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Alcaraz Unstoppable? Keys Collapse, Tommy Pauls Revenge | US Open Something Major Round 3 | EP 211

On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Taylor Fritz’s five-set loss to Cerundolo after leading two sets, Carlos Alcaraz even practicing after his win, and Tommy Paul getting revenge on Alexander Bublik. They also cover Alexander Blockx dominating Cobolli and Tsitsipas finding form ahead of Ben Shelton. Plus, the crew breaks down Madison Keys’ brutal 5-0 third-set collapse to Qinwen Zheng, and runs through wins and losses for Navarro, Sabalenka, Pegula, Anisimova, and others. They preview key Round of 16 matchups and share the latest bracket standings. 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 or www.Kalshi.com and sign up. Promo code: MAJOR http://kalshi.com/r/MAJOR Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Round Three Kickoff 00:24 Too Many Dogs Debate 01:36 Celebrity Open Roll Call 02:43 Fritz Collapse Breakdown 06:52 Alcaraz Undershirt Talk 09:43 Tommy Paul Survives Bublik 12:00 Blockx Buzz And Juiced Radar 14:33 Tsitsipas One Hander Streak 18:46 Other Americans Quick Hits 19:00 Shelton vs Shapovalov 20:18 Keys Third Set Collapse 23:53 Pegula Grit And Schedule 26:06 Alcaraz vs Paul Preview 29:13 Shelton vs Tsitsipas 30:35 Medvedev vs Tiafoe Hype 33:09 Navarro vs Kalinskaya Pick 36:00 Bracket Ranks And Signoff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Alcaraz Rolling, Zverev Survives, Eala Looking Strong | US Open Something Major Round 2 | EP 210

On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie debate Zverev’s form, time on court, and late-night scheduling before reacting to Rafa Jodar’s surprising first-round collapse. They also praise Carlos Alcaraz for rolling after a slow start, while covering Felix Auger-Aliassime’s loss to Khachanov, Dane Sweeny’s upset of Musetti, and Alex Michelsen’s rout of Brandon Nakashima. The crew runs through another strong day for the Americans, with Shelton, Fritz, Tiafoe, and Tommy Paul all advancing, plus Paul’s incredible around-the-net-post highlight. Plus, they discuss Monfils’ US Open farewell, cannabis complaints, Alcaraz calling for longer breaks, Madi Keys’ wild comeback, and preview key third-round matchups, including a wide-open section guaranteed to produce a first-time men’s quarterfinalist. 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 or www.Kalshi.com and sign up. 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! Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Show Intro 00:52 Celebrity Spotting 03:04 Zverev Night Match 06:47 Jodar Shock Exit 09:37 Alcaraz Shakes Rust 11:49 FAA Upset Talk 13:21 Sweeny Stuns Musetti 15:20 Michelsen Beats Nakashima 18:46 Shelton Survives Hurkacz 20:32 Fritz Serve Bot Joke 21:34 Tiafoe Survives Straight Sets 22:22 Tommy Paul Shot Magic 23:29 Tien Ends Monfils Era 24:31 Seeds Check Medvedev Buzz 25:22 Cannabis Smell Debate 26:30 Alcaraz Breaks And Burnout 28:01 WTA Seeds And Keys Escape 33:24 Round Three Matchups Preview 37:43 Bracket Pool Standings 38:27 Wrap Up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Alcaraz Ready to Rule NYC, Father Time Catching Novak? | US Open Something Major Round 1 | EP 209

On this first episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie recap all the first-round action, starting with Novak Djokovic’s shocking five-set loss to Navone after looking physically unwell and vomiting on court. The guys debate whether age or illness is behind his recent struggles before breaking down Carlos Alcaraz’s straight-sets win over Safiullin, Tsitsipas’ comeback against Arthur Fils, and Stan Wawrinka’s final major match in a loss to Berrettini. The crew also runs through the American roundup, with Ben Shelton surviving a rough start, Frances Tiafoe escaping in five, and Learner Tien, Brandon Nakashima, and Alex Michelsen cruising through. Plus, they preview key second-round matchups, make bracket updates, and bring the late-night “Ron Burgundy” name-reading chaos. 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. 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 00:00 Cold Open and Setup 00:36 Djokovic Shock Exit 05:25 Celebrity Jumbotron 06:05 Alcaraz Returns in Style 11:27 Tsitsipas Stuns Fils 13:37 Wawrinka Farewell vs Berrettini 15:04 Monfils Show and Next Test 16:34 Shelton Survives Slow Start 17:44 Tiafoe Five Set Escape 19:02 Other Americans Roll 19:08 Nakashima vs Michelsen Hype 19:51 American Men Round One Recap 20:32 Zverev Scoreboard Watch 21:05 Women Seeds Hold Serve 22:17 Osaka Outfit Talk 22:54 Shelton vs Hurkacz Breakdown 24:31 Tiafoe Matchup and App Feature 26:31 Other Round Two Blockbusters 28:38 Ron Burgundy 30:27 Women's Round Two 33:04 Bracket Update and Signoff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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US Open Wildcard Jack Kennedy Joins! Alcaraz Favourite? Eala Mania Hits NYC | EP 208

Tune in Tuesday for the start of Something Major! On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys sit down with junior standout Jack Kennedy, the Kalamazoo boys’ 18s champion who earned a wild card into the 2026 US Open, his pro run including a win over Kei Nishikori, and making his first Slam main draw in his New York backyard. They also hit on his UVA commitment, postponing college until January to play more pro events, and his push for the Next Gen Finals. Plus, the guys dive deep into their US Open preview, breaking down Djokovic’s chances, Alcaraz’s star power and the players who could make a run in New York, before tackling an unpredictable women’s draw. They also break down IBM’s new “serve quality” tracking, shout out Tennis Warehouse, and bring back the Singapore job saga for another chaotic twist. 00:00 Show Intro and Preview 00:31 Meet Jack Kennedy 01:20 Kalamazoo Final Recap 02:46 Three Out of Five Prep 04:28 Turning Pro Confidence 07:24 Home Slam Dreams 08:47 Main Draw Mindset 11:48 Starstruck Moments 14:57 Draw Hopes and Big Stage 16:42 Prize Money and Spending 18:10 Why Virginia Chose Him 19:34 Balancing College and Pros 21:17 Recruiting Storytime 24:27 Rapid Fire Favorites 25:47 Interview Wrap and Thanks 27:14 IBM Serve Quality Tech 28:52 Serve Quality Predictions 29:19 Serve Quality Standouts 30:15 Zverev Serve Metrics 30:46 Seeding Confusion Spiral 32:16 IBM App Serve Tracking 33:06 Mens Title Favorites 33:17 Djokovic Last Chance Talk 34:33 Alcaraz Star Power 36:02 Prize Money Boost 36:25 Womens Favorites Debate 38:14 Eala Mania Scheduling 39:46 Bracket Draw Plans 40:10 Singapore Life Advice Update 43:49 Sam Gets Roasted 44:34 See You In New York See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Alcaraz Returns, Sinner Out, Fils & Gauff Triumph | EP 207

Tune in Thursday for an interview with US Open Wildcard, Jack Kennedy! On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys recap Cincinnati as Artur Fils powers to his first Masters title over Frances Tiafoe, including a wild 6-0 third set, and discuss why the event felt wide open without Sinner and Alcaraz. They also hit on Brandon Nakashima’s continued hard-court surge, Tommy Paul’s win over Zverev, and what it all means heading into New York. On the women’s side, Coco Gauff beats Jessie Pegula in a dominant final and the group debates whether Coco is now the favorite for the US Open. Plus, they break down the latest US Open news, including Alcaraz officially returning and teaming with Serena Williams in mixed doubles, Sinner pulling out, wild cards, Kyrgios controversy, and a few chaotic off-court stories. 00:00 Packed Episode Preview 00:29 Cincinnati Masters Winner 01:04 Artur Fils Breakthrough 02:32 Open Odds Debate 03:59 Final Drama and Tiafoe 05:15 Nakashima Rising Fast 08:30 Zverev Confidence Check 09:57 Wild Flight Home Story 12:28 Groin Injury Update 13:58 Coco Gauff Dominates 18:29 Major News Alcaraz Returns 22:04 Serena Carlos Mixed Doubles 24:12 Rigged Draw Jokes 24:48 Sinner Withdraws Injured 26:30 US Open Wild Card Debate 30:16 Kyrgios Controversy Fallout 33:18 NYC Plans 34:41 Stats Ostapenko Streak 35:29 Serve Bot And US Open Picks 40:45 Wrap Up And Next Episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Is Novak as Competitive as Michael Jordan? Untold Federer Stories & ATP Bar Fight Draft | EP 206

Submit your questions or life advice to Nothing Major through the fan participation section at https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ On this Thursday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie sit down with director Jason Hehir (The Last Dance) to break down his new Amazon feature doc Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter. Hehir explains how the project began in 2017, how he came aboard in 2023, the challenges of filming a story unfolding in real time, and why the original concept “The Two Novaks” evolved into The Wolf in Winter. They also discuss the trust-building process with Novak, the similarities and differences between Djokovic and Michael Jordan, and what surprised Hehir most about Novak as a father and competitor. Plus, the guys launch a new Sam segment: a snake draft of current top-100 players they least want on their team in a pool-table bar fight. Finally, they preview Roger Federer’s upcoming Hall of Fame induction, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about how approachable and normal Roger is off court. 00:00 Show Intro and Preview 01:26 Jason Hehir Joins 01:48 How the Doc Began 04:56 Tennis Background and Early Career 06:35 Building the Story Live 11:32 Budget and Scope Choices 13:17 Why Wolf in Winter 17:12 Novak Off Court 19:46 Mindset and Self Rivalry 21:45 Jordan vs Novak Comparisons 27:15 Final Cut and Notes 29:56 Crashing the Big Three Party 31:55 Interview Wrap and Reactions 34:31 Sam Bar Fight Draft 36:07 Nice Guys Draft Picks 36:35 More Soft Picks 37:38 Novak Debate 38:26 Colman Wong Pick 41:55 Federer Hall Of Fame 43:33 Federer Stories 45:38 Exhibition Travel Tales 49:17 Who Introduces Roger 49:59 Wrap Up And Rage Bait See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Shelton Supreme, Djokovic Despair & Eala Takes Over | EP 205

Upgrade your online protection with an all-in-one security app! 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! Submit your questions or life advice to Nothing Major through the fan participation section at https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam checks in from Cincinnati and shares the perks (and grime) of the Great Wolf Lodge before the guys break down an all-American Masters final in Montreal, Ben Shelton’s dominant title defense without dropping a set, and Brandon Nakashima’s breakthrough week. They also discuss the rise of college-to-pro tennis and what it means for the next generation. In Toronto, they dive into Iga Swiatek’s “vintage” run, her 12th WTA 1000 title, and what it means for the US Open and WTA Finals race. Plus, they react to Djokovic’s brutal three-set loss, Shelton’s early upset, Zverev as the favorite with stars absent, Fritz’s racket smash, Draper’s candid struggles, and whether anyone should still be complaining about 12-day Masters events. 00:00 Show kickoff 00:40 Cincy perks and Great Wolf 02:20 College tennis surge 06:44 All American Montreal final 09:23 Shelton return breakthrough 12:42 Defending champ in new city 15:25 Iga back in Toronto 18:39 WTA race and Asian swing 22:36 Cincinnati chaos and Novak buzz 25:49 Novak Health Watch 27:20 Shelton Upset Reaction 28:32 Jodar Drama Comeback 30:26 Zverev Favorite Debate 33:37 Draper Injury Struggles 37:21 Olympics Schedule Rant 41:36 Fritz Racket Smash 43:11 Servebot Shelton Stats 43:57 Masters Format Acceptance 46:16 Eala Mania Tickets 46:54 Wrap And Next Ep Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cincy The New 5th Slam?, Canadian Pet Peeves & Awkward Life Advice | EP 204

Submit your questions or life advice to Nothing Major through the fan participation section at https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam returns from a whirlwind Cincinnati trip, complete with a no-training 5K and an awkward realization that Jannik Sinner had just pulled out of the tournament. The guys settle into a fun show covering Canadian pet peeves in honor of the Canadian Masters, from surprise tax bills and stacked restaurant taxes to the Queen still appearing on currency, no AC in Montreal, and the metric system. They also preview Cincinnati with both Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz out, debating who’s actually the favorite while considering Zverev and Novak, and praising Cincinnati’s player amenities, food, upgrades, and Skyline Chili. Plus, they tackle life advice on whether a dad should ever “let” his 17-year-old win, how to handle witnessing an awkward locker room moment and pitch a tennis version of golf’s Internet Invitational featuring influencers, personalities, and a prize purse. 00:00 Cold Open Chaos 00:28 Show Setup and Segments 00:51 Sam’s Cincinnati 5K Recap 02:27 Credentials Awkward Moment 04:15 Canadian Pet Peeves Draft 13:57 Cincy Preview and Punishments 15:12 Who’s the Cincy Favorite 17:42 Is Cincinnati the Best Masters 19:24 Player Perks Tour 20:18 Snack Grab Controversy 21:18 Activities And Investment 22:19 Cincy Food Debate 27:46 Life Advice Begins 28:42 Let Him Win 30:31 Locker Room Secret 32:43 Tennis Influencer Event 37:41 Wrap Up And Next Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Montreal Carnage, Gen Z Takes Over & the WTA No. 1 Race | Nothing Major EP 203

Canada has turned into a full-on bloodbath. Djokovic, Sinner and Alcaraz were already missing, and then plenty of the “safe” top seeds followed them out the door. Zverev calls his loss to Griekspoor his “worst match of the season,” Fritz looks cooked after his Monday final in DC, and Félix doesn’t even make it on court in his hometown because of a back issue. The result? A wide-open Masters with a historic last eight: for the first time, every Masters 1000 quarterfinalist was born in 2000 or later, with 25-year-old Brandon Nakashima somehow the elder statesman. We break down Shelton vs. Mensik, Jodar’s rapid rise, why Canada creates so much chaos, and which young player has the biggest opportunity this week. On the women’s side, Toronto finally delivers the heavyweight matchups. We look at the draw while debating Sabalenka’s recent losses, whether Iga is starting to turn things around, and a wide-open race to finish the year at No. 1. Then it’s on to Cincinnati. How concerning is Sinner’s withdrawal ahead of the US Open? John thinks it matters; Stevie is waiting to see what the New York practice-court cameras tell us. Plus, Sam somehow turns his “query” into an Ealamania discussion... and, for once, we all agree! 00:00 Show Preview 02:00 Montreal Is Absolute Chaos! 05:20 Zverev’s “Worst Match” 08:15 The Gen Z TakeOver 09:22 Did Fritz Run Out of Gas? 11:27 Montreal Quarterfinals 13:25 Shelton vs. Menšík 14:59 Jodar’s Rise + The Fils Test 18:44 Why So Many Upsets in Canada? 22:44 WTA Toronto 23:17 What’s Going On With Sabalenka? 25:14 Quarterfinals Breakdown 26:09 The No. 1 Race Is Wide Open 29:35 Sinner Pulls Out of Cincinnati 34:10 Cincy + Venus & Serena 36:18 Big Foe’s Hand Surgery 42:04 Stevie Stat's 43:04 Shelton gets Servebot of the Week 47:09 That’s a Wrap! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Eva Lys Joins the Pod, Eala’s Potential & Imagining Right-Handed Rafa | EP 202

Career-high No. 39 Eva Lys is our guest for one of our favorite conversations of the year. We chat about growing up with her dad as a coach, the friends she’s made on Tour, and why her social media works without ever feeling forced. She also opens up about the financial reality of life on Tour, balancing sponsorships with tennis, and why WTA is more exciting than ATP. Before Eva joins us, we break down a huge week in Washington. Alex Eala's incredible title run has everyone asking just how high her ceiling really is, while Taylor Fritz proves once again why the North American hard courts bring out his best. We also answer your fan questions, including whether a right-handed Rafa would still be one of the greatest players ever. Plus, how Alcaraz's new No. 3 seeding could shake up the US Open draw, dating apps for tennis players, an extremely serious ranking of Carlos' many hairstyles... and, somehow, a draft of the songs guaranteed to get every white person singing at full volume. 00:00 We're Back! 01:56 Fritz Does It Again 04:29 Eala Mania Arrives 04:59 White People Songs 10:14 Welcoming Eva Lys 11:15 Growing Up Around Tennis 12:24 Life Beyond the Tour 13:22 Friends on Tour 14:58 Favorite Cities on Tour 16:12 Social Media Without the Cringe 17:43 Rating Eva as an Influencer 19:17 Why the WTA Is So Open 21:05 Breakthrough Moments 22:20 Tour's Most Underrated Players 24:48 WTA vs. ATP 26:38 When Social Media Becomes Your Job 28:08 Sponsorships Behind the Scenes 29:09 The Financial Reality of Injuries 30:25 Instagram vs. TikTok 31:28 Prize Money Perspective 33:17 The Great Airline Miles Debate 34:45 Reality TV Draft 41:57 One Last Challenge 47:22 Wimbledon Bracket Winners 48:31 Fan Questions 48:31 Carlos as Seed No. 3? 51:29 What if Rafa was Right-Handed? 54:32 Dating Apps on Tour 55:57 Ranking Carlos Alcaraz's Hairstyles 58:20 See You Next Week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Servebot Fritz Triumphs in DC, Eala's Magic Run & Canada Open Preview | EP 201

The boys are back together after a few days in Los Cabos, with plenty of stories to tell before diving into a packed week on Tour... and there's a lot to catch up on! Taylor Fritz wants to join the Servebot Club and proves himself after another big week in Washington, while Brandon Nakashima and Alex Michelsen continue building momentum. The guys also give a shoutout to Arthur Gea and Alexandra Eala's amazing runs. There's plenty of news to get through too, including Djokovic's return in Cincinnati, the stacked US Open Mixed Doubles field, and why Team World might have the edge at this year's Laver Cup. Plus, Sam's failed fasting experiment, Alcaraz's new hairstyle, Cabo behind-the-scenes stories, and enough laughs to keep the group chat busy for another week. 00:00 The Boys Are Back 00:57 Washington Finals Preview 01:28 Is Taylor Fritz Back? 02:39 A Tough Week for the Americans 04:21 Nakashima and Michelsen on the Rise 06:13 Jodar Breakthrough Run 08:14 Los Cabos Stories From Behind the Scenes 11:01 Arthur Gea Wins Los Cabos 15:17 Alex Eala's Breakthrough Week 19:42 Sam's Failed Fast and Cabo Chaos 20:34 A Quick Memphis Shoutout 21:18 Major News 21:24 Korda Undergoes Back Surgery 23:18 Cincinnati's Loaded Field 24:09 US Open Mixed Doubles Preview 27:10 Carlos Alcaraz's New Look 28:48 Laver Cup Picks 30:49 Stevie's Stats 31:34 Bot of the Week 33:33 Canada Masters Preview 37:44 Zverev Chasing No. 1 39:19 See You On Thursday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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200: Frances Tiafoe Joins the Pod, 200th Episode Celebration & ATP Tinder | EP 200

Episode 200 is absolute chaos from the start as Frances Tiafoe gets dragged onto the pod and immediately lives up to the hype. The guys relive Tommy Paul's wedding: Reilly's unforgettable speech, Tommy getting emotional, Frances losing his shirt, and John cashing a 5-to-1 bet with Querrey because apparently wagering on your friend's tears is perfectly normal. Then Frances looks back on the moment he believed he could make it, while the guys roast his junior forehand. He also shares stories from USTA dorm life, questionable roommates, why he's a driving nightmare, and the early Tour days before revisiting his unforgettable five-set heartbreak against John Isner at the US Open, his awful head-to-head against the boys... and the locker-room trash talk that followed after John's retirement. To celebrate Episode 200, ATP Tinder returns for Part 4 as Frances rates AI-generated versions of ATP stars, leading to nonstop roasting, brutal comparisons, and plenty of casualties. The episode wraps with Summer Buy/Sell picks, Fan Questions, and a reverse quiz game... exactly the kind of hilarious, unfiltered nonsense that's made Nothing Major 200 episodes strong! Chapters: 00:00 200th Episode Kickoff 00:40 Frances Tiafoe Joins the Pod! 01:22 Tommy Paul Wedding Stories 03:22 From Juniors to Pro Dream 05:58 USTA Dorm Life Chaos 09:01 Driving and Rivalries 13:26 Early Tour Battles 15:53 US Open Heartbreaker 17:52 Roland Garros Celebration 19:27 Travel Disasters and Miles Program 23:35 DC and US Open Energy 27:08 Night Match Routine 28:53 ATP Tinder... Is BACK! 34:06 Fila Tee and Combover 35:34 200th Episode Highlights 36:28 Tennis Warehouse Ad Read 38:12 Buy/Sell Picks for US Swing 40:40 Fan Questions 44:40 Racquet Grip Sizes 48:00 Reverse Quiz Game 55:43 Goodbye!

199: Stars Abandon Canada? Memphis Stories + Washington Preview | EP 199

For our special 200th Episode we’ll be joined by Frances Tiafoe, so stay tuned for that!! On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Sam Querrey recap their weekend in Memphis for their Nothing Major Exhibition, complete with humidity, rain delays, trash talk, a modified rematch of their 2010 Memphis final, and a doubles display that had John’s return game drawing Novak comparisons. The guys also break down the final clay-court ATP 250s of the year, discussing Quentin Halys’ title in Kitzbühel, Luca Van Assche’s win in Estoril, and Alexander Blockx’s rise after injury disrupted his grass season. Plus, they react to Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic skipping the Canadian Masters, debate a 12-day Masters format and the 2028 LA Olympics scheduling clash with Wimbledon, before wrapping up with a preview of Washington DC. 00:00 Show Intro and Agenda 00:34 Memphis Event Recap 01:29 Isner vs Querrey Singles 03:18 Doubles and Return Talk 04:33 Love 40 Challenge Format 06:27 Clay 250s After Wimbledon 06:41 Kitzbuhel Halys Title 09:54 Estoril Van Assche vs Blockx 15:33 Airline Upgrade Drama 17:28 Canadian Masters Star Withdrawals 22:46 Novak iPod and Longevity Stat 24:14 Tech Talk Nostalgia 24:32 LA Olympics Scheduling 26:11 Opening Ceremony Stories 27:57 Stevie Stats Trivia 29:46 Shampoo vs Body Wash 30:41 Wrapped Minivan Debate 31:36 Tennis Players Basketball Five 34:01 DC Picks and Matchups 36:18 Draper Health and Gear 40:47 Doubles Memories and Drama 42:19 Episode Wrap

198: Djokovic or Federer? Tommy Paul’s Wedding Stories + ATP Fantasy | EP 198

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with The Volume! You can still find us on all the same channels, but we’re pumped to be joining the team as they help take the show to the next level. For our special 200th Episode we will be joined by Frances Tiafoe, so stay tuned for that!! On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Sam Querrey recap Tommy Paul and Paige Lorenze’s star-studded wedding, including Tommy’s emotional vows, Frances Tiafoe’s memorable dance floor antics, and John cashing in on a long-shot bet. The guys also answer fan questions, debating everything from gingers versus ponytails in a Laver Cup-style showdown to Djokovic vs. Federer through the lens of LeBron and Jordan, while giving an ATP Fantasy update ahead of Montreal and Cincinnati. Plus, Sam puts John to the test with a celebrity guessing game before the episode wraps with bachelor party advice, wedding etiquette stories, and a preview of next week’s special guest, Frances Tiafoe. 00:00 Joining The Volume 00:40 Show Preview Intro 01:29 Tommy Paul Wedding Recap 06:40 Fan Questions 07:55 Gingers vs Ponytails Debate 09:28 Tennis Meets Basketball GOATs 10:34 Best Ball Golf Talk 16:01 ATP Fantasy Roster Moves 22:55 Next Segment Tease 23:44 Celebrity Quiz Setup 24:34 Rapid Fire Pop Stars 27:03 Finishing the List 28:56 John’s Payback Plan 30:08 Golf Tipping Drama 36:10 Life Advice Bachelor Party Planning 39:05 Wedding Social Anxiety 40:28 Wrap Up and Tiafoe Tease

197: Prakash Amritraj Joins! Are Tsitsipas & Rublev Back? Alcaraz Shines at World Cup Final! | EP 197

On this episode of Nothing Major, John, Stevie, and Sam react to Stefanos Tsitsipas capturing the Gstaad title after firing his father as coach and discuss what the win could mean as the tour shifts to the North American hard courts. They also break down Andrey Rublev’s Bastad title, debate which results matter most heading into the summer, and welcome Tennis Channel’s Prakash Amritraj to the show. Prakash shares his perspective on what separates today’s top players physically and mentally, pulls back the curtain on handling big on-desk interviews, and gives his US Open contenders outside of Djokovic, Zverev, Sinner, and Alcaraz, highlighting Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Learner Tien. Plus, the guys preview their upcoming Memphis exhibition matches! 00:00 Show Teaser 00:23 World Cup Banter 01:29 Meet Prakash 01:59 Breakfast Gains 03:56 Suits And Style 05:03 Gym Monsters Talk 07:48 Desk Interview Nerves 13:13 Broadcast Chemistry 15:46 Gstaad Tsitsipas Win 21:27 Bastad Rublev Title 26:13 Breakfast And Watermelon 27:53 Memphis Match Hype 28:47 Alcaraz World Cup Moment 30:44 Cincy Return And Wrist 32:59 Ferrero Era Nostalgia 34:02 Cobolli Cornrows 37:29 Major Opinions And Stats 42:52 US Open Dark Horses 46:56 Memphis Preview 49:15 Match Strategy And Nerves 51:55 Wrap Up And Next Episode

196: The Best Slamless Player & Is Tommy Paul an 80’s Rocker? | EP 196

On this episode of Nothing Major, John, Stevie, and Sam recap Tommy Paul and Paige Lorenze’s “wedding of the summer” before checking in on the Wimbledon final bracket standings and teasing upcoming punishments for Isner at Wimbledon and Stevie at Roland-Garros. The guys then review their grass-court “buy/sell” picks, breaking down misses on Cam Norrie and Medvedev, debating Lerner Tien’s stock, and looking back at where their predictions went right and wrong. They also discuss who’s now the best active player without a Grand Slam title after Zverev’s Roland-Garros win, landing on Casper Ruud while comparing him with Tsitsipas and Fritz and revisiting retired contenders like Ferrer, Berdych, and Marcelo Rios. Plus, they guess players’ pre-match music choices, tease next week’s pop-culture name game, and answer fan questions about Wimbledon towels, ball-selection rituals, saying “we” for sports teams, and the possibility of a one-point-slam-style influencer event. 00:00 Show Intro and Agenda 00:27 Wedding Weekend Recap 02:42 Bracket Punishments Talk 03:39 Jack and Ad Reads 05:38 Grass Stock Review Picks 11:20 Best Without a Slam 14:41 Guess Their Walkout Music 18:11 Jovic Folk Music Guess 18:45 Keys And Swiftie Talk 19:13 Shelton Rap Debate 20:32 Fritz Fake Playlist Theory 21:18 Tommy Paul 80s Rock 21:40 Quinn And Tien Picks 25:16 Sam Tech Issues 26:58 Rocky Movies Detour 27:57 Fan Q Towels At Wimbledon 30:28 Ball Selection Rituals 31:41 Stop Saying We Won 33:04 One Point Slam Idea 34:27 Wrap Up And 100k Push

195: 2026 Wimbledon Final Recap, King Sinner Rules Again, Noskova Stock Rising | Something Major | EP 195

Upgrade your online protection with an all-in-one security app!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 Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition, for its final episode! On this episode of Something Major, Sam and Stevie recap the Wimbledon finals while John Isner misses the pod after a travel delay, breaking down Jannik Sinner’s four-set win over Alexander Zverev, the pivotal second-set tiebreak, Sinner’s return position on Zverev’s second serve, Zverev’s fast start and late fade, plus the drama of the closing game. They also cover Linda Noskova’s three-set victory over Karolina Muchova, including the missed match points, the momentum swing, and the crucial hold to open the deciding set, while discussing IBM win-probability data, a remarkable Sinner service stat against Zverev, Noskova’s top-10 outlook, checking in on the bracket challenge, and teasing Thursday’s show. 00:00 Wimbledon Finals Recap 00:13 Missing Co Host Mystery 00:36 Mens Final Overview 01:12 Early Momentum Zverev 02:44 Second Set Turning Point 04:41 Tactics And Percentages 06:08 Closing Game Drama 06:46 Sinner Ceiling And Goals 07:58 Zverev Return Stats Debate 12:06 Women’s Final Turns Wild 12:49 Match Points Slip Away 14:03 Resilience Wins the Third 14:21 Win Probabilities Breakdown 15:22 Third Set Key Moment 16:19 Serving Big Under Pressure 16:46 Trophy Speeches and Czech Pride 17:15 IBM Likelihood Shoutout 18:58 Stevie Stat 19:38 Noskova’s Future Top 10 20:45 Bracket Winners and Prizes 21:49 Thursday Show Tease and Wrap

194: 2026 Wimbledon SF Recap, Is Zverev on Sincaraz's Level? | Something Major | EP 194

Upgrade your online protection with an all-in-one security app! 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 to https://saily.com/nothingmajor Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days. On this episode of Something Major, John Isner joins Sam and Stevie to recap the Wimbledon semifinals, starting with Jannik Sinner’s straight-sets win over Novak Djokovic, discussing his serving, absorbing pace, and why Novak looked outclassed despite extra rest before facing Sinner. They also break down Alexander Zverev’s dominant win over Arthur Fery, preview the blockbuster final with Sinner, what Zverev must change, Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist issue keeping him out of Montreal, and Sam’s wife somehow ending up on the roof. Plus, the guys cover Karolina Muchova’s thriller over Coco Gauff, the wins for Linda Noskova and Marta Kostyuk, before previewing the women’s final, sharing a remarkable Ostapenko stat, checking in on the bracket challenge, and introducing their new rooftop rescue segment. 00:00 Cold Open 00:23 Show Intro Setup 00:55 Sinner Stuns Djokovic 03:45 Novak Reality Check 10:08 Zverev Rolls Fery 12:39 Fery Future Outlook 15:35 Wimbledon Final Preview 22:04 Alcaraz Wrist Update 23:04 When Will Carlos Return 24:00 Muchova Stuns Gauff 27:09 Coco Handles Heartbreak 30:50 Noskova Dominates Kostyuk 32:54 Preview All Czech Final 35:43 Roof Distraction And Reset 36:25 Finals Plug And Wimbledon App 37:18 Ostapenko Trivia Stat 38:12 Bracket Drama And Punishments 40:11 Wrap Up And Sign Off

193: 2026 Wimbledon QF Recap, Novak greater than Messi? Ferys Dream Run | Something Major | EP 193

Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days. On this episode of Something Major, Sam and Stevie recap the Wimbledon quarterfinals, starting with Novak Djokovic’s five-hour, 15-minute thriller over Felix Auger-Aliassime, discussing his fitness, on-court mood swings, and whether two days off before facing Jannik Sinner could make the difference. They also break down Sinner’s straight-sets win over Jan-Lennard Struff, preview the blockbuster semifinal with Djokovic, Taylor Fritz’s knee issue in his loss to Alexander Zverev, and Arthur Ferys surprise win over Flavio Cobolli to continue his dream Wimbledon run. Plus, the guys cover Coco Gauff’s comeback victory over Jessica Pegula, the wins for Linda Noskova, Marta Kostyuk, and Karolina Muchova, before previewing the women’s semifinals, sharing a remarkable Djokovic stat, checking in on the bracket challenge, and introducing their new “40-love” lefty challenge against their wives. 00:00 Quarterfinals Recap Begins 00:30 Novak Ball Smack Moment 00:58 Epic Djokovic vs Felix 02:01 Wimbledon Curfew Rules 05:00 Novak Mood and Roof Talk 07:29 Sinner Advances Past Struff 09:20 Fery Shocks Cobolli 12:03 Fritz Injury Zverev Surge 14:59 Semifinal Picks and Preview 17:04 Novak vs Sinner Stakes 17:59 Courtside Seat Talk 19:44 Gauff Beats Pegula 21:58 Noskova Grass Surge 23:43 Kostyuk and Semis Preview 25:35 Muchova vs Gauff Matchup 26:55 Noskova vs Kostyuk Picks 29:35 Stevie Stat Novak Longevity 30:50 Bracket Challenge Update 31:39 Lefty Wives Challenge 34:11 Wrap and Next Recap

192: 2026 Wimbledon Round 4 Recap, Is Federer Or Djokovic The Grass GOAT? | Something Major | EP 192

Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days. On this episode of Something Major, John and Stevie recap the fourth round at Wimbledon, with Sam away on ESPN duty, starting with Novak Djokovic’s four-set win over Roman Safiullin, Roger Federer’s return to the Royal Box, and Novak’s record-setting 106th Wimbledon match victory. They also break down Felix Auger-Aliassime’s five-set win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, the controversy surrounding a late injury timeout, Jannik Sinner’s comfortable straight-sets victory, Taylor Fritz’s dominant performance over Alexander Bublik, and Arthur Ferrys upset of Grigor Dimitrov. Plus, the guys cover Naomi Osaka’s stunning win over Aryna Sabalenka, the victories for Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Linda Noskova, Karolina Muchova, and Marta Kostyuk and Jasmine Paolini ending Alex Ealas dream run, before previewing and predicting the quarterfinal matchups. 00:00 Round Four Kickoff 00:13 Mic Trouble and Missing Sam 01:28 Sam Querrey Stories 02:13 Wimbledon Heat Check 03:13 Federer in the Royal Box 04:29 Djokovic Round Three Review 06:55 GOAT Grass Court Debate 09:34 Felix Survives the Drama 14:13 Sinner Finds His Rhythm 15:27 Fritz Rolling on Grass 19:15 Fery Stuns Dimitrov 20:54 Fery Fairytale Run 21:43 Mens Quarters Set 24:55 Osaka Stuns Sabalenka 26:48 American Women Advance 28:54 Womens Quarters Roundup 31:32 Stevies Stat 32:09 Mens Quarterfinal Picks 35:47 Womens Quarterfinal Picks 37:30 Wrap Up And Signoff