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• 181: 2026 Roland Garros Round QF Recap, Flying Zverev & Fallen Sabalenka | Something Major | EP 181 04.06.2026 32мин

  Thank you to Tennis Channel for the use of the Paris footage. From the green room, Sam & John join Stevie as he kicks off the show with his take on a "Lefkoe style" opener. The crew recaps a dramatic set of Roland-Garros quarterfinals, led by impressive runs from Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik, and Cobolli. They break down the biggest performances, debate who has the edge heading into the semifinals, and discuss what's stood out most from the second week in Paris.On the women’s side, they react to Sabalenka’s title hopes coming to an abrupt end and Shnaider’s continued rise. Plus, semifinal predictions and an update on the Nothing Major bracket standings.https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor00:00 French Open Stakes00:51 Cold Open Roast01:36 Rating the Monologue03:22 Show Intro and Banter04:17 Quarterfinals Setup05:00 Mensik Beats Fonseca08:54 Zverev Rolls Jodar11:38 Cobolli Upsets Felix16:28 DMV Celebrity Tangent17:09 Women Quarterfinal Shock18:31 Windy Match Debate19:44 Semifinal Surprise Run20:42 Hermes Bag Detour21:27 Kostyuk Streak Talk23:03 Semifinals Set Recap24:14 Men Semifinal Picks27:09 Women Semifinal Picks28:19 Guest Plans Bracket Drama29:53 Wrap Up Thanks
• 180: 2026 Roland Garros Round 4 Recap, Fonseca FRENZY & Świąteks Woes Continue | Something Major | EP 180 02.06.2026 34мин

  From the green room Sam & John join Stevie after John poetically introduces the show. The crew recaps a wild Roland-Garros Round of 16, led by Joao Fonseca’s four-set win over Casper Ruud and a controversial line call that sparks a Hawk-Eye vs. linespeople debate. They hit Zverev’s straight-sets win as he becomes a heavy favorite & 19-year-old Jodar rallying from two sets down vs. Pablo Carreno Busta. On the women’s side, they react to the first women’s night match in 3 years (Sabalenka vs. Osaka), Kostyuk upsetting four-time champ Swiatek, other results, quarterfinal predictions with a surprise guest, and an update on the Nothing Major bracket standings! https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor00:00 Roland Garros Cold Open00:28 Bloopers and Banter01:41 Show Setup and Guests02:07 Fonseca Upsets Ruud02:50 Hawk Eye Controversy04:07 Fonseca Forehand Power06:22 Zverev Takes Control08:19 JodarComeback Win09:53 Cobolli Adavances12:07 Felix and Berrettini Recap13:24 Kwame Match and Fine18:27 Night Match20:15 Swiatek Upset 22:22 Wild Third Set Drama23:23 Keys Collapses vs Schneider24:58 Iga Confidence Check25:31 Men's Quarterfinal Picks28:19 Special Guest Women's Picks30:33 Bracket Leaderboard Update31:43 Subscribe Banter and Wrap32:59 Final Goodbyes
• 179: 2026 Roland Garros Round 3 Recap, Fonseca UPSETS Djokovic | Something Major | EP 179 31.05.2026 41мин

  John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest matches of the year as João Fonseca takes down Novak Djokovic in a five set thriller at Roland Garros. The gang breaks down Fonseca’s incredible comeback, Djokovic’s stunning five set record, and whether the draw is now wide open for a first time Grand Slam champion.Meanwhile, Casper Ruud survives Tommy Paul in another five setter, Zverev suddenly finds himself carrying favorite pressure, and the guys debate who’s left standing in a draw that has completely exploded over the past few days.On the women’s side, Coco Gauff crashes out against Potapova, Iga Swiątek starts looking like vintage Iga again, and the crew closes with Round of 16 predictions, and one final argument over whether they could score a penalty kick against a Champions League goalkeeper.00:00 We're Back!02:32 New Slam Champion Incoming03:00 Fonseca Stuns Djokovic06:50 Novak Praise and Big Stats12:27 Ruud Survives Tommy Paul15:19 Michelsen vs Jodar Drama18:40 Mens Draw Wide Open 19:31 Svajda Story and Cerundolo Bad x Good Brother Debate22:15 Zverev Pressure and Other Results26:16 Womens Draw 28:13 Gauff Match Breakdown30:33 Other Seeds Rolling31:24 Another Upset Analysis32:57 Cirstea Double Bagel34:02 Round Of 16 Picks37:10 Bracket Challenge & Champions League Penalties Debate39:44 Goodbye
• 178: 2026 Roland Garros Round 2 Recap, Sinner's SHOCKING Loss | Something Major | EP 178 28.05.2026 30мин

  John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest upsets EVER at a Major, as Jannik Sinner completely collapses from 6-3, 6-2, 5-1 up against Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the Paris heat. The boys debate the controversial mid match timeout and whether heat might genuinely be Sinner’s biggest weakness, leading to a full discussion on genetics, body cooling, acclimation, and what he may need to change long term to survive brutal Slam conditions.Elsewhere at French Open, Frances Tiafoe survives Hubert Hurkacz in five and celebrates by ripping the shirt off, Moise Kouame turns Lenglen into complete chaos, and Jakub Menšík wins a 13-11 fifth set breaker while cramping so badly he leaves the court in a wheelchair. Plus: João Fonseca’s comeback, Novak Djokovic keeping the “25” dream alive, and the Alejandro Davidovich Fokina coaching split becoming the messiest storyline in Paris.On the women’s side, Elena Rybakina suffers the biggest upset of Round 2, Serena Williams comeback rumors start flying again, and the crew closes with Round 3 predictions, bracket standings, and a looming punishment for whoever finishes last.00:00 Welcome Back!00:21 Sinner Shocking Collapse01:33 Wozniacki Joins Desk02:42 Heat + Cramps Debate06:20 Upset Magnitude Talk09:29 Kouame and Teens Breakthrough11:53 Tiafoe Outlasts Hurkacz14:05 Other Results15:09 Mensik Marathon Cramping16:04 Fokina Coaching Drama 17:55 Rybakina Shock Upset19:46 Baptiste Dramatic Injury 23:09 Serena Comeback Rumors27:13 Round 3 Predictions28:24 Bracket Update And Goodbye!
• 177: 2026 Roland Garros Round 1 Recap & Round 2 Predictions | Something Major | EP 177 26.05.2026 31мин

  Something Major is officially back. John, Sam, and Steve return from Paris to break down a chaotic opening round at Roland-Garros: surprise exits, brutal heat, questionable scheduling, and a few retirement-era feelings creeping in. Paris also says goodbye to Stan Wawrinka and hometown hero Gaël Monfils, who may have given the fans one last classic five-set battle.The guys revisit Medvedev’s latest clay-court disaster, while somehow Sam still thinks he’s got a chance against Sinner. They also break down Basavareddy’s fearless drop-shot clinic against Fritz and Casper Ruud surviving heat issues, a fourth-set bagel, and still finding a way through in five. On the women’s side, most top seeds handled business before Genie Bouchard joins the show to break down the draw and make her pick for the title... a pretty popular one!Plus, things get predictably sidetracked with heat complaints, stomach issues, and Sam accidentally eating 30 multivitamins because he thought they were gummy candy... just another completely "normal" pod episode!00:00 Something Major is BACK!01:54 Stan / Monfils Last Dances04:50 Court Placement Debate06:21 Monfils Sendoff07:56 Record Heat at Roland-Garros09:03 Top Seeds Cruise and Ruud Survival11:29 Americans and Rising Teens13:33 Medvedev Shock Exit Debate15:12 Sam's BIZARRE Vitamin Mishap19:20 Women's Draw20:24 Svitolina Survives21:50 Americans And Upsets23:52 Mens Round 2 Preview26:58 Genie Joins Pod30:15 Hockey Bar Detour?30:51 Wrap Up
• 176: Roland Garros Preview, Uncovering Beautiful Courts, & Overrated TV Shows | EP 176 22.05.2026 43мин

  John, Sam, and Stevie officially enter Roland-Garros mode, where one question takes over the entire men’s draw: can anyone stop Jannik Sinner? The guys make their picks, debate why Novak Djokovic somehow keeps showing up near the top of the odds board, throw out dark horses, and come up with increasingly ridiculous theories for how Sinner could actually lose.On the women’s side, nobody agrees on anything. Iga, Sabalenka, Coco, Rybakina — the board turns into complete chaos as the guys make title picks, argue over who’s being underrated, and try to figure out whether taking “the field” might be the safest bet.Plus: Most Beautiful Courts returns with absurd tennis postcard locations, and things completely derail during an overrated TV show draft featuring Yellowstone, Friends, Stranger Things, airport breakfast outrage, and several takes that may age worse than the Roland-Garros predictions.--Australian Open Bracket Draw is now live! And we are doing a draw for both the men & women. Submit yours to win some amazing Nothing Major prizes! https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor
• 175: Sinner’s Historic Streak, Svitolina’s Rome 3-Peat & The Cramping Debate | EP 175 18.05.2026 43мин

  Sam Querrey and Stevie Johnson hold down this two-man episode of Nothing Major, starting with a college tennis weekend in Athens where Stevie and John got inducted into the ITA Hall of Fame. Sam also discovers retirement apparently comes with paperwork and launches a search mission for the legendary ball kid from the Almagro match.Then it’s Rome recap time, where Jannik Sinner keeps collecting Masters titles like it’s a side quest. The guys break down whether anyone can actually bother him right now, give Casper Ruud and Luciano Darderi some love, and wonder what exactly qualifies as cramps these days.Plus: Svitolina shakes up the French Open picture, Andy Murray joins Jack Draper, Musetti pulls out of Roland-Garros, Carlos Alcaraz lands a Vanity Fair shoot, and Sam gets an unexpected orthodontic evaluation in the middle of Costco.00:00 We're Back!00:20 Hall of Fame Weekend03:34 Retirement Paperwork04:21 Find That Ball Kid!05:10 Sinner Reigns In Rome07:49 Cramps Rules12:17 Ruud and Darderi Runs16:51 American Men Struggle17:19 Svitolina Triumphs18:15 French Open Favorites Talk21:01 Costco Bizarre Story22:18 Is Iga Back... or Not?25:30 Major News: Murray + Draper27:18 Musetti Injury Blow28:45 Alcaraz Vanity Fair29:49 Warm Up Week Events33:48 Why We Run Ads35:07 Sinner Insane Stats38:34 Sinner vs Alcaraz: Who Had the Best 2026... So Far?41:24 Ozempic Weight Loss Talk42:43 Wrap Up And Signoff
• 174: Year-End Top 10 Predictions, Sinner 2026 vs. Djokovic 2011 and Most Beautiful Tennis Courts | EP 174 15.05.2026 45мин

  John, Sam, and Stevie debate their year-end ATP Top 10 predictions… and things immediately get messy. They somehow turn the Race to Turin into an argument, people start calling each other losers, and there’s already concern these picks may age horribly.The guys also hit the Fan Mailbag, including a hypothetical showdown between 2011 Djokovic and 2026 Jannik Sinner, a trip back to Madrid’s old ballgirl era, and a juicy Life Advice involving an aggressively planned family vacation that completely splits the group.Then, we’re joined by Nick Pachelli, author of The Tennis Court, for a hunt through some of the most beautiful courts in the world. From satellite scouting and random door-knocking to hidden gems most tennis fans have never heard of, Nick shares stories from years spent chasing the game’s coolest locations.Plus, Margaret returns for a Major Match update and gives us a “where are they now?” on the chaos... including what happened after the cameras stopped rolling and whether anyone deserves a second chance.00:00 Intro: We're Back!01:14 Most Beautiful Courts in the World!02:01 How The Book Began04:02 Finding Hidden Courts06:09 Favorites Courts and Private Courts Access09:45 Best US Courts16:24 Where To Buy the Book18:10 Favorite Not Seen Moments20:47 Rankings Predictions Begin22:00 Sam Picks Top 1023:07 Stevie Makes His List24:27 Isner's Time!25:15 Comparing The Picks27:29 Fan Challenge28:44 Madrid Ball Crew Talk31:41 Sinner 2026 Vs Djokovic 2011 34:08 Life Advice: Vacation With Annoying People38:40 Margaret Match Update44:28 Wrap Up And Goodbye!
• 173: The Djokovic Dilemma, Boycott Buzz & João Fonseca's Brazilian Crowd Drama | EP 173 12.05.2026 50мин

  Sam, John and Steve break down everything happening midway through the Rome Open, starting with 20-year-old Dino Prizmic shocking his idol Novak Djokovic, and what that loss could mean for Novak heading into Paris.Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner continues to look like a machine built in a secret Italian lab, entering Paris with better odds than prime Rafa once had. Is it the field… or is Sinner just on another level?On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka loses to Sorana Cirstea while battling a lower-back issue, sparking a debate about whether Italian hotel beds are destroying players’ backs. Things also get heated during the Fonseca-Medjedovic drama, where Joao earns our Major respect for courageously asking Brazilian fans to calm things down after the atmosphere started drifting into football territory. Plus: Grand Slam boycott rumors, “cease and assist”, and Sam continuing his all-out war against Friday podcast releases.00:00 Intro: We're Back!00:50 Sam's Rant: Thursday better than Friday04:57 Djokovic Upset Concerns11:16 Fils Injury Watch14:11 Our Family Tennis Favorites15:40 Sinner Seeking Golden Masters22:10 American Men Struggles24:35 Jodar vs. Tien26:23 Fonseca and Brazilian Crowd Controversy29:19 Medjedovic Ice Cold Win30:36 Sabalenka Upset and Back Issue35:39 Major News: Rune Withdrawl and Slam Boycott 44:00 Mannarino Clay (Bad) Streak45:28 Servebot Double-Bagel Pegula 46:13 The Name Debate49:01 Wrap Up and Sign Off
• 172: Adam Lefkoe Joins! Roland Garros Predictions, Sinner’s Kryptonite & Travel Pet Peeves | EP 172 08.05.2026 50мин

  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/nothingmajor Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guaranteeIf you’ve got a question, need some life advice, or just want to share something with the guys, head over to the Fan Participation section: https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, the guys welcome TNT host Adam Lefkoe to the pod! Lefkoe pulls back the curtain on landing the Roland-Garros desk job. He talks about cramming for tennis coverage through podcasts and Tennis Channel, then learning on the fly alongside legends like Brian Anderson, Jim Courier, and Lindsay Davenport.Lefkoe also explains how he builds instant rapport with players, the moments that make him most nervous on air, and an uncomfortable interview exchange when Andre Agassi asked Andrey Medvedev about the war in Ukraine. Later, he reveals which guests he’d love to bring back — including Novak Djokovic, Andrey Medvedev, and Coco Gauff — before the group previews major Roland-Garros storylines like Novak’s chase for No. 25 and whether Jannik Sinner can survive deep five-set battles.They wrap things up with listener-style questions, sponsorship talk, and a hilarious travel pet peeves draft centered on airport and plane etiquette.00:00 Welcome Adam Lefkoe00:52 Bomber Jacket Talk01:39 Joining Roland Garros04:18 Prep and Player Rapport07:01 Nerves and Legends Desk10:50 Cutting Off On Air12:00 Dream Guests This Year13:42 Tennis Interviews vs Teams17:48 Roland Garros Storylines21:49 Host Intros and Writing25:15 Sinner Five Set Question28:59 Questions Game31:18 Net Walk Etiquette32:10 Sinner Alcaraz Showdowns34:02 Box Support Horror Stories35:23 Coveted Tennis Sponsorships36:32 Warehouse Sponsorship Dreams39:55 Travel Pet Peeves Debate42:02 Plane Bathroom Line Rules48:18 Wrap
• 171: Steve Weissman Joins! Virat Kohli vs Ronaldo, Sinner’s Insane Streak, Hottie Bracket Curse | EP 171 04.05.2026 55мин

  To join ATP Fantasy head to https://play.fantasy.atptour.com/noth...Code to join our Nothing Major league: 981-0H8TXThe ATP Fantasy segment was brought to you by our #partner ATP Tour.On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson and special guest Steve Weissman recap Madrid and preview Rome. Weissman explains how he writes and runs TC Live, then the group breaks down Jannik Sinner’s emphatic 6-2, 6-1 win over Alexander Zverev in a 56-minute Masters final and debates what it would take to beat Sinner, plus where Zverev fits behind Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. They cover Marta Kostyuk beating Mirra Andreeva for a WTA 1000 title, discuss Kostyuk’s backflip background, and highlight Hailey Baptiste’s upset of Aryna Sabalenka saving six match points. The show hits Kei Nishikori announcing his final season and top players’ criticism of French Open prize money. The show then features “Wiseman’s Wisdom” backing Arthur Fils, stats on Sabalenka’s streaks, and Sam’s query comparing popularity of Cristiano Ronaldo, Roger Federer and Virat Kohli worldwide. The show closes with Rome picks, Iga Swiatek concern, ATP fantasy changes, and a closing Pacific-time rant.00:00 Show Kickoff and Guest Intro01:22 How TC Live Gets Made04:54 Madrid Final Sinner Dominates08:41 Can Anyone Stop Sinner10:47 Zverev Ranking Debate13:31 WTA Madrid Kostyuk Breakthrough16:38 French Favorites and Iga Debate18:25 Baptiste Upset and Rising Stock22:44 Nishikori Retirement Talk26:31 French Open Prize Money Fight31:27 Weissman's Wisdom Fils Pick32:52 Arthur Fils Hype Train34:53 Stevie Stats Sabalenka Streak35:37 Serve Bot Zverev Madrid36:17 Most Popular Athlete Debate40:15 Rome Preview Djokovic Outlook41:58 Americans Struggle On Clay44:21 Iga Rome Panic Meter46:37 ATP Fantasy Team Tweaks49:18 Best Dressed And Farewell51:19 Hottie Curse And Time Zone Rant55:07 Wrap Up 
• 170: Ethan Quinn Joins, College-to-Pro Reality, Major Memories & ATP Fits | EP 170 01.05.2026 1ч

  If you’ve got a question, need some life advice, or just want to share something with the guys, head over to the Fan Participation section: https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/Ethan Quinn joins live from Madrid to talk tour life, Sam calling his first ATP title, and staying cool under pressure. He breaks down his aggressive, forehand-first game, love of serve-and-volley, and the origin of his “Cobra” forehand. From Fresno to NCAA champ at Georgia, he opens up on the harsh jump to pro—losses, College initiations, terrible haircuts, European peeves, and levelling up mentally and technically.Plus: the debut of Major Memories, a new segment dropping every last Friday of the month, and the guys rank Madrid arrival fashion fits, where Diallo shines & Quinn gets roasted.Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/nothingmajor #rulapod #sponsored00:59 Show Preview01:30 Ethan Quinn Joins02:28 Madrid Late Nights03:35 First ATP Title Talk04:30 Staying Calm Competing05:21 Forehand And Serve Volley06:44 Origins Of The Cobra07:45 Fresno Tennis Beginnings10:31 Choosing Georgia11:51 Redshirt To NCAA Champ14:47 Balancing Party And Tennis18:26 Freshman Initiation Haircut20:48 Turning Pro Reality Check26:08 Mental Game And Routines29:03 Miles Points And Money32:08 Prize Money Prank34:43 Funniest Americans35:42 Favorite Non Americans37:21 Beating Euros on Clay38:12 Tour Gossip About Nothing Major39:31 European Pet Peeves42:13 Euro Twin Bed Reveal42:46 Major Memories Photo Game50:50 Madrid Player Fits Breakdown56:46 Ranking The Smoothest Fits58:06 Wrap Up 
• 169: Jodar Madrid’s New Hero, Alcaraz Out Of French Open, Tsitsipas Is Back? | EP 169 27.04.2026 54мин

  Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NOTHINGMAJOR. Promo Code NOTHINGMAJORJohn Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson open by celebrating 40,000 YouTube subscribers and teasing a new Wayne Bryan jingle. They then break down Madrid: Spanish teen Rafa Jodar becomes the tournament’s main attraction with big wins, they note other men’s results, Americans’ struggles, and Tsitsipas showing signs of life, while Sinner stays on track and they discuss his potential record breaking streak.   On the women’s side they cover McNally over Mboko, Pegula’s loss, American standouts, illness talk around “shrimp tacos,” concerns about Iga, and Sabalenka beating Osaka.Then they highlight a Real Madrid stadium hit, and react to the massive news of Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing from Roland Garros.00:00 Show Tease and Intro00:16 40K Subscribers Milestone02:07 Dealing With Negative Comments03:30 Sams Bet05:00 New Wayne Bryan Jingle05:53 Madrid Winners Circle Begins06:11 Rafa Jodar Breakout Story14:53 Other Madrid Men Highlights19:16 Americans Struggle in Madrid20:41 Tsitsipas Resurgence Talk23:39 Sinner Outlook and Rome Debate25:38 Madrid Women Updates26:57 Surprise Quarterfinalists27:22 Shrimp Taco Rumor28:20 Iga Panic Button29:24 Sabalenka Osaka Thriller29:58 Baptiste Racket Smash30:41 Eva Lys Pod Plans34:19 Bernabeu Tennis Crossover36:54 Alcaraz Out Of RG42:42 Fritz Breakup Talk44:14 Sinner’s Streak47:04 Texting Time Etiquette47:46 College Tennis Crisis53:17 Wrap Up And Jingle
• 168: Terence Atmane Joins The Show, Going To Mars vs. Winning a Slam, Alien Life & Pokémon | EP 168 24.04.2026 50мин

  Download SAILY in your app store and use our code nothingmajor at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/nothingmajorIf you’ve got a question, need some life advice, or just want to share something with the guys, head over to the Fan Participation section: https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, the guys interview lefty Cincinnati semifinalist Terence Atmane (“The Magician”) about doing card tricks, starting tennis at 7 after playing Wii, going all-in at 14, and nearly switching to Fortnite/Call of Duty esports during COVID. He shares taking a six-hour IQ test (158), learning to manage overthinking and anger on court, and what clicked during his Cincinnati run, confidence from qualifying, playing free as an underdog, and a “delusional” mindset of being the favorite. Atmane also discusses the Fermi paradox and believing in aliens, French-player camaraderie (including Gaël Monfils), sneaker culture, and a Pokémon collection he values around $500k–$600k. The show wraps with fan questions and life advice!00:00 Friday Show Kickoff00:34 Meet Terence Atmane01:14 The Magician Nickname03:09 From Wii to Tennis04:17 Going Pro at 1405:06 Esports Detour05:55 Crafting His Style07:36 158 IQ and Emotions11:09 Quantum Physics Talk11:53 Challenger Grind Reality14:09 Math Test Chaos14:59 Cincinnati Breakthrough17:17 Delusional Confidence Mindset18:55 Fermi Paradox Explained23:55 Aliens and Mars vs Major30:16 Clay Season Shoe Talk30:41 Pokemon Collection Origins32:18 Buying Selling Strategy34:01 Watches Rewards Budgeting35:54 Pikachu Card Vs French Open39:40 Fan Question Doubles Comeback41:12 College Tennis Foreigners Debate45:45 Club Rival Gear Bully47:41 Work Meeting Fart Fallout50:14 Wrap Up
• 167: Alcaraz’s Clay Swing In Doubt, Fils Top 5 Potential, Shelton Shines in Munich | EP 167 20.04.2026 42мин

  Use code NOTHINGMAJOR at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50.On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Arthur Fils winning Barcelona over Andrey Rublev and debate how much of a threat Fils is on clay, then break down Ben Shelton’s Munich title and what it means for Americans on European clay. They cover Elena Rybakina defending her Stuttgart crown and discuss whether the win boosts her Roland Garros chances, then shift to major news with Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist injury forcing him out of Madrid, plus a wave of other Madrid withdrawals and frustration with the event’s expanded format. The guys also share a stat on college ties among ATP top-50 players, joke about other pods “cooking the books,” and tease an upcoming interview with Terence Atmane.00:00 Show Kickoff and Agenda00:20 Munich vs Madrid Banter00:55 Queens Club Membership Update02:28 Coachella Shoutouts and Pickleball Invite03:21 Barcelona Champion Arthur Fils08:40 Munich Winner Ben Shelton14:53 Stuttgart Title and Porsche Mystery18:23 Major News Alcaraz Injury22:55 Madrid Withdrawals and Format Critique24:18 Major Opinions College Ties Stat25:23 College Ties Surge26:07 Georgia Dream Lineup26:43 Serve Bot of the week29:12 Pods Cooking Books32:19 Madrid Mens Outlook35:09 WTA Madrid Favorites37:15 Reviewing Last Picks38:19 Locked In Debate40:50 Future Segments Tease42:27 Wrap Up And Outro
• 166: Ultimate Tennis Crash-Outs, Unique Tournament Prizes & America’s Most Beautiful Courts | EP 166 17.04.2026 51мин

  Submit your suggestions for America's Most Beautiful Tennis Courts here: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShowOn this Friday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey and Stevie Johnson debate replacing the show jingle, then Sam unleashes his “air freshener guy” rant. The guys dive into tennis’s biggest on-court meltdowns, sparked by Daniil Medvedev’s Monte Carlo racket smash and Iva Jovic's suggestion, revisiting classics from Baghdatis, Nalbandian, McEnroe, Youzhny, Kyrgios, Serena, Tarango and more, and pick a top five for fans to vote on. They also break down the best non-cash tournament prizes (Stuttgart Porsches, Indy’s RCA electronics giveaways, Federer’s cow, Rolex watches, and Laver Cup gifts). Finally, they launch a fan-driven search for the most beautiful tennis court in the U.S. and answer listener questions on memorable shots, friendship boundaries, and how hard to push kids in tennis.00:00 Show Tease And Lineup00:26 Welcome Back And Jingle Debate02:39 Sam Air Freshener Rant07:22 Biggest Tennis Meltdowns16:52 Voting The Top Crashouts20:25 Best Non Cash Tournament Prizes22:23 Wildest Giveaway Stories24:56 Watches And Sponsor Swag25:09 Rolex Winner Watches25:36 Best Tournament Gifts27:05 Dream Prizes Ideas28:27 Honorary Club Memberships32:44 Most Beautiful US Courts38:16 Top Players List Debate39:46 Career Shots Memories42:25 Life Advice Loud Friend44:43 Coaching Kids Balance49:46 Wrap Up And Submissions
• 165: Sinner Reigns in Monte Carlo, Iga x Rafa & Clay Season Outlook | EP 165 13.04.2026 52мин

  On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie break down Jannik Sinner’s dominant run in Monte Carlo, and what it signals for the rest of the clay season. Is he now the player to beat on this surface?They also unpack the final, including Carlos Alcaraz’s performance and the impact of the conditions, before zooming out to a bigger conversation: can Sincaraz realistically challenge the Big 3’s Masters 1000 records?The conversation then shifts to the Iga Swiatek–Rafa Nadal crossover, a rare moment between two dominant forces on clay. The guys explore what impact Rafa can have on her as she looks to rediscover her best level. We also touch on Holger Rune’s rapid recovery, with a potential return in Hamburg sooner than expected.Along the way, there’s a brief detour into Coachella stories, before the episode wraps with a look ahead to the clay swing — key storylines, contenders to watch, and who might be driving away with two Porsches this week.00:00 Intro and Jack Announcement02:14 Coachella Weekend Stories03:42 Rafa Nadal at Augusta05:08 Monte Carlo Final: Sinner vs Alcaraz06:36 Match Breakdown (Conditions + Turning Points)08:11 Sinner’s Backhand Dominance09:24 Has the Rivalry Shifted?11:03 Rankings vs Slams Debate12:47 Can Sinner Catch the Big 3?15:12 Is Sinner Pulling Away?17:38 Clay Season Outlook20:26 Monte Carlo Takeaways23:09 1-Week vs 2-Week Masters Debate26:41 Nadal Coaching Iga Discussion31:58 Rune Comeback + Injury Debate40:44 Tennis Culture + Prize Money Talk49:06 ATP Fantasy Update50:18 New Song + Outro
• 164: Big 3 Doubles Debate, Ranking Tennis Influencers and Our Worst Segment Ever | EP 164 10.04.2026 35мин

  Sam kicks things off with our official Influencer Power Rankings — and yes, it gets controversial (with a special mention you won’t expect).From there, John and Steve dive into the best (and most random) non-tennis sponsorships in the game — from yachts and burritos to Capri Sun and Bass Pro Shops.Then… things completely fall apart. The guys attempt a “Below Deck: Tennis Edition” segment, building the ultimate yacht crew — and it quickly turns into what might be our worst segment ever.We somehow recover with fan questions, including the ultimate debate: who’s the best doubles player out of the Big 3?00:00 Show Overview & Influencer Rankings Kickoff00:42 Nothing Major Influencer Power Rankings06:33 “Below Deck: Tennis Edition”13:20 Best Non-Tennis Sponsorships in Tennis20:57 Fan Questions: Big 3 Doubles Debate24:09 Dealing with Annoying Fans27:38 Reverse Life Advice!33:07 Wimbledon, Influencers & No-Phone Debate34:47 Goodbye!
• 163: ATP Record Broken, Pegula Continues to Shine, Tommy Paul Clutch | EP 163 06.04.2026 49мин

  Head to https://www.tennis-warehouse.com to get your next racket and one of the ones featured on our special ‘spin’ focused review segment! Yonex VCORE 98Prince Ripcord 98 XSTecnifibre TFight 300SBabolat Pure Aero 98 (2026)HEAD Gravity Tour (2025)On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie open with Masters week chatter and a debate over how Houston clay compares to European clay. They recap Houston, where Tommy Paul won his first clay-court title in a dramatic final over Roman Burruchaga after saving match points, and they shout out Houston’s famously well-dressed crowd while discussing why Americans rarely win big titles on European clay. Next, they move to Charleston as Jessica Pegula defends her title and continues her strong 2026, with debate over whether she can win a major given the problems posed by Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek. In Major News, they highlight Marco Trungelliti becoming the oldest player to debut in the Top 100 and Rafael Jodar’s rapid rise, then finish with Stevies Stats, John’s Serve Bot of the Week, a Monte Carlo preview and picks.00:00 Show Intro00:14 Houston Clay Court Debate03:03 Houston Final Breakdown08:18 Houston Crowd Style Talk10:20 Americans on European Clay13:08 Charleston Pegula Dominance15:40 Pegula Major Chances17:32 Major News Trulletti Top 10018:53 Leather Grip and Late Breakthroughs23:36 Teen Sensation Yoda Rising25:33 Other Tour Finals Quick Hits25:50 Spanish Stars To Watch27:40 Stevie Stats 28:41 Serve Bot of the week29:29 Golf Matchup Debate30:38 Monte Carlo Withdrawals32:13 Sinner vs Alcaraz Forecast34:26 WTA Linz 36:23 Monte Carlo Lock Picks38:01 Tennis Warehouse Racket Test47:52 Warehouse Talk And Signoff
• 162: Clay Swing Predictions, John’s Earring & Wild Card Wheel Re-spin? | EP 162 03.04.2026 35мин

  To join ATP Fantasy head to https://play.fantasy.atptour.com/nothingmajorCode to join our Nothing Major league: 981-0H8TXThe ATP Fantasy segment was brought to you by our #partner ATP Tour.Head to https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ and to the 'Fan Participation' section to send in your fan questions or life advice! On this Friday episode, the guys revisit their preseason predictions with a quick “good call/bad call” check-in, run through a few hot takes, and update the wild card wheel after a rough start for their picks. They then preview the upcoming clay-court stretch with buy/sell choices for who could outperform (or disappoint) through Roland Garros, answer a couple of listener life-advice questions about tennis etiquette and balancing a tournament trip with a vacation, and finish by breaking down the new ATP Fantasy game, building their team for Monte Carlo and sharing how listeners can join their league.00:00 Show Preview00:18 Hosts And Format00:42 Johns Predictions Check02:07Earring Trend Detour04:17 Back To Johns Picks04:56 Sams Prediction Review07:08 Stevies Prediction Review08:22 Hot Takes Revisited10:17 Wildcard Wheel Update14:38 Clay Swing Buy Sell18:40 When To Yell Come On20:32 College Rivalries And Crowds23:14 Hall Of Fame Jackets24:04 Wimbledon Vs Resort Holiday27:29 ATP Fantasy Explained30:04 Building The Fantasy Team33:22 Final Team And Wrap Up