look who's popping in for pop news today Fresh Off representing Team USA at the Olympics for tennis Chris Eubanks is an analyst for ESPN's coverage of this year's open by the way congratulations you also had a great match here uh I know you went to five sets yeah yeah no it was a fun atmosphere fun you know experience to be back here at the open so I was really pleased with how I played just didn't go my way that's that's right and that we know that for sure right um but you're doing a terrific job as an analyst so we're going to have you put on that hat right now before we get to the men which is a huge All-American line uh up tonight let's talk about Jess Pula congratulations to her she got her first semi she's now in her first final what does she need to do to get her first Grand Slam I think just keep this confidence going she's been playing so well all summer she took the title in Toronto she then came here to the open and it's been playing phenomenal tennis last night was the biggest test that she's had so far she lost the first set seemed to be getting outplayed was on a set in a break almost got down a double break had the safe break point and then makova missed the volley you saw the crowd start to get behind it and that was the first time I've seen Jess in a long time kind of have the crowd in the palm of her hand she got the energy going this New York crowd has been behind the Americans this entire week so I think she's got to keep doing that get the crowd involved they want to cheer for you they want to push you over the Finish Line like they did for Coco golf last year in the final against the same opponent in Arena sabalenka you were saying sabalenka can get a little riled by the New York crowds and now we've got a New Yorker her she's taking the subway to the to the courts every day so I mean she's as New York as they come so I think that crowd she can give them something to get behind her Jess will use a little bit of variety I'm sure coaching staff is going to devise a great game plan to use some variety to get sabinka kind of uncomfortable but after that when she starts to miss you got to get the crowd involved because I think the crowd wants to push her to her first Grand Slam title I love it let's hope so all right let's talk about the guys now our All-American matchup it's going to be mustsee TV tonight on ESPN Francis tafo Taylor Fritz break down what they need to do each of them to get the other well I mean these are two guys who've known each other since they were 14 years old they they they've you know grown up together they've kind of grown up in the light of American tennis of saying these guys are going to be the Future these guys are going to be the future and you know now the future's here you have two guys in the semi-finals two American men for the first time since 2005 it's going to be an exciting night the biggest weapon on the court is going to be the Taylor Fritz serve he's one of the best servers in the world right now so I think playing a little bit later in the evening a night match will bold well for Francis it'll slow the ball down a little bit he'll be able to hopefully get into Fritz service games a bit more both guys love to dictate with their forehand both guys have Rock Solid backhands Francis has a lot more variety Francis is a is a better mover around the court so I think he's got to try to make it athletic he's got to try to use the variety use the slice come to net drop shot don't allow Fritz to serve big and then just club for hands from the middle of the Court otherwise it's going to be a tough day Francis also knowing him he's going to try to do a good job of getting the crowd on his side early two Americans This Arthur a stadium is going to be rocking tonight Francis is going to make it a point early to get that crowd behind him and and try to make it a bit uh difficult for frit so it's going to be a fun match up I can't wait to sit court side and watch it two France going to battle for a spot in the US Open final too close to call any predictions you know I I think if if Francis is able to like I say neutralize Fritz to serve and get the crowd in it early if Fritz gets in a nice Rhythm and he's feeling confident and comfortable from the ground again you if you have the biggest weapon on the court I think you're and you're the you know informed player Fritz has been playing phenomenal tennis all year Francis has had a bit of an up and down year the one thing that I think does help Francis as well he has the experience of being in a grand slam semi-final before he semi-final the US Open in 2022 he's familiar with this stage this is Fritz's first time past the quarterfinals so we'll see if the lights get a little bit bright I think it's too tough to call right now I kind of want to see how the match plays out early plus I'm not trying to ruin any friendships right now since I'm still playing so I'll just keep it safe for now I love it I love it thank you you do such a great job off the court and on the court we wish you the best of luck and have fun tonight we'll do