Nothing Major

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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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January 24 · 27 min
141: 2026 Australian Open Round 3 Recap, Sinners Lucky Break | Something Major | EP 141
The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner kick things off by issuing an apology to Marcelo Melo & Ricardo Melo, we then break down all the news from Round Three on both the Mens & Women’s draws, including Sinners comeback against Ethan Spizzirri & Wawrinkas Australian Open farewell. We then round things off with an update on the bracket draw! Since the time of the recording the bracket standings have changed slightly, to check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor Merch is now LIVE! - https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-NMPODPP.html 00:00 Introduction and Apology 00:43 The Heat Rule Controversy 01:52 Sinner's Resilience and Performance 03:24 Impact of Heat Index on Match Outcome 08:33 Stan Wawrinka vs. Taylor Fritz: A Farewell Match 09:55 American Players' Performance 13:46 Round of 16 Matchups and Predictions 15:58 Learner Tien 17:23 Osaka Withdraws 19:17 American Women Dominating the Court 22:07 Analyzing Key Matchups 25:34 Bracket Standings and Predictions 26:58 Wrapping Up
January 22 · 32 min
140: 2026 Australian Open Round 2 Recap & Australian Pet Peeves | Something Major | EP 140
The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner kick things off by going over some of their Australian pet peeves, we then break down all the news from Round Two on both the Mens & Women’s draws and Sam gives us some inside stories from being on the ground in Melbourne. We then round things off with an update on the bracket draw. Since the time of the recording the bracket standings have changed slightly, to check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:15 Jacks Injury 01:44 Australian Pet Peeves 06:24 Match Highlights and Analysis 09:52 Rising Stars and Breakthrough Performances 16:00 American Players' Performance 17:23 Sinner's Victory and Duckworth's Exit 17:40 Funny Encounters and Inside Jokes 19:58 Upcoming Women's Third Round Matchups 20:33 Veteran Players' Remarkable Performances 21:17 Coco Gauff's Dominance and American Women in Tennis 23:53 Non-American Women's Top Performers 25:01 Bracket Standings 25:31 Men's Third Round Matchup Predictions 28:57 Women's Third Round Matchup Predictions 30:22 Closing Remarks
January 20 · 30 min
139: 2026 Australian Open Round 1 Recap & 1 Point Slam | Something Major | EP 139
The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson & John Isner kick things off by going over the exciting one-point slam, we then break down all the news from Round One on both the Mens & Women’s draws, plus provide key updates on the guys players from the Wildcard Wheel. We then round things off with an update on the bracket draw. Since the time of the recording the bracket standings have changed slightly, to check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor Merch is now LIVE! - https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-NMPODPP.html 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:41 One Point Slam: Highlights and Reactions 01:41 Jordan Smith's Million Dollar Win 03:19 Australian Open Atmosphere 04:52 Round One Men's Matches: Key Highlights 11:29 College Tennis Players Making Waves 15:43 College Tennis Players in the Spotlight 17:15 Women's Tennis Highlights 20:18 American Women in the draw 21:24 Coco Gauff's Performance 23:40 Player Updates and Predictions 27:23 Bracket Standings and Round Two Matches 29:23 Closing Remarks
January 16 · 51 min
138: ATP Tinder Part 3, Tour Pet Peeves & Nightmare Opponents ft. The Players Box | EP 138
In this exciting episode, the guys wrap up the last regular Friday edition before the Australian Open kicks off and we switch into Something Major! They dive into early takes on the Australian Open, which includes some hilarious impressions. Then, Sam & Stevie are joined by the ladies from The Player's Box - Desirae Krawczyk, Jennifer Brady, Jessica Pegula, and Madison Keys - for an epic collaboration. Highlights include ATP pet peeves, insights on life on tour and the much anticipated ATP Tinder Part 3! Australian Open Bracket Draw is now live! For the first time we are doing a draw for both the men & women. Submit yours to win some amazing Nothing Major prizes! http://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Early Takes on the Australian Open 01:33 Predictions 04:54 Australian Open Qualifying and Media Coverage 13:20 Interview with The Player's Box 26:59 Rising Stars and Rivalries in Women's Tennis 28:03 Intimidating Opponents and Game Styles 29:56 Balancing Personal Life and Professional Tennis 31:27 Tennis Fashion and Player Personalities 32:55 Starting Young on the Tour 39:35 Rapid Fire Questions 43:57 ATP Tinder Part 3 50:11 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
January 12 · 38 min
137: Medvedev’s Record, Raonic Retirement & Wheel of Fortune | EP 137
The guys kick things off with some rapid-fire news, including Tsitsipas’ outfit in Adelaide, the Sinner vs. Alcaraz exhibition, and Milos Raonic’s retirement. They then break down the recent tournaments in Brisbane, Hong Kong, and the United Cup, along with a quick recap of the Battle of the Sexes. To close things out, they spin a Wheel featuring players ranked 40–100 to decide which player they’re unofficially sponsoring for the year. Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone!. Get 20% off sitewide with code [NOTHINGMAJOR] at www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:12 Sam in New Zealand 03:09 Fashion Critique and Red Carpet Highlights 05:37 Sinner Alcaraz exhibition 07:39 Milos Raonic's Retirement 09:46 United Cup Recap a 13:15 Brisbane Tournament Results 15:06 Medvedev's Unique Winning Streak 17:16 Aesthetically Pleasing Tennis Games 20:48 Hong Kong Tournament Results 24:15 Battle of the Sexes Debate 26:11 Curious Case of Wild Cards 27:17 Retirement Tours and Wild Cards 29:42 Wheel of Fate 37:11 Future Segment Ideas
January 9 · 1 hr
136: Learner Tien on Sinner, Chang & Next Gen + 2026 Predictions | EP 136
In this episode of Nothing Major, the guys kick things off with their 2026 predictions, covering topics like which player will win their first tour-level title, Masters 1000 winners, breakthrough players, and more! After sharing their insights, they dive into an incredible interview with the next-gen tennis star, Learner Tien. Learner talks about his relationship with coach Michael Chang, facing Sinner in a final, and the story behind flying economy class after a title win. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:27 2026 Predictions: First Tour Level Title 04:06 2026 Predictions: First Masters 1000 06:19 2026 Predictions: Breakthrough Players 09:17 2026 Predictions: Top 10 Debuts 11:15 2026 Predictions: Biggest Falloffs 13:27 2026 Predictions: Rivalling the New Two 16:08 2026 Predictions: Grand Slam Winners 22:19 Interview with Learner Tian 24:49 Reflecting on Career Decisions 25:07 Next Gen Title 26:31 Handling Pressure and Expectations 30:16 Financial Management and Family Support 31:18 Hitting Stride and Confidence Boosts 37:12 Coaching Partnership with Michael Chang 44:39 Winning First ATP Title 50:43 Tour Experiences 57:18 Goals and Reflections for 2026
January 5 · 42 min
135: 2026 Bold Takes, Djokovic Split & United Cup | EP 135
The guys kick off the new year by diving into Novak Djokovic’s split from the PTPA and what it means for players and the tour. They then break down the United Cup and early-season storylines as the tennis calendar gets rolling again. The episode wraps with bold 2026 predictions and classic Nothing Major debates on what’s officially peaked — from convertible cars to the entire country of Greece. We are back on Friday with an interview with Next Gen champion, Learner Tien! 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:48 Upcoming content 04:30 Novak Djokovic and the PTPA 10:13 Sinner & Alcaraz exhibiton 12:15 Injury Updates and Player Withdrawals 19:57 Wild Cards and Tournament Predictions 22:49 United Cup Discussion 25:39 Comparing United Cup to Hopman Cup 27:34 Bold Predictions for Tennis in 2026 34:28 Things That Have Peaked 42:08 Conclusion
January 2 · 44 min
134: McEnroe, Zverev, Wozniacki & More | Best Interview Moments of 2025 | Episode 134
In this special compilation episode of 'Nothing Major,' join us as we recap about some of the most memorable interview moments from the past year. The episode features highlight interviews with fan-favorite guests such as Stan Wawrinka, Tommy Paul, Sasha Zverev, John Mcenroe, and Caroline Wozniaki. We are back to normal on January 5th with the full squad, as we return to Monday & Friday episodes. Bublik interview - Episode 19 https://youtu.be/kiXIciXF0rY?si=cuYUbQKCWJILrQod Stan Wawrinka - Episode 32 https://youtu.be/63oVkJFILCQ?si=XQ-PZFeEbft89puv Tommy Paul - Episode 37 https://youtu.be/jvCR2uqNdmg?si=UDcbOsHNWmDFRBFE Zverev Interview - Ep 89 https://youtu.be/lD2x4T6y7Ng?si=0rP7-Q7wqZIiB41i John Mcenroe bombs the pod - Episode 98 https://youtu.be/uSVuuTdWFWQ?si=XYWo6jFSVM1-1NqX Caroline Wozniacki - Episode 120 https://youtu.be/3Rf-TGPRlyo?si=ucyS0-6KnFPaGfzb 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Episode 19: Pickleball Roast with Bublik 04:52 Episode 32: Stans Slam Insights 16:21 Episode 37: Fun questions with Tommy Paul 24:22 Zverevs Memorable Episode 25:08 The Madrid Match and Changing Tennis Balls 26:32 Most Annoying Opponents 27:53 European vs. American Pet Peeves 30:05 John McEnroe's Surprise Appearance 37:48 Debating Improbable Wins with Caroline Wozniaki 43:02 Wrapping Up and Future Interviews Merch is now live, go to https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/search-tennis.html?start=0&count=30&searchtext=nothing%20major
Dec 26, 2025 · 31 min
133: Favourite Segments of the Year & Christmas Party Recap | EP 133
In this compilation episode, the guys kick things off with a recap of Sam’s Christmas party and the stories that came out of it. From there, they react to a compilation of their favourite four segments of the year, revisiting some of the most memorable moments from the season — including European Pet Peeves, the classic Locker Room Story and the unforgettable Baguette Incident, the Pronunciation Challenge, and ATP Tinder. The next Episode of Nothing Major releases on January 2nd, Another compilation episode. We are back as normal on January 5th! Full episodes from the mentioned segments can be found here! Euro Pet Peeves: https://youtu.be/NwgIYnhu7k4?si=uB7QcTO5xrCbdIDT Locker Room Story: https://youtu.be/lN2xTV3aV3o?si=DDBb8gGlnxXWETC2 Pronunciation Challenge: https://youtu.be/dBY2YhiD9_Y?si=6vmnRLezOWpRms9D ATP Tinder: https://youtu.be/twpwwBiXnNQ?si=9zGaIMSj6ni7KRdy 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Christmas Party Recap 03:03 Favorite Segments of the Year 03:11 European Pet Peeves 13:43 Locker Room Stories: The Baguette Incident 19:14 Pronunciation Challenge 25:24 ATP Tinder 30:37 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead Merch is now live, go to https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/search-tennis.html?start=0&count=30&searchtext=nothing%20major
Dec 19, 2025 · 55 min
132: Christmas Special: Alcaraz Split, Secret Santa & Awards Show | EP 132
The guys kick things off with the breaking news of Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero going their separate ways and what it means moving forward. From there, it’s in to the Christmas Special as the crew gets into a Secret Santa gift exchange. They wrap things up with the first-ever Nothing Major Awards Show, handing out honors like Worst Dressed Player, Coaches’ Nightmare, and fan-voted Best Moments of the Year. Exclusive: $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NOTHINGMAJOR. Promo Code NOTHINGMAJOR 00:00 Christmas Special Introduction 00:24 Breaking News: Alcaraz and Ferrero Split 00:53 Speculations and Reactions 08:37 Secret Santa Gift Exchange 22:42 Award Show Kickoff 29:14 Worst Dressed Player of 2025 30:04 Coaching Nightmares 32:43 ATP Tinder Category 34:10 Serve Bot of the Year 35:41 President Elect Award 38:08 WTA MVP Discussion 40:24 ATP MVP Discussion 42:20 Nothing Major Awards Conclusion 42:43 Fan Awards Introduction 44:07 Worst Player Pronunciation 46:26 Best Quote/One-Liner 47:22 Worst Take of the Year 49:45 Best Episode of the Year 50:44 Moment of the Year 51:58 Host of the Year 53:17 Merchandise Winners and Closing Remarks Merch is now live, go to https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/search-tennis.html?start=0&count=30&searchtext=nothing%20major
Dec 15, 2025 · 35 min
131: Junior Circuit Stories & Nothing Major Awards Nominees | EP 131
The guys kick things off with junior tennis talk, breaking down the prestigious Orange Bowl and swapping stories from their own days on the junior circuit,. From there, they dive into nominations for the first-ever Nothing Major Awards Show coming up in Episode 132, including Worst Dressed, King or Queen of the Maldives, and Hottest ATP Tinder. Leave your comments below on who should take home the awards! Merch is now live, go to nothingmajorshow.com and head to the merch page. Exclusive: $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NOTHINGMAJOR. Promo Code NOTHINGMAJOR 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Secret Santa and Christmas Special Preview 02:12 Merchandise Update 03:18 Congratulations to Stevie Johnson 06:16 Discussion on the Orange Bowl 10:57 Junior Tennis and ITF Tournaments 15:34 Will Our Kids Play Juniors? 19:03 American Juniors Success 19:15 Awards Nominees 19:48 Worst Dressed Player 21:56 Coaching Nightmares 23:52 Hottest ATP Tinder 24:59 Serve Bot Presented by Isner 25:44 Maldives King or Queen 27:27 President-elect of the Tour 29:27 WTA MVP 31:12 ATP MVP
Dec 12, 2025 · 39 min
130: Naughty or Nice List, Fan Questions and the Great TSA Debate | EP 130
The guys kick things off by diving into the festive season by crafting their Naughty or Nice lists for both ATP and WTA players. Things take a hilarious turn when airport stories start flying, leading to a full-on debate about TSA security at airports. From there, they tackle fan questions on off-season training, locker-room confrontations, and if they really get butterflies when they see the main draw. Exclusive: $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NOTHINGMAJOR. Promo Code NOTHINGMAJOR Head to our NothingMajorShow.com/awards and put in your vote.We also are going to pick 5 voters at random from the submissions and send each one a Nothing Major swag bag featuring our new merch drops:3x t-shirts: Green, White & Black2x hoodies: Creme & BlackEveryone who votes is eligible - just make sure to include your email below so we can contact you. We will draw the names at the end of the awards show. 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Award Show Announcements 01:51 Companion Pass Story 05:41 Travel Mishaps and TSA Debate 09:10 Naughty or Nice List: WTA Edition 11:52 Naughty or Nice List: ATP Edition 17:41 Medvedev's On-Court Antics 18:25 Naughty List Contenders 20:54 The Myth of Tennis Off-Season 22:44 Off-Season Training Regimens 28:43 Fan Questions: Locker Room Confrontations 30:02 Fan Questions: Importance of Coaches 32:42 Fan Questions: Tournament Draws 37:11 Fan Questions: Serve and Volley Decline
Dec 8, 2025 · 44 min
129: Ultimate Tennis Showdown, Serena Return & Cam Norrie Interview | EP 129
Description: The guys kick things off by breaking down the latest tennis news, including Alex de Minaur’s recent UTS title and the growing buzz around a potential Serena Williams return. They then dive into an in-depth sit-down with tennis star Cam Norrie, tracing his rise from standout TCU alum to established top-tier pro. From there, Cam reflects on his recent win over Carlos Alcaraz in Paris and opens up about the story behind his engagement. The episode wraps with some fun rapid-fire segments, from pet peeves to a Las Vegas draft. 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Upcoming Show Previews 04:09 Discussion on UTS Showdown 06:50 Serena Williams Return? 11:21 Cam Norrie Interview 25:16 Finding Joy in Tennis 26:24 Defeating Carlos Alcaraz 28:16 Preparing for the New Season 29:34 Training in Argentina 31:29 Comparing Top Players 33:50 American Pet Peeves 35:27 Dream College Tennis Team 38:41 Flight Miles 40:35 Vegas Draft Exclusive: $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NOTHINGMAJOR. Promo Code NOTHINGMAJOR Head to our NothingMajorShow.com/awards and put in your vote for our Awards Show! We are going to pick 5 voters at random from the submissions and send each one a Nothing Major swag bag featuring our new merch drops: 3x t-shirts: Green, White & Black 2x hoodies: Creme & Black Everyone who votes is eligible - just make sure to include your email below so we can contact you. We will draw the names at the end of the awards show.
Dec 5, 2025 · 51 min
128: Tennis Feuds, Fan Questions & Interview with Karue Sell | EP 128
The guys kick things off by diving into some of the sport’s most unforgettable tennis feuds, breaking down which clashes stand out, their personal favorites, and even a few locker-room dust-ups they witnessed firsthand. Then they jump into a round of fan questions, tackling some of tennis’s biggest “what ifs”. From there, it’s a full deep-dive with top tennis YouTuber Karue Sell, who walks through his journey from UCLA to the pro tour to becoming one of the game’s leading creators. Karue also opens up about the realities behind running one of tennis’s biggest YouTube channels and what keeps him pushing forward. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Favorite Tennis Feuds 04:12 Memorable Tennis Rivalries 06:58 Disliked Players on Tour 11:45 Fan Questions: Biggest What-Ifs in Tennis 16:22 Interview with Karue Sell 21:52 Reflecting on College Tennis Memories 24:41 The Viability of College Tennis as a Career Path 28:00 Journey into YouTube Tennis Content Creation 33:19 Balancing Professional Tennis and Content Creation 35:24 Challenges and Insights in YouTube Content Creation 40:31 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights 49:59 Closing remarks and goodbye! Exclusive: $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NOTHINGMAJOR. Promo Code NOTHINGMAJOR
Dec 1, 2025 · 38 min
127: Tennis Exhibitions, Next Gen Finals & WTA Awards | EP 127
The guys kick things off with a look at the upcoming tennis exhibitions, who’s playing, who actually cares and which exo they are most excited for. Then they shift to the Next Gen Finals in Jeddah, breaking down the format, the favorites, and which young stars are set to make an impression. Off-court chatter rolls in with an update from Maldives watch, some merch-drop buzz, and a debate on the WTA Year-End Awards. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NOTHINGMAJOR. Promo Code NOTHINGMAJOR 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Merchandise Talk 03:12 Daniel Collins Interview Recap 03:50 Matchmaking for Andy 06:17 Upcoming Tennis Exhibitions 08:06 Debate on Exhibition Matches 10:29 Thoughts on AI? 17:05 UTS London Predictions 17:30 USA Exhibitions 18:56 Will Miami root for Alcaraz or Fonseca? 20:03 Carlos Alcaraz's Exhibition Controversy 21:03 Shoutout to Non-Maldives Vacationers 23:08 Next Gen Finals Preview 28:35 WTA Awards Discussion 35:01 Maldives Watch
Nov 28, 2025 · 39 min
126: Thanksgiving Special, Favourite TV Shows & Danielle Collins Interview! | EP 126
On this episode of Nothing Major the guys kick things off with a Thanksgiving draft, running through which players they’d actually trust to cook dinner and who would be the best guest. They then shift into the idea of whether there is such thing as a "bad win" on the tour and what having a "bad win" does for you on a tournament run. Then it’s on to guilty-pleasure TV picks before the crew wraps things up with a fun & hilarious interview with Danielle Collins, diving into her dating life and potential suitors! 0:00 Intro 00:51 Players Who'd Cook the Best Thanksgiving Dinner 03:01 Players Who'd Cook the Worst Thanksgiving Dinner 03:56 Ideal Thanksgiving Guests from the Tour 06:27 Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Win? 11:39 Guilty Pleasure TV Shows 18:24 Stringing Rackets: A Side Hustle 19:56 Danielle Collins Joins the Podcast 20:04 Danielle's Search for a Husband 24:57 Challenges of Dating on Tour 27:08 Danielle's Criteria for a Partner 31:06 Fan video submission for Danielle 33:53 Funny Dating Stories 38:21 Interview wrap with Danielle Collins
Nov 24, 2025 · 29 min
125: Italy’s Three-Peat, ATP Award Debates & Alcaraz’s Living Room | EP 125
The guys kick things off with Alcaraz’s living room photo, getting plenty of laughs out of the setup, the little details, and how the whole thing somehow became one of the week’s most talked-about moments. They shift into Italy’s Davis Cup three-peat next, breaking down the key moments, including the epic tiebreaker in the semi-finals, standout performances that shaped the team’s success including Berrettini’s impressive Davis Cup record. Then it’s on to the ATP Award debates as the crew weighs breakout seasons, sportsmanship nominees, and a few snubs that spark plenty of back-and-forth, plus a bonus Maldives watch to round things off. 00:00 Intro 00:29 The Dry Cleaning Bill Situation Update 03:18 Davis Cup Highlights 03:42 Alcaraz Living Room 06:33 Italy Wins Without Sinner 15:19 ATP Award Nominees Discussion 17:45 Breakthrough Player of the Year Discussion 18:06 ATP Year-End Bonuses Explained (Kind Of) 21:43 Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award Nominees 23:56 Coach of the Year Candidates 28:04 ATP Number One Club Voting 28:41 Maldives Watch and Goodbye
Nov 21, 2025 · 41 min
124: Sam’s Pickleball Farewell, Third-Best Season Debate & Fan Questions | EP 124
The guys kick things off with Sam Querrey’s retirement from pickleball, sending him off with a mix of praise, banter, and a pitch-perfect message from pickleball legend Ben Johns. They get into the year-end debate next, as the guys dive into who actually had the third-best season behind Sinner and Alcaraz, weighing titles, big wins, and consistency while making the case for everyone from Djokovic to the dark-horse picks. Then it’s on to a round of fan questions with the usual blend of honesty and humor! 00:00 Intro 00:30 Sam Querrey's Retirement from Pickleball 01:42 Career Highlights and Retirement Messages 03:22 Analyzing Sam's Career Stats 09:17 Discussing the Third Best Year in Men's Tennis 17:27 Fan Questions and Tennis Rivalries 22:18 Debating the Best Tennis Year 23:42 Year-End Finals Location Debate 25:16 YouTube Comments and Holiday Decor 27:59 Djokovic's Wimbledon Reflection 30:52 Davis Cup Format Critique 35:35 Tennis Stock Review 39:16 Closing Remarks and Goodbye!
Nov 17, 2025 · 39 min
123: Sinners Turin Triumph, Players Flee to the Maldives & Mystery Guest | EP 123
The guys kick things off with the ATP Finals in Turin, Sinner riding his indoor dominance to yet another title and looking just about untouchable on home soil. They get into the showdown with Alcaraz, as the crew breaks down Sinner’s level and what Carlos might need to finally crack the code for future year-end runs. Then it’s on to the annual offseason migration, tennis players pouring into the Maldives in familiar fashion. Our mystery Maldives correspondent checks in with a full report on the sport’s favorite retreat, who’s there, what they’re up to, and why no one can seem to resist it. 00:00 Introduction and Show Preview 00:36 Discussion on Jannik Sinner's Dominance 02:07 Comparing Sinner and Alcaraz 06:38 Comparing the Big 3 Era with the Big 2 Era 15:01 Felix's Remarkable Year 16:42 Felix's Perspective on the Season 19:37 Team Dynamics 21:46 Debate on Team Uniforms 23:49 Maldives Watch Begins 24:36 Why Tennis Players Flock to the Maldives 26:14 Interview with Chief Maldives Correspondent 33:32 Listing the Maldives Visitors 38:03 Finding Danielle Collins a Boyfriend 39:07 Episode Wrap-Up To apply to be Danielle Collins potential match go to nothingmajorshow.com/danielle-collins
Nov 14, 2025 · 28 min
122: ATP Finals Breakdown, Alcaraz Year-End No. 1 and +1M Streams on Spotify | EP 122
Sam, Steve, Jack and John break down the ATP Finals group stage with plenty of laughs and hot takes. Steve’s bold call came true as Carlos Alcaraz clinched the Year-End No. 1. Sinner cruised through his group without dropping a set or a service game. Is he the real indoor favorite? Can Fritz rebound to finish as top American? Does De Minaur have a shot, or is he just another stepping stone? And can the winner of Zverev versus FAA derail a Sincaraz final? Sam also gives his essential review of Alcaraz’s suit. We celebrate crossing one million Spotify streams and our nomination for a major award, then slide into classic Nothing Major territory. Sam shares his yoga class disaster, and we wonder why some guys insist on going shirtless in hot yoga. Ladies, we need your insight. 00:00 We're back! 00:26 Bobcat Encounter and Yoga Rant 01:22 Debate on Yoga Etiquette 02:58 Christmas Decorations and Music Preferences 03:26 ATP Finals Discussion 03:52 Alcaraz's Year-End No. 1 08:00 Fritz's Performance and Future Prospects 12:27 Sinner vs. Alcaraz: Who's the Favorite? 17:22 Shelton's Year in Review 19:06 Alcaraz and Sinner: The Final Showdown? 21:14 Danielle Collins' Search for Love 23:33 Goodbye and Final Announcements!