Welcome back to episode 68! Emily Whitlock isn’t one to hold back when it comes to speaking her mind about how the PSA is run. It’s refreshing to hear the behind-the-scenes details of how players learn about seed releases, along with her candid thoughts on how the women’s game has evolved over the years. A great, unfiltered discussion—enjoy!
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Rundown
3:45 – Introduction (Emily Whitlock)
7:14 – Platinum Draw Changes Frustration
13:34 – How seeding used to work v. how tournament seeding works now
18:00 – Process of Emily Whitlock joining in on the Commentating for PSA
28:15 – How the Women’s game evolved over generations
33:44 – Emily breaking down the Big Three’s Game
35:54 – Player’s ostracizing Emily (Saudi Arabia Controversy)
