It’s Ladies’ Semifinals Day at Wimbledon — and it did not disappoint. Amanda Anisimova delivered one of the performances of the Championships, battling past World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a stunning upset. Join Joel and Chris as they break down why Sabalenka keeps stumbling at the business end of Grand Slams and unpack the remarkable story of Anisimova’s comeback after her mental health sabbatical. They also tackle the debate around Sabalenka’s so-called “dominance” — and whether ranking points alone tell the whole story.

In the other semifinal, Iga Swiatek put on a ruthless clinic to dismantle Belinda Bencic and book her spot in her first Wimbledon final. The duo dig into what’s clicking in Swiatek’s grass-court game, whether she’s finally shed the “clay-court specialist” label, and how her experience in major finals could play a role against Anisimova, who’s about to contest her first. Plus, they preview the Men’s Semifinals: Novak Djokovic takes on Jannik Sinner in a Roland Garros rematch, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faces off against Taylor Fritz.

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