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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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Yesterday · 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!
Thursday · 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!
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
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
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
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
July 13 · 23 min
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
July 11 · 41 min
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
July 8 · 35 min
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
July 7 · 39 min
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
July 5 · 31 min
191: 2026 Wimbledon Round 3 Recap, Alex Eala Euphoria, Medvedev Madness | Something Major | EP 191
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, John, and Stevie recap the third round at Wimbledon, starting with Novak Djokovic’s four-set win over Arthur Rinderknech and the biggest shock of the day as Daniil Medvedev crashed out to Jan-Lennard Struff despite holding big leads in every set. They also break down Hubert Hurkacz’s serving masterclass over Tommy Paul, Jannik Sinner’s solid win over Jenson Brooksby, and the surprise runs from Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki. Plus, the guys cover the chaos in the women’s draw as Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek and other top seeds fall, preview blockbuster fourth-round matchups including Aryna Sabalenka vs. Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula vs. Iva Jovic, and Serena Williams withdrawing from doubles. 00:00 Wimbledon Recap Intro 00:33 Fourth of July Banter 02:40 Djokovic Survives Scare 06:06 Medvedev Epic Collapse 09:10 Hurkacz Ends Tommy Run 11:09 Sinner Still Searching 14:17 IBM App 14:32 Qualifiers Make Noise 16:13 Live Match Check In 16:35 Dimitrov Berrettini Pick 17:09 Tiafoe Bublik Thriller 18:41 Mens Results Roundup 18:58 Rybakina Shock Loss 20:44 Eala Stuns Swiatek 23:00 Pegula And Womens Chaos 25:43 Williams Doubles Withdrawal 26:50 Sabalenka Dominance Stat 27:20 Fourth Round Upset Talk 28:44 Womens Fourth Round Picks 30:08 Bracket Standings Wrap
July 3 · 46 min
190: 2026 Wimbledon Round 2 Recap, Djokovic Dominates, Sinner Still Shaky | Something Major | EP 190
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, John, and Stevie recap the second round at Wimbledon, starting with Novak Djokovic’s dominant win over Stefanos Tsitsipas and whether this is his best shot at a record 25th Grand Slam title. They also break down Jannik Sinner’s uneven performance, Matteo Berrettini’s impressive run, and the standout results from the American men. Plus, the guys cover the biggest stories from the women’s draw, revisit the viral “bob” debate, check the Wimbledon bracket standings, and catch up with Roland-Garros bracket time traveller winner. 00:00 Show Returns Intro 00:26 Desk Day Recap 01:03 Bob Hair Debate 02:01 Soccer World Cup Banter 03:57 Djokovic Dominance 07:42 Djokovic Stats And Mood 09:57 Sinner Shaky Start 13:07 Stan Farewell Berrettini Surge 17:50 American Men Roundup 23:54 Andreeva Shock Exit 26:04 Eala Mania Rising 28:22 Gauff Grit Check 31:00 Stevie Stat Djokovic 31:56 Third Round Upset Watch 33:56 Broadcast Booth Banter 35:12 Bracket Standings Stakes 37:58 Interview Bracket Winner 45:50 Wrap Up
July 1 · 40 min
189: 2026 Wimbledon Round 1 Recap, Sinner Survives Scare, Shelton Stunned | Something Major | EP 189
Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We will be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historical slam, with episode releases every 2 days. On this episode of Something Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap the opening round at Wimbledon, starting with Ben Shelton’s upset loss to qualifier Otto Virtanen. They discuss Shelton’s inconsistent 2026 season, why his results have been so up and down, and how slim the margins are on grass. Then they break down Jannik Sinner’s gritty five-set win over Miomir Kecmanović after five weeks away from competition and a foot blister, before getting into the other big first-round surprises, including early exits for Andrey Rublev, Cameron Norrie, Hubert Hurkacz, and Casper Ruud. Plus, the guys cover Serena Williams’ long-awaited return to Wimbledon with a wildcard, her three-set loss to Maya Joint, and what it means to see the GOAT back on Centre Court. 00:00 Wimbledon Recap Begins 00:26 Davidovich Fokina Breakthrough 01:18 IBM Wimbledon App Partnership 02:03 Watsonx Features Explained 03:35 Shelton Upset Analytics 08:28 Ben Shelton Season Swings 13:36 Sinner Survives Five Sets 18:08 Fucsovics Awkward Moment 19:34 Round One Shockers List 19:55 Norrie Upset 21:50 Wimbledon Breakthrough Story 22:08 Why Ruud Struggles Here 23:28 Quinn Upset And Men Recap 24:53 Ethan Quinns American Ceiling 25:33 Nutrafol Hair Debate 29:40 Fritz Walkout Fashion 30:41 Serena Retrurns 35:26 Stevies Stats 37:18 Second Round Lookahead Wrap
June 25 · 1 hr 9 min
188: Drug Testing Controversy, Kyle Edmund Joins & Wimbledon Preview | EP 188
Nothing Major Wimbledon Bracket is live tomorrow! Register for your chance to win a $2,000 gift card and be a guest on the show - https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor Join us from next Tuesday for Something Major Wimbledon, with episodes releasing every other day! On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie get ready for a packed Wimbledon stretch and react to the biggest story of the week: Marketa Vondrousova’s four-year ban after refusing a drug test. The guys break down the whereabouts system, discuss how it works in practice and explain why they feel the punishment is way too harsh. Then they’re joined by former British No. 1 Kyle Edmund to talk about building his game around his forehand, his run to the 2018 Australian Open semifinals, the challenges of moving on grass and what makes Wimbledon feel so different from Queen’s. Plus, the guys get nostalgic about their favorite Wimbledon traditions, debate seeds and wildcards, including Nick Kyrgios, make some early picks and close things out with a review thanks to our partners at Tennis Warehouse. 00:00 Jam Packed Preview 00:39 Bracket Challenge Returns 02:05 Vondrousova Ban Explained 03:45 Whereabouts Strikes System 10:07 Kyle Edmund Joins 11:35 Edmund Game And Forehand 13:50 2018 Aussie Open Run 18:00 Grass Season And Clubs 25:26 Wimbledon Membership Perks 31:09 British Vs American Peeves 38:11 Post Interview Wimbledon Nostalgia 41:48 Wimbledon House Life 43:08 Championship Court Practice 44:58 Seeds and Draw Talk 46:38 Grass Court Parity 48:29 Wildcards and Kyrgios 50:54 Picking the Champion 53:58 ESPN Wimbledon Prep 58:28 Nike Shoe Review 01:04:11 Ratings and Wrap Up 01:07:50 Jingle Finale
June 22 · 45 min
187: Serena's Wimbledon Wildcard, Alex Eala Mania Returns & Tiafoe Triumphs | EP 187
On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap a huge week on grass. They break down Frances Tiafoe’s title run in Halle, where he beat Taylor Fritz without facing a break point and finally snapped a seven-match skid against him. Then they head to Queen’s, where Francisco Cerúndolo battled through a tough week to win the title and got a special moment with his parents making the trip from Argentina for the final. Plus, the guys discuss Linda Nosková’s win in Berlin, Jessica Pegula’s momentum heading into Wimbledon, Alexandra Eala’s recent form and the biggest story in tennis: Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon singles. 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:35 Bracket Winner Ghosting 02:03 Stevie’s Punishment Plan 03:07 Behind the Scenes Drama 05:44 Tiafoe Wins Halle 09:43 Wimbledon Threat Talk 13:52 Queens Final Recap 19:24 American Wimbledon Chances 22:32 Noskova Shines in Berlin 24:36 Berlin Breakthroughs 28:54 Serena Returns To Wimbledon 35:16 Alex Eala Grass Watch 38:53 World Cup Bro Debate 40:26 Stevie Stats And Servebot 42:38 Final Pre-Wimbledon Events 44:10 Wrap And Next Episode
June 18 · 53 min
186: Diana Shnaider Joins! Reaching a Slam Semi, The Hottie Coach Bracket & Being an F1 Fan | EP 186
Have a question for the show or need some life advice? Visit https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ and head to the Fan Participation section to submit your questions, stories, or requests for advice! On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam and Stevie take the reins and welcome Diana Shnaider fresh off her Roland-Garros semifinal run. Diana talks about the quick turnaround from Paris to grass season, why she chose NC State as a top junior, and what college tennis was really like before making the leap to the pro tour. She also breaks down her French Open run, including her win over Madison Keys, her battle with Aryna Sabalenka, and the lessons she took from reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal. Plus, thoughts on working with Sascha Bajin & life on tour. The guys finish on fan questions covering first-class travel, tennis finances, Survivor, and social etiquette. 00:00 Show Intro 00:14 Hosts and Week Preview 00:46 Meet Diana Shnaider 01:16 Name Pronunciation Story 02:33 Home in Moscow 03:36 Early Sports and Hobbies 04:46 Why NC State 10:38 College Life Shock 13:43 Dorm Life and Crowds 15:51 TV Shows and Staying 17:05 Prize Money Talk 18:04 Post College Coaching 18:54 Bandana and Style 20:22 Lefty Game Identity 21:17 French Open Breakthrough 24:39 Beating Sabalenka 27:49 Semifinal Pressure Shift 32:25 Tournament Room Requests 33:13 Coach Sasha Impact 36:00 Hottie Bracket Drama 37:07 F1 Favorites and Karting 38:41 No License Confession 40:36 Post Interview Reactions 42:18 Bracket Winner Shoutout 43:15 Life Advice Travel Class 45:17 Tennis Team Expenses 46:50 Survivor Host Debate 48:13 Retire That Story 49:19 Champ Name Dilemma 52:17 Show Wrap and Goodbye
June 15 · 45 min
185: Super Shelton, Serena Returns & Another Boycott? | EP 185
Go to https://kachava.com and use code NOTHINGMAJOR for 15% off your first order. On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie tackle the hottest topic in tennis: John Isner eating on the podcast. Then they get into the biggest story of the week: Serena Williams is back. Serena’s return to doubles at Queen’s sparks a debate about whether she could make a real singles comeback—and whether anyone should count her out. The guys also break down Ben Shelton’s clutch title run in Stuttgart, Kamil Majchrzak’s shocking grass-court breakthrough in ’s-Hertogenbosch, and Donna Vekic’s Queen’s Club title as a lucky loser (plus a quick lesson on how lucky losers actually work). Plus: Wimbledon prize money, Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist checkup, and rumblings of a US Open mixed doubles boycott. 00:00 Intro 00:22 The Chewing Controversy 02:51 Stuttgart Shelton’s Grass Breakthrough 07:53 Fritz vs Drop Shot Problem 10:36 Den Bosch Name Chaos 11:19 Majchrzak Shocks the Top 10 15:59 Queen’s WTA Vekic Lucky Loser Run 22:33 Major News Serena Doubles Comeback 24:51 Grass Injury Woes 24:58 Fixing Slippery Courts 25:56 Serena Wimbledon Talk 27:20 Mixed Doubles Boycott Buzz 29:39 Wimbledon Prize Money 30:15 Alcaraz Wrist Update 33:57 Stevie Stats Grass Kings 35:00 Servebot Shelton Edition 35:53 World Cup Detour 37:12 Shelton’s Free Cars 39:00 Queens vs Halle Fields 42:17 Berlin Stacked Draw 43:15 Wrap Up
June 11 · 35 min
184: Nothing Major’s First Thursday Drop! Grass Swing Predictions, World Cup Picks | Ep 184
To join ATP Fantasy head to https://play.fantasy.atptour.com/nothingmajor Code to join our Nothing Major league: 981-0H8TX On the first-ever Thursday episode of Nothing Major, John, Sam, and Stevie review their pre–Monte Carlo clay buy/sell picks, highlighting calls on Arthur Fils, Flavio Cobolli, Joao Fonseca, Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti, and Adrian Mannarino, before shifting to fresh grass-court buys and sells. They update their ATP Fantasy team and standings, make a full grass-season reset around Jannik Sinner, and debate roster value picks and alternates. The guys also talk World Cup excitement and timing in North America, spin a “wildcard wheel” to pick extra national teams to follow, and answer fan questions on bugs and bees on court, judging grunts, and an Isner-vs-Opelka hypothetical. 00:00 Thursday Episode Kickoff 01:22 Clay Picks Recap 03:23 Stevie and John Results 06:53 New Grass Picks 12:10 Fantasy Team Shakeup 17:07 Finalizing Fantasy Picks 17:30 Join the ATP Fantasy League 17:50 World Cup Hype Check 19:49 Tour Life During World Cup 21:27 Wildcard Wheel Soccer Teams 26:59 Fan Questions Nature Moments 29:30 Grunts Locker Room Talk 31:07 Isner vs Opelka Debate 31:55 Wrap Up and Grass Swing
June 7 · 37 min
183: 2026 Roland Garros Final Recap: Zverev a Hall Of Famer?! | Something Major | EP 183
On this Roland-Garros finals edition of Something Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson recap a dramatic men’s final as Alexander Zverev wins his first Grand Slam, regrouping after a tense fourth-set tiebreak and cruising 6-1 in the fifth to beat Cobolli. They also discuss what the title means for his legacy and Hall of Fame case. They debate whether Zverev can add more majors with Sinner and Alcaraz looming, then shift to the women’s final where Andreeva wins easily in straight sets ending the Cinderella run from Chwalinska and sparking debate about Andreeva’s place among the WTA elite. They also share behind-the-scenes Roland-Garros TV moments, conclude their bracket contest winners. 00:00 Intro 00:17 Roland Garros Recap Setup 01:30 Final Match Breakdown 02:37 Fourth Set Turning Point 03:16 Bathroom Break Reset 06:27 Pressure Off In Fifth 08:32 Hall Of Fame Resume 10:04 More Majors Debate 12:05 Sweaty Shirt Rant 14:10 Sam Gets Roasted Live 15:44 Cobolli Future Outlook 20:25 Was The Event Meh 21:53 Andreeva Ends Cinderella Run 23:12 Why Fans Loved Poland Garros 25:03 Is Andreeva Top Tier Now 28:01 Wimbledon Wildcard Debate 29:29 Roland Garros Green Room Stories 32:10 Bracket Punishments And Results 35:28 Winners Prizes And Wrap Up
June 5 · 28 min
182: 2026 Roland Garros SF Recap, Zverev Dominates & Chwalinska’s Fairytale | Something Major | EP 182
https://www.tennis-warehouse.com Sam Querrey and John Isner open from Paris after the Roland-Garros semifinals. They recap the first men’s semifinal that never happened after Matteo Arnaldi pulled out with an illness minutes before playing Cobolli, likely worsened by Arnaldi’s heavy time on court. They then discuss Alexander Zverev beating Jakub Menšík, crediting Zverev’s high first-serve percentage and baseline control, and preview the final with the guys having Zverev as the clear favorite despite slow starts. Plus they cover the women’s semis: Maya Chwalinska’s dream run continues after defeating Diana Shnaider with crafty variety and Mirra Andreeva routing Marta Kostyuk comfortably to set up an Andreeva vs Chwalinska final. 00:00 Paris Semifinal Scene 00:29 Show Intro and Crew 01:35 Tournament Vibes Dip 02:48 Arnaldi Withdraws Late 05:38 Zverev Handles Mensik 07:00 Why Zverev Looks Unplayable 08:03 Stats Confusion and Tactics 10:07 Ties and Ironing Break 10:55 Final Preview Zverev vs Cobolli 13:02 Matchup Edges and Haircut Talk 14:46 Zverev Slow Starts Concern 17:03 Women Semis Shock 17:51 Chwalinska Crafty Game 19:22 Underdog Hotel Story 21:05 Wimbledon Wildcard Stakes 22:01 Andreeva Dominates Kostyuk 23:56 Finals Matchup Predictions 26:01 Bracket Time Traveler 26:58 Wrap Up