy and Gill speculate on legacy of the 2020 US Open, tackling the widely debated question: will the champion deserve an asterisk? ...
Learning Tennis from Roger Federer | Three Ep. 5
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the fifth episode of Three, Joel, Amy and Gill talk about what recreational players can learn from Roger Federer. With his 39th birthday recently p...
The Big 3 Foils | Three Ep. 4
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 4 of Three, Joel, Amy and Gill discuss the players who rivaled the Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, albeit often unsuccessfully....
The GOAT Debate | Three Ep. 3
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Ep. 3, Joel, Amy and Gill discuss the GOAT debate, which has dominated men’s tennis discourse for the better part of a decade. It is the most obv...
Rafael Nadal's US Open Decision | Three ep. 2
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the second episode of Three, Joel, Amy and Gill discuss the largest mystery heading into the 2020 ATP restart. Will Rafael Nadal play the US Open? ...
Andy Murray: Not Quite | Three Ep. 1
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the first ever episode of Three, Joel, Amy and Gill address the odd man out. British three-time major champion Andy Murray was often considered to ...
Introduction | Three Ep. 0
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gill, Joel and Amy talk about how the universe led them to doing a show together about Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. This is the int...