The one and only Pam Shriver joins Catherine, David and Matt to review the women's semi-finals. How did Ons Jabeur turn the match around against Aryna Sabalenka? Does Sabalenka have some semi-final scar tissue? And how will Jabeur cope against Marketa Vondrousova in the final? All that plus a preview of the men's semi-finals on Friday. OUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2023, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions pods, and Grand Slam review shows.Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pam Shriver, a former pro player and sports commentator, brings her expertise to the discussion of the thrilling women's semi-finals at the US Open. She dives into Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula's impressive performances against their opponents. The conversation touches on the emotional dynamics of the matches, highlights the evolving landscape of women's tennis, and even features a fun moment involving tequila slammers. Shriver's insights into tactics and athlete psychology add a rich layer to the anticipation surrounding the final.

In this episode, Pam Shriver, a former professional tennis player and sports broadcaster, joins the conversation. They reflect on the emotional retirement of Andy Murray and the surprising defeat of Iga Swiatek by Zheng Qinwen. Pam shares insights into Donna Vekic's impressive run to the gold medal match. Discussions also touch on the pressure and mental resilience athletes face, especially Novak Djokovic with his injury scare. The hosts dissect the fierce rivalries and the evolving dynamics in women's tennis, amidst the backdrop of recent Olympic events.

Guest Pam Shriver, a sports commentator and former tennis player, joins Catherine, David, and Matt to discuss Coco Gauff's semi-finals appearance and scheduling biases at major tournaments. They also analyze Novak Djokovic's victory over Taylor Fritz and chat about Ben Shelton's win over Frances Tiafoe. The episode ends with a competition announcement with AO Travel.

Former professional tennis player, Pam Shriver, joins the hosts to discuss the wins of Aryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen in the women's semifinals. They analyze the Gauff-Sabalenka match, compare it to their previous US Open final, and speculate on how Zheng will handle her first major final. The podcast also covers doubles matches, the men's semis, and sponsorships.