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Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner & Steve Johnson as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles on the podcast Nothing Major.

Expect untold tales, a behind the scenes look at life on tour, and relentless banter that only comes from guys who've seen it all (except that elusive major win).

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#231
Yesterday · 44 min
Tennis’ Most Iconic Rackets & The Greatest ATP Finals Fields | EP 231
On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson react to Ben Shelton's switch from On to New Balance, discussing why top players rarely change apparel sponsors mid-career and what a potential Shelton signature line could look like. With the ATP Finals approaching, the guys debate the greatest year-end championship fields of all time, revisiting the star-studded lineups of 2010, 2015 and 2023's new generation of stars. The boys then attempt to build their own all-time top eight, with plenty of debate over who deserves a spot… Next up, it's Racket Reactions! The suits have prepared images of some of tennis' most iconic rackets and the gang reveal which players immediately come to mind before ranking their personal favorites. Finally, the guys check in on Maldives Watch, with some surprising players already booking their vacations, before tackling what might be one of the wildest Life Advice submissions yet. 00:00 Intro 00:27 Shelton Signs With New Balance 05:34 Greatest ATP Finals Fields 12:12 All time Top 8 19:23 Iconic Racket Reactions 30:52 Ranking the Most Iconic Frames 31:52 Maldives Watch Update 33:50 Life Advice 38:47 Major Mailbag 42:25 Wrap Up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#230
Monday · 42 min
WTA Hot Mic Drama, Alcaraz Tops Shelton & Turin Field Set | EP 230
We won an award! John, Sam, and Stevie celebrate Nothing Major winning 2026 Sports Podcast of the Year before recapping the one-week Paris Masters, where Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Ben Shelton. The boys break down the biggest headlines from the past week, including some WTA Finals hot mic drama involving Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva… With the field set, the gang looks ahead to the ATP Finals in Turin, where Frances Tiafoe and 20-year-old Rafael Jodar have qualified, while Novak Djokovic misses out on the final eight. Plus, the guys discuss two major coaching shakeups, with Jannik Sinner and Casper Ruud making changes to their teams. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Major Award Win 05:01 Paris Masters Reca 05:18 Alcaraz vs Shelton Final 12:01 Fritz Match Points Drama 16:05 Turin Field Set 19:40 Novak Misses Finals 22:10 Tiafoe Outlook In Turin 24:11 Jodar Breakout Season 27:05 WTA Finals Hot Mic Drama 29:23 WTA Finals Outfits 31:15 Rybakina Withdraws 33:58 Sinner Coaching Change 37:26 Ruud Hires Ferrer 38:30 Major Opinions 41:18 Wrap Up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#229
November 5 · 46 min
The Tournament of Dreams, Playing in Paris & Junior Wimbledon Champ Jordan Lee Joins! | EP 229
On this Thursday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie Johnson build their “Tournament of Dreams,” debating the best location, hotels, transportation, food, facilities, and court on tour. The boys look ahead to Paris-Bercy week, discussing what they like about France, and what can be frustrating, from whistling crowds and cab drivers to undercooked meat and sparkling water. The guys open the Major Mailbag to answer some of your questions, and chat to 16-year-old junior Wimbledon champion Jordan Lee, discussing his Wimbledon nerves, flashy playing style, practicing with Ben Shelton and winning the ITF junior year-end event in Chengdu. Follow Nothing Major on social media: keychain.club/NothingMajor 00:00 Show Preview 02:25 Tournament of Dreams 12:11 Paris Week 17:22 Major Mailbag 23:49 Jordan Lee Joins 45:53 Wrap Up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#228
November 2 · 43 min
Ferrero & Shelton Dream Team? Alcaraz Unbeatable, Stan's Farewell | EP 228
On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie Johnson recap last week’s ATP 500s in Vienna and Basel, starting with Carlos Alcaraz’s wild-card run to the Vienna title and the debate over whether he’s playing like the world’s best despite Zverev holding No. 1. They also break down the ATP 500 bonus pool payouts and touch on de Minaur’s upset of Zverev. In Basel, the guys react to a surprise final and Vacherots indoor-court breakthrough, plus Holger Rune’s encouraging return from an Achilles injury. Then it’s on to the razor-tight Race to Turin, before the big news: Juan Carlos Ferrero joining Ben Shelton’s coaching team alongside Brian Shelton, and what it could mean for Ben’s next step. Before waving farewell to the legend Stan Wawrinka. Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Show Preview 00:20 Welcome Back Banter 01:05 Rome Transport Roast 03:02 Halloween Check In 04:08 Vienna Alcaraz Run 08:21 ATP 500 Bonus Pool 10:35 De Minaur vs Top Two 11:48 Basel Final Surprise 12:54 Basel Winner Breakdown 17:40 Rune Comeback Talk 22:03 Struff Instagram 22:27 Isner Serve Bruise 23:24 Veteran Form Praise 23:48 Race to Turin Breakdown 26:18 Year End Alternate Life 28:23 Influencer Board Banter 29:01 Ferrero Joins Shelton 30:51 What Ferrero Adds 35:00 Rising Teen Prospects 36:08 100 Match Season Grind 37:59 Wawrinka Farewell 40:36 Wrap Up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#227
October 29 · 45 min
Halloween Special! Maldives Draft ft. Reilly Opelka, Tournament of Terror & Surprise Guest! | EP 227
On this Halloween Special episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie show up in tennis costumes, Zverev, Robby Ginepri, and Andre Agassi, before launching into a full slate of drafts. First up is the “Tournament of Terror,” where they build the worst possible event through a selection of categories. The guys also snake-draft their ideal zombie apocalypse teams featuring ATP & WTA players.Then they run the annual Maldives Draft, featuring our official Maldives correspondent Riley Opelka, before closing with fan-submitted tennis horror stories and a surprise appearance from a fan favourite! 00:00 Halloween Costumes Reveal 02:19 Episode Drafts Preview 03:55 Santa Fe Outfit Roast 06:11 Tournament of Terror Setup 06:46 Worst Location and Hotel 09:10 Transport and Venue Food 11:04 Facilities and Court Nightmares 16:28 Terror Tournament Recap 17:28 Zombie Team Draft Begins 20:12 Zombie Draft Picks 22:07 Team Recap Debate 23:13 Maldives Draft Rules 26:01 Maldives Picks 31:30 Final Picks Strategy 34:50 Special Guest Surprise 38:35 Fan Horror Stories 42:31 Halloween Farewell Wrap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#226
October 26 · 38 min
Alcaraz Mania in Vienna, Musetti Back on Top, Meddy Train Rolling | EP 226
On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap a busy week of tennis! They break down Daniil Medvedev’s title run in Almaty, Lorenzo Musetti’s first title in four years in Lyon after saving match points en route and dismantling Taylor Fritz, and Griekspoor’s grumpy run to the Brussels title after wild semifinal comebacks. The guys also hit major news: David Goffin’s farewell at the Brussels event, Iga Swiatek ending her season early with a thigh injury, Rybakina winning Ningbo and heading into the WTA Finals as favourite, and the possibility of Stan Wawrinka’s last match in Basel. Submit your Tennis Horror Story through the Mailbag section - https://keychain.club/NothingMajor 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Go to the app store and sign up using promo code: MAJOR: http://kalshi.com/r/major 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:37 USTA Rival Match 02:04 Jacksonville Exhibition 02:45 Medvedev Wins Almaty 04:50 Kukushkin Farewell Moment 07:35 Musetti Breakthrough Lyon 11:12 Race to Turin Talk 12:26 Brussels Chaos Semis 17:09 Isner Struff Storytime 19:52 Vienna Wildcard Money 21:09 Autograph Memories 22:13 Goffin Career Tribute 23:53 Swiatek Season Shutdown 25:26 Rybakina WTA Finals Outlook 26:43 Wawrinka Farewell Watch 27:23 Stevie Stat French Top Seed 28:44 Random Player Spotlight 30:27 Dog Sitting Grumpiness 31:25 Instagram Collab Drama 32:28 Basel Vienna Blockbusters 35:37 Halloween Episode Tease 36:42 Fan Horror Stories Wrap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#225
October 22 · 48 min
Alexander Blockx Joins! Is He Tennis’ Next Rising Star? + Is Zverev an A-Lister? | EP 225
On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie sit down with rising Belgian star Alexander Blockx to talk junior success, winning the 2023 Australian Open junior title, his growth spurt, early pro breakthrough moments like Davis Cup vs. Berrettini, the Madrid Masters run, his love of serve-and-volley in big moments, and why Thiem was a childhood favorite. Blockx also shares how “Block X” became his nickname, his favorite and least favorite tour stops, and a viral celebrity encounter in Estoril. After the interview, the guys debut a tennis celebrity tier list segment featuring Shelton, Tsitsipas, Mannarino, Sinner, Heliövaara, Fritz, Monfils, Alcaraz, Zverev, and Ethan Quinn. Submit your Tennis Horror Story through the Mailbag section - https://keychain.club/NothingMajor 00:00 Show Intro and Teasers 00:33 Halloween Tennis Horror Stories 01:01 USTA Match Update and Banter 01:33 Meet Alexander Blockx 03:34 Junior Rise and Growth Spurt 08:26 How Blockx Got His Nickname 10:16 Davis Cup Welcome Moment 13:25 Madrid Breakthrough and Mindset 14:46 Serve and Volley in Big Moments 15:44 Thiem Inspiration and Hair Talk 19:54 Favorite Tournaments and Travel Life 23:42 US Open Money and Airline Miles 28:59 Belgian Tennis Crew and Locker Room 30:18 Team Vibes and Rivalry 31:01 Celebrity Moment 31:47 Starstruck Match Story 34:17 Viral Photo Aftermath 34:48 Interview Wrap and Reactions 35:33 Celebrity Tier List Rules 36:34 Shelton and Tsitsipas Ratings 39:18 A Listers 40:57 Fritz and Monfils Debate 42:36 Alcaraz and Zverev 44:10 Ethan Quinn 45:36 Signoff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#224
October 19 · 39 min
ATP Rule Changes, Federer Steals the Show, Alcaraz & Novaks Wildcards | EP 224
On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap their weekend in Santa Fe for a First Serve New Mexico charity event, complete with fly fishing, a stacked tennis lineup, John singing with the Bryan Brothers Band, and Sam negotiating his way out of an oversold hotel. Then the guys break down Shanghai, where Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beats Zverev and comes from a set and a break down to win the final over Rafael Jodar, while Medvedev delivers another on-court blowup. They also discuss Federer’s appearance, the chaotic ATP Finals race, Chawlinska winning the Wuhan 1000, major ATP financial changes tied to a new Saudi Masters in 2028, Hall of Fame nominees, wild cards for Alcaraz and Djokovic, and João Fonseca shutting down his season. Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Show Intro and Agenda 00:30 Santa Fe Ranch Weekend 01:35 First Serve Charity Gala 02:39 Isner Sings Onstage 03:54 Querrey Hotel Chaos 05:31 Shanghai Semis Recap 07:41 Medvedev Meltdown Moment 10:12 ADF Wins Shanghai Final 16:18 Federer Sightings in Shanghai 17:14 ATP Finals Race Predictions 19:07 WTA Wuhan and Swiatek Return 20:52 WTA Finals Talk 21:50 ATP Money Boom 2028 24:03 Saudi Masters Cash Surge 25:00 2028 Calendar Shakeup 26:33 Hall of Fame Ballot 27:43 Alcaraz Wild Card Vienna 29:48 Djokovic Chasing Turin 33:07 Fonseca Injury Concerns 34:00 Stevie’s Stat 35:03 Spelling Bee Banter 37:29 250 Week Preview Wrap 38:42 Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#223
October 15 · 40 min
Zverev Shines in Shanghai & The FUNNIEST Fan Interview Ever! | EP 223
On this Thursday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie Johnson recap the latest from the Shanghai Masters, including Rafael Jodar’s win and his towel outburst toward ball kids. They also cover Zverev’s dominant win over Alex de Minaur as they discuss Zverev’s durability and year-end No. 1 form. As well as preview the other quarter-finals, debate Tommy’s new beard, and discuss Casper Ruud’s quiet run ahead of his matchup with Jodar. The show also features a new segment on players who “don’t look like tennis players,” and they bring on US Open men’s bracket winner Andrew “The Oracle” Lee, who gives us one of our greatest and funniest interviews in show history. Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Show Preview 00:37 Shanghai Rundown 02:21 Jodar Ball Kid Moment 03:43 Zverev Dominance 06:21 Tommy vs Medvedev 08:33 Maldives Watch 10:18 Ruud Matchup Picks 15:08 Shanghai Travel Stories 17:00 Non Tennis Looking Players 19:13 Curly Hair Athlete Debate 19:49 Players With Alternate Careers 21:20 Dane Sweeney Adventure Guide 21:51 Meet The Oracle 22:54 How He Won The Bracket 25:31 Prize Money Giving Back 26:23 Boat Banter 27:19 Australian Open Prediction 29:01 Oracle Can’t Leave the call 31:17 Memorable Losses Fan Question 34:33 Tennis Slang And Jargon 36:47 US Open Engagement Photo Story 38:48 Oracle Sends Us Off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#222
October 13 · 44 min
Alcaraz Out, Djokovic Falls, and Qinwen Zheng is back! | EP 222
On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie start with recapping Sam’s birthday post. Then they revisit Medvedev’s ball-into-the-crowd controversy before breaking down Zizou Bergs’ upset of Carlos Alcaraz on Shanghai’s fast courts and Carlos’ new mustache, unpack Novak Djokovic’s loss to Hubi Hurkacz and the year-end finals race, and review the Americans’ results. Plus, they discuss Qinwen Zheng’s Beijing title, Six Kings Slam cancellation rumors, Ferrero’s comments on five-set Slams, and name Hubie servebot of the week. Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Go to the app store and sign up using promo code: MAJOR: http://kalshi.com/r/major 00:00 Shanghai Show Kickoff 00:18 Empty Stadium Photo Story 02:51 Sam Birthday And Horse Diet 03:49 USTA Match 04:45 Medvedev Ball Hit Debate 08:27 Alcaraz Upset By Bergs 14:02 Alcaraz Mustache Talk 17:58 Djokovic Falls To Hurkacz 22:14 Race To Turin And Americans 24:06 Tiafoe Meltdown Again 26:27 Fritz Falls to Tsitsipas 27:43 Americans Roundup in Shanghai 28:20 Italian Inconsistency Talk 29:57 WTA Beijing Zheng Wins 32:28 Six Kings Slam Rumors 34:40 Five Sets Debate 36:16 Stevies Stats 37:36 Serve Bot Hubi Praise 39:49 Ferrero Coaching Future 41:38 AI Dance Trend Rant 43:34 Closing Banter Credits See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#221
October 8 · 42 min
Sinner Out for the Season! Djokovic’s Finals Surge, Alcaraz Still a Level Above? | EP 221
On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie jump in with an emergency finals recap from Tokyo and Beijing, starting with Carlos Alcaraz’s Tokyo title over Jiri Lehecka and what it says about his health, form, and ever-present drop shot. Then they head to Beijing, where Novak Djokovic stays undefeated at the event and boosts his push to qualify for Turin. The guys also unpack Medvedev’s default for hitting a ball into the crowd, Coco Gauff’s controversial point replay, and the major news that Jannik Sinner is out for the year. Plus, they debate why 2012 was the toughest era in men’s tennis, hit fan questions, and give doubles life advice after an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction. 00:00 Show kickoff and agenda 00:35 Emergency finals recap 00:47 Tokyo final Alcaraz wins 01:15 Alcaraz weapons and flair 04:27 Beijing final Djokovic rolls 06:40 De Minaur injury concern 07:11 Medvedev default debate 09:37 Coco Gauff screen replay 11:40 Sinner out for year fallout 15:49 Dog cameo 16:12 Toughest era 2012 case 22:04 Classic Order of Play 23:20 Peak Era Debate 27:31 League Tennis Update 28:19 Olympic Mugshot Photos 30:18 Fan Question Losing Early 32:33 Tour Friends And Breakups 34:41 What Held Us Back 38:56 Doubles Wardrobe Mishap 40:20 Wrap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#220
October 5 · 37 min
Alcaraz Rolls in Tokyo, Djokovic’s Beijing Streak, and Sinner’s Mysterious Knee | EP 220
On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie open with Sam’s ongoing weigh-in saga as he tries to lose weight ahead of a ranch day featuring horseback riding, fly fishing, and skeet shooting. They also break down the ATP 500s in Tokyo and Beijing, including Carlos Alcaraz’s run to the Tokyo final, his matchup with Jiří Lehečka, and surprising early losses for Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul. Plus, they explain how Arthur Fils ended up in qualifying despite being a top-10 player, creating a brutal draw for Frances Tiafoe. In Beijing, they discuss Novak Djokovic’s unbeaten record at the tournament and push for Turin, a controversial replay point involving Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur’s run to the final. They also get into Jannik Sinner pulling out of Beijing and Shanghai, the limited injury clarity, and what it could mean for the year-end No. 1 race. Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Show Intro 00:26 Scale Check Banter 02:34 Ranch Day Plans 03:01 Tokyo 500 Overview 03:22 Alcaraz Form Talk 04:43 Americans Exit Early 05:24 Race Pressure Debate 07:00 Tokyo Final Preview 08:23 Fils Qualifying Chaos 11:17 Beijing Djokovic Streak 13:46 Turin Qualification Impact 16:01 Replay Drama 19:43 De Minaur Final Run 21:02 Beijing Shakeups 21:46 Sinner Asia Withdrawal 22:26 Injury Disclosure Debate 24:32 Zverev Number One Path 26:13 Beijing Prize Money Talk 28:02 Major Opinions Segment 28:14 Medvedev Djokovic Stat 28:59 Serve Bot Zverev 31:03 Shanghai And Nishikori Tribute 32:33 Tour Friendships Stories 34:51 Novak Shanghai Outlook 36:30 Episode Wrap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#219
October 1 · 38 min
The New Era of World Team Tennis! Quinn vs Fritz Street Fight & ATP Fantasy Update | EP 219
On this episode of Nothing Major, it’s a two-man pod as Sam Querrey and Stevie hold down the fort, plus Sam shares a Laver Cup travel win after a last-minute upgrade and the guys debate a hypothetical Ethan Quinn vs. Taylor Fritz bar fight. They’re also joined by Steven Amritraj, the CEO of the reimagined World Team Tennis, to break down the league’s December launch, new format, star-studded lineups, fan experience, ticket prices, and coaching element. Plus, they answer fan questions on sleep on tour and interview small talk, update their ATP Fantasy roster, and chat with Roman, the US Open women’s bracket winner. Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Go to the app store and sign up using promo code: MAJOR: http://kalshi.com/r/major To join ATP Fantasy head to https://play.fantasy.atptour.com/nothingmajor Code to join our Nothing Major league: 981-0H8TX 00:00 Show Preview 00:19 Two Man Pod Catch Up 00:36 Laver Cup Flight Drama 01:17 Bar Fight Debate 02:29 Weigh In Challenge 02:47 Meet WTT CEO 03:35 Amritraj Tennis Journey 06:20 WTT Reimagined Format 10:07 Teams And Star Lineups 12:08 Schedule And Tickets 14:14 Fan Experience And Coaches 18:20 CNBC Deal And Commentary 22:33 Tour Sleep Secrets 25:43 Media Interview Small Talk 27:52 ATP Fantasy Rules Reset 28:56 Building The Fall Squad 31:45 Prizes And Strategy 32:47 Interview With Roman 36:41 Wrap Up And Tease See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#218
September 28 · 53 min
Europe Defeats Team World! Laver Cup Recap + Alcaraz on Late-Night Finishes | EP 218
On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys recap the Laver Cup with Ethan Quinn filling in for Sam, who checks in from London with the full behind-the-scenes rundown. They break down Team Europe’s 13–5 win, Alcaraz saving match points against Fritz, Europe’s doubles sweep, and what makes Alcaraz so tough to play. They also debate third-set super tiebreaks, discuss Team World’s roster and doubles options, and get an update on Ethan’s foot injury, surgery and rehab. Plus, Nadal and Murray’s Mallorca exhibition, late-night US Open scheduling, Arthur Fils’ qualifying drama, when will Sinner play next, and more. Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:20 Ethan Injury Update 04:58 Coping and Recovery Mindset 07:46 Sam Laver Cup Recap 15:37 Europe Wins Laver Cup 16:05 Third Set Tiebreak Debate 17:29 Friday Highlights 19:13 Facing Jodar Up Close 23:36 Saturday Momentum Swing 26:19 Alcaraz vs Fritz Thriller 28:08 Sunday Wrap and Doubles Story 29:57 Team World Doubles Fixes 31:42 Future Laver Cup Dreams 34:13 Nadal Murray Exhibition 36:01 US Open Late Nights 41:38 Stat Of The Week 43:02 PlayerZone Entry Explained 45:55 Servebot And Querrey 47:18 Bar Fight Rankings 50:01 Beijing Tokyo Outlook 52:28 Wrap Up And Tease See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#217
September 24 · 44 min
Laver Cup Showdown, Alcaraz & Zverev Lead Europe + Influencer Rankings Update! | EP 217
On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys preview the Laver Cup in London, break down the format and rosters, and debate whether Team World can take down a Europe squad led by Alcaraz and Zverev. Sam also unveils his updated tennis influencer rankings after the US Open, with Paige Lorenze at No. 1 and Sam jumping to No. 3, plus he shares what to expect from his TV duties and travel. They also talk major life moments and retirement transitions, review the new Wilson Defier racket, and answer fan questions on Zverev’s Slam chances, US Open influencers, dream guests and a junior with two forehands. Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow Submit your questions in the Fan Participation section at https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ 00:00 Welcome Back and Agenda 00:46 Rant Give Flags Back 01:43 Tennis Influencer Rankings 04:38 Breakfast and Horse Diet 07:40 Laver Cup Preview 10:28 Teams Matchups and Broadcast Plans 15:10 Hospitality and Event Vibes 16:40 Big Life Moments 19:33 Retirement Transition Talk 21:11 Life After Tour Life 21:54 Advice To Younger Self 23:24 Wilson Racket Review 28:41 Celebrity Flight Story 29:39 Can Zverev Win Slams 31:42 US Open Influencer Debate 33:47 Dream Guests For The Pod 35:44 Two Forehands Prospect 39:51 Podcasts Stealing Bits 41:32 Wrap Up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#216
September 21 · 44 min
Davis Cup Exit for US, Ferrero to Come Back & Race for Year End No. 1 | EP 216
The boys are BACK after a little post US Open hiatus, and there’s plenty to catch up on. The US is out of Davis Cup after a wild 3 2 loss to Czechia in Prague, Ben Shelton makes the trip straight from the US Open final, and Holger Rune makes his return after 11 months away. Plus, Juan Carlos Ferrero is returning to coaching, but who’s he going to work with? We make our picks. Sinner lays out a packed schedule as he chases year end No. 1, Zverev has the same goal in mind, Novak makes an unexpected appearance with Kevin Hart, and the guys weigh in on the new Six Queen Slam in Seoul. Also, Sam’s horseback riding weight loss journey begins, Stevie brings back some wild stats, and we settle the most important question of all: Davis Cup or Laver Cup? We have VERY different opinions... as always! 00:00 Nothing Major Returns 02:12 Sam’s Horseback Weight Cut 04:21 US Davis Cup Exit 07:22 The Olympics Rule Debate 13:29 Davis Cup Roundup 14:45 Holger Rune Returns 16:56 Davis Cup Finals 19:52 WTA Guadalajara Recap 21:43 Who Will Ferrero Coach? 25:01 Sinner’s Race to No. 1 26:48 The Six Kings vs. Queens 28:40 Novak’s Kevin Hart Interview 30:52 Six Queen Slam Debate 33:06 Eala vs. WTA Rules 36:57 Stevie’s Stats & Novak’s Outlook 39:43 Davis Cup vs. Laver Cup 41:00 Bracket Challenge Winners 42:10 Wrap Up & Next Episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#215
September 14 · 30 min
Zverev & Rybakina are your US Open Champions! | US Open Something Major Finals | EP 215
On this episode of Something Major, Sam, John, and Stevie break down the US Open finals, starting with Alexander Zverev’s four-set win over Ben Shelton, an early break, a lopsided second-set tiebreak, and a crucial 24-shot rally that helped turn the match. They discuss Zverev’s return tactics, his ability to take pace off the ball, and the strange moment he didn’t realize he’d won. On the women’s side, they recap Elena Rybakina’s three-set win over Aryna Sabalenka, focusing on her first-strike tennis, composure, and Sabalenka’s frustration. Plus, they cover the US Open celebrity scene, scheduling against the NFL, travel routines, Shelton’s breakout, Fritz’s disappointment, tournament takeaways, and the final bracket challenge results. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Go to the app store and sign up using promo code: MAJOR: http://kalshi.com/r/major Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼https://nordvpn.com/nothingmajor It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code nothing major at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/nothingmajor Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Cold Open and Setup 00:23 Mens Final Scoreline 00:44 Early Break and Nerves 02:00 Tiebreak Turns the Crowd 03:34 Third Set Hope 04:51 Fourth Set Deflation 05:51 Funny Match Point Confusion 06:25 Return Game and Matchup 09:32 Ben Future and Adjustments 13:11 Celebs and Scheduling Talk 18:11 Women’s Final Breakdown 19:41 Emotions and Camera Debate 22:16 Celebs and Tennis Trend 23:22 US Open Big Picture 25:56 Takeaways and Disappointments 27:00 Bracket Results and Fan Winners 28:40 Wrap Up and Asia Swing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#214
September 12 · 37 min
Can Ben Shelton Break The Streak?! | US Open Something Major SF's | EP 214
On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie break down US Open Semifinal Friday, starting with Sam’s courtside observations, an influencer rant, and a stacked celebrity crowd. They recap Ben Shelton’s four-set win over Frances Tiafoe which featured a disputed 158-mph serve reading, before discussing what Tiafoe’s summer means going forward. Plus, they cover Zverev’s straight-sets win over Khachanov, his heavy baseline game, huge serving numbers, and lengthy pre-serve bounces, along with Sam’s on-court interview where Zverev shouts out the podcast. On the women’s side, they recap Sabalenka overpowering Pegula and Rybakina rallying past Gauff behind a dominant serve before previewing the finals: Zverev vs. Shelton and Sabalenka vs. Rybakina, with predictions and bracket challenge talk. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Go to the app store and sign up using promo code: MAJOR: http://kalshi.com/r/major Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Semifinal Friday Kickoff 00:31 Influencer Courtside Rant 01:54 Celeb Spotting Buzz 02:21 Shelton Beats Tiafoe 04:39 Serve Speed Controversy 05:26 Tiafoe Next Steps 06:42 Trinity Rodman Talk 07:36 Zverev Tops Khachanov 09:33 Zverev Serve And Baseline 12:58 On Court Interview Shoutout 13:46 Scheduling Rant Follow Up 14:23 Dinner Tip Venmo Drama 17:48 Sabalenka Powers Past Pegula 19:20 Why Sabalenka Dominated 21:14 Rybakina Stuns Coco 22:59 Midriff And Monster Serve 24:29 Mens Final Zverev vs Shelton 28:29 Predictions And Matchup Keys 32:04 Womens Final Picks 33:54 Bracket Chaos 35:46 Shoutouts And Signoff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#213
September 10 · 45 min
Shelton’s All-Time Performance in Epic QF Classic | US Open Something Major QF's | EP 213
On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie break down the late-night scheduling backlash and why there’s no perfect solution after a “perfect storm” slate pushed Ben Shelton vs. Carlos Alcaraz deep into the night. They also recap Shelton’s huge, fearless win over Alcaraz—his first top-three Slam win, highlighting his improved return, fitness, and clutch fifth-set tiebreak, plus Alcaraz’s classy response in defeat. The guys cover Frances Tiafoe’s five-set comeback over Alex Michelsen,, Zverev’s straight-sets win and Khachanov advancing via retirement. Plus, they discuss Rybakina reaching world No. 1, Coco Gauff saving match points vs. Andreeva, Sabalenka’s gutsy win, and Pegula’s consistency before previewing the semifinals and making their picks. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Go to the app store and sign up using promo code: MAJOR: http://kalshi.com/r/major Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Show Teaser 00:29 Late Night Scheduling Debate 04:38 Shelton Stuns Alcaraz 12:48 Tiafoe Epic Comeback 18:51 Men’s QF Roundup 23:17 Rybakina Reaches No 1 25:12 Coco Coaster Setup 25:35 Coco Survives Andreeva 26:06 Night Pod Chaos 26:23 Coco Finds A Way 27:42 Sabalenka Gutsy Escape 29:15 Pegula Powers Through 30:39 Billionaire Narrative Rant 34:27 Zverev Khachanov Preview 35:13 Shelton Tiafoe Hype 39:59 WTA Semis Picks 42:38 Bracket Challenge Update 43:55 Wrap And Goodbyes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#212
September 8 · 35 min
Shelton Set for Alcaraz Clash, Coco Gauff on Fire | US Open Something Major Round of 16 | EP 212
On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Sam battling exhaustion after covering Khachanov’s five-set win over Learner Tien, Carlos Alcaraz cruising past Tommy Paul, and Ben Shelton dominating Stefanos Tsitsipas. They also cover Frances Tiafoe’s electric upset of Daniil Medvedev, Zverev finding form in night sessions, Alex Michelson reaching the quarters without dropping a set, and Van de Zandschulp’s comeback from two sets down. Plus, the crew breaks down Coco Gauff’s win over Jovic, Pegula and Navarro setting up an all-American quarterfinal, Zheng’s comeback over Swiatek, and Rybakina routing Osaka. They also preview key quarterfinal matchups including the Shelton v Alcaraz blockbuster! 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Go to the app store and sign up using promo code: MAJOR: http://kalshi.com/r/major Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Round of 16 Kickoff 00:12 Crispy Check In 01:47 Celebs Then Tennis 01:58 Alcaraz Back Statement 04:20 Shelton Stuns Tsitsipas 06:14 Tiafoe Topples Medvedev 08:27 Zverev Night Session Roll 10:33 Khachanov Survives Tien 12:24 Michelsen Quiet Surge 13:49 Ash Scheduling Debate 14:54 Lucky Loser Heartbreak 18:25 Gauff 19:46 Pegula Navarro Set Up 20:59 Zheng Comeback Chaos 22:47 Quick Hits And Fashion 23:36 Shelton Alcaraz Preview 26:02 Tiafoe Michelson 29:57 Womens Semis Picks 33:02 Bracket Update And Wrap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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