9: Taylor Fritz Joins the Pod, Laver Cup Memories and Jack retires Roger Federer | EP 9

Fresh off an incredible run to the US Open final, the No. 1 American, Taylor Fritz, joins the podcast to share his thoughts on his first major final and life since then. Jack, Sam, Steve, and John quiz Taylor on who among them inspired him the most as a junior, and debate who’s more recognizable in public—Taylor or his girlfriend, Morgan. Plus, it's Laver Cup weekend and the boys reflect on their experiences playing in the event, which pits Europe's best tennis players against Team World. John reveals why Chicago was his favorite Laver Cup venue and Jack shares what it was like to compete against and defeat Roger Federer in his final match and the whirlwind that followed. (00:00) Intro (00:39) The Napa Challenger (02:14) The White Jacquet Prize (05:45) Introducing Taylor Fritz (06:17) Putting US Open in Perspective (07:19) Biggest Moment (08:56) Cheering for Sinner? (10:42) Celebrities in the Crowd (11:33) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (12:01) Looking on the Bright Side (14:12) Preparation Before the US Open (15:42) Brutal Post-Practice After US Open (16:47) Celebrating and Gaming 12 Hours a Day (18:48) Being Recognized (19:59) Morgan vs. Taylor: Who’s More Famous? (21:24) Sponsors in Player Boxes (23:31) US Players Debate (25:06) US Open 2024 vs. Indian Wells 2022 (26:19) Laver Cup Experiences (27:14) Exhibition or Serious Event? (30:39) The Most Electric Set That Never Happened (32:25) Jack Makes John Look Bad (33:21) The Villain in Federer’s Final Match (36:42) Most Hate Ever (37:44) Reaction to Hitting Roger (38:25) Greatest Laver Cup History (40:44) Favorite Laver Cup Venues (42:41) Being Intimidated by Federer (45:16) Would You Rather Game (45:58) Taylor Owns the Group (46:14) Fritz Makes Stevie Snap (46:46) US Open vs. Australian Open (47:26) Hypothetical US Open Final (49:00) Putting Taylor on the Spot (50:41) Best Shot to Steal? (53:22) Laver Cup Expectations (54:30) Name the Randomest Tennis Player (55:50) Outro