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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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#215
Monday · 30 min
215: 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
#214
September 12 · 37 min
214: 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
#213
September 10 · 45 min
213: 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
#212
September 8 · 35 min
212: 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
#211
September 6 · 38 min
211: 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
#210
September 4 · 41 min
210: 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
#209
September 2 · 35 min
209: 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
#208
August 27 · 45 min
208: 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
#207
August 24 · 41 min
207: 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
#206
August 20 · 52 min
206: 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
#205
August 17 · 48 min
205: 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
#204
August 13 · 38 min
204: 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
#203
August 10 · 48 min
203: 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!
#202
August 6 · 59 min
202: 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!
#201
August 3 · 40 min
201: 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!
#200
July 30 · 57 min
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
July 27 · 43 min
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
July 23 · 42 min
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
July 20 · 53 min
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
July 16 · 37 min
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

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