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 Overview 02:14 Fabio Fognini's Retirement Announcement 03:59 Men's Semifinals Breakdown: Sinner vs. Shelton 06:40 Ben Shelton's Performance and Future Prospects 08:39 Novak Djokovic's Path to the Semifinals 11:45 Taylor Fritz's Journey to the Semifinals 17:32 Reflecting on Memorable Matches 18:18 Impact of Rule Changes in Tennis 19:55 Women's Draw Analysis 21:48 Semifinal Predictions and Analysis 29:54 Legends Match and Personal Anecdotes 31:59 Closing Thoughts and Future Guests