Ep. 61: US Open QFs Recap & SF Preview: Alcaraz–Djokovic Set, Felix Rising, Pegula–Sabalenka, Osaka - Anisimova
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The US Open is down to its final four — and the storylines are sizzling. Alvin and Torrey ask: can anyone slow down Alcaraz? Is Djokovic still the problem no one can solve? And is Felix finally ready to break through against Sinner? On the women’s side, Amanda Anisimova shocks Świątek, Pegula cruises into a heavyweight clash with Sabalenka, and the depth of the field has never looked stronger. Big shots, bigger questions — and a semifinal lineup you won’t want to miss.
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1. Ep. 61: US Open QFs Recap & SF Preview: Alcaraz–Djokovic Set, Felix Rising, Pegula–Sabalenka, Osaka - Anisimova (00:00:00)
2. Alcaraz’s form: entertainment + efficiency (00:05:10)
3. Djokovic–Fritz: why the gap remains (00:08:30)
4. What it actually takes to beat Novak (00:13:10)
5. Novak’s semi streak & the Serena-era comparison (00:17:45)
6. Why Alcaraz looks even better now (net reads, touches) (00:22:08)
7. FAA def. de Minaur; belief + controlled aggression (00:25:00)
8. Felix’s forehand/backhand adjustments & court position (00:28:40)
9. Coming forward, confidence, and the “I’ve got a shot” factor (00:31:25)
10. Sinner–Felix preview (H2H context, recent Cincy loss) (00:34:00)
11. Alcaraz–Sinner: the long game, USO favorite talk (00:40:20)
12. Pegula def. Krejcikova: clean, no mileage (00:41:28)
13. Pegula–Sabalenka keys: down-the-line early, variety, front foot (00:46:32)
14. Anisimova d. Swiatek: redemption and tactics (00:54:00)
15. Osaka–Muchová mid-match check-in (00:57:20)
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