82: 2025 Wimbledon: Quarterfinal Recap & Semifinal Preview | Something Major | EP 82

Sam and John reunite for a lively Wimbledon semifinals preview, dissecting Novak’s grit, Sinner’s form, and whether Fritz can shock Alcaraz. They recap Jack Sock and Bill Ackman’s buzzworthy Newport doubles cameo, toast Fabio Fognini’s surprise retirement, and swap semifinal picks in a split call on Sabalenka vs. Anisimova. The guys reflect on their own Wimbledon semifinal runs (and heartbreaks), the fate of fifth-set tiebreaks, and why some doubles veterans look suspiciously close to the legends circuit. Plus, Sam dishes on playing the Legends event with James Blake—and why Bruno Soares is still too good. All eyes now turn to championship weekend.00:00 Introduction and Semifinals Overview02:14 Fabio Fognini's Retirement Announcement03:59 Men's Semifinals Breakdown: Sinner vs. Shelton06:40 Ben Shelton's Performance and Future Prospects08:39 Novak Djokovic's Path to the Semifinals11:45 Taylor Fritz's Journey to the Semifinals17:32 Reflecting on Memorable Matches18:18 Impact of Rule Changes in Tennis19:55 Women's Draw Analysis21:48 Semifinal Predictions and Analysis29:54 Legends Match and Personal Anecdotes31:59 Closing Thoughts and Future Guests