Nothing Major

In part two of our special interview with former World No. 7 Richard Gasquet, the French legend dives deeper into his career with stories, insights, and honesty only a recently retired pro can offer.Richard compares generations, reflects on his toughest matchups, and settles the debate on the greatest one-handed backhand of all time. The guys also get him talking rituals, rivalries, and the mysterious origins of his famously oversized grip.Plus, Sam and Steve quiz Richard on the best shots and smartest players of his era—and yes, the merch is finally here.00:00 Introduction and Recap of Part One00:43 Discussing the Young American Tennis Players00:54 French Tennis and Pushing Each Other to Success02:24 Generational Differences in Tennis05:47 Reflecting on Career and Achievements12:58 Challenges of Competing Against the Best16:27 Evolution of Tennis Skills16:46 Hypothetical Grand Slam Wins17:43 Player Superlatives19:08 Toughest Opponents22:32 Preferred Playing Surfaces23:41 Memorable Moments and Rituals26:55 Conclusion and Merch Announcement

Live from Roland Garros, the crew breaks down Round 2 of the French Open with on-the-ground insights from Sam Querrey, behind-the-scenes moments, and big-picture debates about player fatigue and ATP rules. They unpack surprise upsets, standout performances, and the hot-button controversy around the tour's schedule. Plus: American matchups to watch, a salute to Richard Gasquet, merch madness, and some questionable takes on macarons. It’s tennis, banter, and chaos—Paris style.00:00 Introduction and Round Two Recap00:19 Day Five Impressions and Player Interviews02:01 Match Highlights and Upsets02:50 Men's Draw Analysis and Player Insights06:13 Player Burnout and ATP Rules Discussion11:26 Top Half of Men's Draw and Key Matches15:38 Favorites and Predictions18:02 All-American Third Round Matchup Predictions19:52 WTA Top Seeds Progress21:36 American Women in the Third Round23:30 Paris Highlights and Player Updates26:52 Bracket Updates and Merch Announcement

Roland Garros is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show from the second Grand Slam of 2025.For the next two weeks, we’ll be dropping episodes every other day, keeping you locked in on all the action from Paris.We kick off this episode with Rafa’s emotional retirement ceremony, then dive into the chaos and highlights from Round 1. From a few American shockers to business-like performances from the top seeds, there was no shortage of storylines through the first three days in the French capital.The boys close out the episode by previewing Round 2 and revealing their updated Roland Garros men’s brackets. And finally, some exciting news: Nothing Major merch has officially landed!!Grab yours now at Tennis Warehouse: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-NMPODPP.html00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:58 Rafael Nadal Tribute Discussion02:38 First Round Upsets and Highlights04:27 Medvedev vs. Norrie Match Analysis07:27 American Players' Performance11:06 Women's Tournament Highlights13:58 Round Two Previews16:03 Tommy Paul vs. Martin Fvi Analysis16:46 Gael Monfils Match Update17:18 Media Dining and Long Workdays17:38 Richard Gasquet's Upcoming Match17:47 Over/Under Game Predictions18:26 Gasquet's Chances Against Sinner20:29 Nadal vs. Federer Ceremony Comparison21:44 Naming the Stadium After Nadal23:42 Djokovic's Future Celebration25:05 Wrap-Up and Merch Announcement

Former World No. 7 and 18-time non-major winner, Richard Gasquet joins this week’s episode for the first of a special two-part interview.Richard opens up about his decision to retire in 2025, the emotions around playing his final tournament at Roland Garros, his early memories facing the Nothing Major crew, and his hilarious odds of actually winning the French Open.Plus, Sam and John relive a legendary Ethiopian dinner in Geneva en route to Paris, and Steve jumps in to break down the (slightly controversial) results of the Aura Draw.Plus Sam and Stevie break down their recent match against two 4.5-level amateurs in the ultimate 0-40 challenge.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:32 Welcome Back and Personal Updates01:47 French Open Preparations02:48 Memories of Geneva04:01 Ethiopian Dinner Adventure08:05 Train Rides and Tournament Preparations11:06 Favorite Hotels and Dining Spots in Paris15:15 Qualifying Matches and Final French Open18:08 Interview with Richard Gasquet25:08 Reflecting on a Tennis Career26:18 Memories of Monte Carlo 200827:17 The Final Grand Slam Attempt29:47 A Lifetime in Tennis32:36 Discussing the French Open Odds37:23 Fun Tennis Challenges and Bracket Predictions45:57 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Sam still digging holes in Turks and Caicos and Jack on the move, John and Steve are running the show as they recap a blockbuster finals weekend in Rome.The duo breaks down the Alcaraz vs. Sinner showdown and debates who’s the favorite heading into Roland Garros, plus they celebrate Jasmine Paolini’s emotional win on home soil.Curious about why Tommy Paul isn’t making his car payments, John takes matters into his own hands with a surprise FaceTime attempt.Steve reacts to the early surprises from the opening rounds of the Aura Draw, and the boys tease what’s next for the return of Something Major.00:00 Introduction and Today's Agenda00:35 Hosts and Missing Members01:49 Recap of Rome Men's Final09:12 Recap of Rome Women's Final15:48 Upcoming ATP Schedule and Geneva Preview19:02 Hamburg Tournament Insights21:06 Sasha's Playing Style and Tournament Decisions22:43 Tommy Paul's Car Payment Saga24:07 FaceTiming Tommy Paul Live27:58 The Aura Draw Quarterfinals30:51 Upcoming French Open Coverage31:51 Doubles Match with Sam Querrey33:31 Tragic Loss in the Tennis Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we head into finals weekend in Rome, the gang is back together to break down the latest stories from the Italian clay. Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie relive their best and worst memories in the Eternal City.In this week’s Mailbag special, the boys tackle your questions, reminiscing about fanny pack tourist missions and the time Sam got hustled on a selfie stick.They debate the importance of clay court shoes and ask: why don’t Americans win more clay titles in Europe?Plus, is Rome’s court… kinda mid?And finally, the Aura Draw is here but there’s still one wildcard slot up for grabs…00:00 Introduction and Rome Finals Weekend Overview00:22 Special Guests and Tournament Draw Announcement02:09 Rome Story Time: Off-Court Memories04:40 Hilarious Selfie Stick Incident08:19 Favorite Restaurants and Dining Experiences in Rome10:48 Memorable Matches and Doubles Titles14:49 Rome Mailbag: Viewer Questions Answered15:46 Wearable Technology in Tennis17:46 The New Pope and Tennis19:45 American Struggles on European Clay Courts21:51 Rowdy Italian Tennis Crowds22:38 Carlos Alcaraz's Early Warmups24:15 Eating Italian Food While Competing27:35 Clay Court vs. Hard Court Shoes30:14 Ranking Rome's Center Court32:22 Conclusion and Fan Mailbag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Sam and Jack on the road, John and Stevie are holding down the fort in this week’s Monday edition of Nothing Major.Jannik Sinner is back and looking sharp. The boys break down his strong return in Rome, dive into the biggest storylines coming out of Italy, and look ahead to the French Open.Plus, a special announcement about the upcoming Aura Draw...00:00 Intro02:15 Mother's Day03:59 Rome04:16 Sinner's Return07:23 ATP Highlights09:35 Taylor Fritz's Upset12:54 Holger Rune's Surprising Loss18:02 WTA Highlights20:14 Iga Swiatek's Current Form21:11 Top Contenders for the French Open22:56 American Players to Watch at Roland Garros25:32 Challenges of the European Clay Court Season30:50 Upcoming Content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As veterans of the Rome Masters, the boys break down the highs and lows of the Italian clay 1000, from navigating narrow locker room doors to battling with the tiniest towels of the season.In true American fashion, John, Jack, Sam, and Steve decide to air their European pet peeves, from soupy eggs, twin beds pushed together, and 'Mr. Bean cars'.With the NCAA season reaching its climax, college tennis legend Steve Johnson leads the crew in drafting their all-time Men's NCAA tennis team. Will Stevie draft himself?Plus, as anticipation builds for Sam and Steve’s challenge match against two local amateurs, their opponents crash the pod to talk trash and preview the showdown. With every game starting at 0–40, can Sam and Stevie still pull off the win?00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:22 Discussing the Rome Masters Event11:14 European Pet Peeves20:47 All-Time Men's NCAA Tennis Team Draft25:07 Debating the Best Tennis Players25:39 Drafting Tennis Legends27:21 Discussing Doubles Strategies33:31 Introducing the Challengers37:37 Match Preparations and Tactics42:34 Merchandise Update and Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a wrap in Madrid and against all odds, someone from the Nothing Major crew actually made a correct prediction.Following last week’s revelation that John Isner watches everything with subtitles, he’s back to gloat after receiving overwhelming support in the YouTube comments.With Sinner’s return looming after his three-month suspension, Jack, John, Sam, and Steve discuss how the locker room might respond and which players are most in need of a big result before Roland Garros.The crew also looks ahead to Rome, sharing their favorite courts, reflecting on the changing vibe of the iconic Pietrangeli, and battling through some clay-court trivia… where Sam catches a massive stray.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:21 Madrid Open Recap01:09 Predictions and Subtitles Debate05:01 Upcoming Rome Masters and Aura Draw07:12 Men's Side Analysis: Casper Ruud and Jack Draper14:21 WTA Side Analysis: Sabalenka and Gauff21:23 Understanding Betting Odds22:28 Naomi Osaka's Confidence Boost25:15 Rome Tournament Preview: Men's Side35:14 Rome Tournament Preview: Women's Side37:46 Trivia Time: Most Matches in Rome History Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Madrid finals approaching, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie look back on their best and most forgettable performances on the Spanish clay.But first, the boys kick off this week's episode off with heated debates around watching Netflix with subtitles and the best tennis movies of all time. Spoiler alert, you might want to head to the video version on YouTube to watch the guys react to a movie clip of Sam's shocker of a pick.The guys then get their head back into the clay swing to discuss a few of Rafael Nadal's mind bending career clay court stats before jumping into a Madrid themed Major Mailbag. No shortage of banter from string tensions and co-ed tournaments to getting dirty in the clay. And last, but not least, Sam jumps into the hot seat to reflect on the 3 most painful clay court losses of his career.00:00 Introduction and Mailbag Day00:08 Discussing Madrid Results00:57 Debate on Subtitles04:33 Best Tennis Movies08:14 Memorable Matches in Madrid11:47 Rafael Nadal's Clay Court Dominance15:27 Proposing Changes to Tennis Tournaments16:26 Hot Coaches Bracket Tease16:44 Podcast Uncertainty and New Initiatives16:51 Introducing the Aura Draw Concept16:57 Details and Examples of the Aura Draw17:58 Fan Engagement and Suggestions18:33 Mailbag: Masters 1000 on Clay in America19:55 Mailbag: Comparing Clay Court Tournaments20:33 Mailbag: Clay Court Challenges and Equipment26:24 Mailbag: Blue Clay and Tournament Dynamics27:00 Mailbag: Player Interactions at Tournaments28:54 Mailbag: Opinions on Two-Week Masters Series30:30 Reflecting on Tough Clay Court Losses35:23 Roasting a Player: Sarah's Skills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The power is back in Madrid, just in time for a new episode of Nothing Major!Sam, Stevie, John, and Jack break down the latest results from Madrid, and discuss the power outage that has put the tournament on hold.They dive into the sport’s biggest headlines: the growing pains of fully electronic officiating, Alexander Zverev’s phone incident, and Naomi Osaka’s surprising decision to enter a Challenger event.Plus, with the NFL Draft wrapped up, the boys hold their own draft, picking their ultimate under-20 tennis dream team.And after Sam’s amateur challenge idea sparked a buzz, the debate continues: who would actually come out on top?00:00 Introduction and Overview of Madrid Tournament00:37 Power Outage and Electronic Line Calling Issues01:57 Player Reactions to Line Calling Controversies03:13 Discussion on ATP Umpires and Their Roles05:45 Unexpected Delays and Player Experiences06:26 NFL Draft and Tennis Player Draft Picks08:05 Novak Djokovic's Recent Struggles18:00 Women's Tournament Highlights and Predictions19:19 Big Name Players in Challengers21:16 Navigating Tournament Pressure22:34 Madrid Predictions: Men's and Women's Winners24:53 Debating Tennis Mustaches25:53 Doubles Challenge: Pros vs. Amateurs31:02 Top Challenger Tournaments32:45 Trivia Time: Masters Series Semifinals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Madrid Open underway, John, Jack, Sam, and Stevie are back to share their favorite memories, and some honest takes on the Spanish 1000 tournament. From the not-so-fancy venue, to the lost magic of the blue clay, to the challenges of finding dinner in a city that eats at midnight.Tennis' favorite host and reporter Blair Henley, crashes the pod with a surprise segment featuring some unbelievable photos from the gang's high school days.Sam attempts to pitch a new pod segment, the boys discuss the best clay court traits and is launching a Hot Coach Bracket a good idea?00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:41 John's Birthday03:17 Special Guest: Blair Henley08:13 Prom Stories19:29 Madrid Tournament Experiences24:26 Discussing the Blue Clay Experiment25:11 Funny and Memorable Moments in Madrid31:24 Overrated, Underrated, and Properly Rated Tourist Attractions in Europe40:36 Fan Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys kick off the show recapping the most significant results from last week. Is Zverev back after winning on home soil? Could Rune’s victory over Alcaraz make him a week-in, week-out threat moving forward? And does Ostapenko’s dominant week in Stuttgart make her a Roland Garros contender?They then delve into the ITIA’s odd clarification on the tennis doping control policy and reminisce about their not-so-enjoyable experiences of being watched in the locker room by drug testers during their post-loss showers. Finally, they conclude with their predictions for this week’s Madrid tournament. Can the guys maintain their impressive streak of incorrect picks?00:00 – Intro and Episode Setup01:22 – Jack’s Vietnam Pickleball Tour Recap03:23 – Jack’s Travel Horror Story and WrestleMania Banter05:05 – Barcelona Recap: Rune Beats Alcaraz09:45 – Is Zverev Back? Munich Title Discussion13:47 – Ben Shelton’s Clay Court Run17:05 – American Players and Clay Court Reputation20:10 – Stuttgart WTA Recap: Ostapenko’s Win Over Swiatek25:50 – Can Ostapenko Win the French Open?30:28 – ITIA Shower Rule Controversy and Doping Stories37:23 – Madrid Masters Predictions and Draw Talk43:00 – Website Plug + Trivia Intro44:21 – Trivia: Who Beat Fed, Rafa, and Novak at Madrid?

This week, the guys go full clay-mode with some hard truths about life on the dirt. They draft their current top clay-court players, revisit the narrative that Americans can’t hang on the surface, and share some painfully honest personal stories - including Steve Johnson’s worst-ever loss on clay winning two games in a five set match.The boys then turn to the Nothing Major mailbag and give insight into life on the ATP Tour, including how coaches are compensated and laundry disasters on the road.00:00 - Intro: Mailbag, Clay Draft, and Clay Court Losses00:30 - Jack Sock Still in Vietnam01:00 - Tennis and Clinics with Sam, John, and Steve03:00 - Clay Court Snake Draft Begins06:00 - Draft Recap and Bad Clay Court Team for Jack Sock09:00 - Steve Johnson’s Worst Clay Court Losses13:00 - French Open Horror Stories16:00 - Fan Mailbag: How Are Coaches Paid?20:00 - Tennis Laundry Stories and Roger Federer Mystique23:30 - Does Djokovic Have a Slam Chance in 2024?25:50 - Tournament Hotel and Coach Expense Stories30:00 - Tips for Submitting Mailbag Questions30:40 - Fan Roast: German Indoor Tennis Court Vibes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clay season is well underway and it’s Carlos Alcaraz who dominated in Monte Carlo. With Jack away spreading the good word of pickleball in Vietnam, John, Sam and Stevie break down Carlos’ play style, mental toughness, and debate whether or not he's the clear favorite for the French Open.Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic and Alex Zverev’s early crash out on the monegasque clay, is it time to hit the panic button?Less than a day since Rory Mcilroy completed golf’s Grand Slam at Augusta, the boys debate the pressures of the Masters vs. Wimbledon.Is Federer really teasing a return to the court? Who are the sleepers of clay court season? Plus what happened in Ben Shelton’s viral doubles moment?00:00 - Intro and Episode Overview00:25 - Masters Recap and Rory's Pressure Moment03:30 - Comparing Federer and Rory’s Grand Slam Pressure06:30 - Federer at The Masters – Wimbledon Comparison08:00 - Alcaraz’s Monte Carlo Domination10:00 - Alcaraz's Resilience and Mental Strength13:00 - Alcaraz as Tennis' Must-Watch Star14:10 - Musetti’s Monte Carlo Run15:45 - Ben Shelton vs Vavassori Doubles Drama17:30 - Who Will Have the Best Clay Run?19:55 - Djokovic and Zverev: Time to Panic?24:09 - Federer Exhibition Buzz and Netflix Slam27:50 - Road Biker Rant Recap and March Madness Winners29:05 - Barcelona & Munich Tournament Preview34:18 - Stuttgart WTA Preview and Prize Car Memories37:45 - Trivia: Who Beat De Minaur 0 & 0? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crew heads to the iconic clay courts of Monte Carlo, swapping stories of fast cars and what makes the tournament feel like a blend between a Grand Slam and a luxury getaway. From Sam’s quarterfinal run to unexpected off-court adventures, they unpack the beauty, chaos, and quirks of one of tennis’s most picturesque—and unpredictable—events.Things heat up with a Monte Carlo Trivia, as the guys team up in a desperate attempt to cover up just how little they actually know about the tournament’s history. From wild guesses to accidental brilliance, it’s a hilarious ride through Rafa stats, surprise American finalists, and a few facts that might have been made up on the spot.The episode wraps with the Part 2 of Reilly Opelka interview. The NextGen Servebot reflects on injury recovery, court fashion, and shares his controversial take on doubles—before stepping into the Hot Seat for a round of rapid-fire questions.(00:00) Welcome to the show!(01:03) Sam’s Friday rant: Road bikers are the worst(05:32) Monte Carlo memories: One-time wonders & quarterfinal magic(10:57) Why Americans skip Monte Carlo (and love Houston)(12:11) Supercars, casinos & Davis Cup in Monaco(14:57) Jack's regret: Never playing Monte Carlo(18:00) Monte Carlo trivia time: Rafa, history & some wild guesses(23:18) Mailbag: Which U.S. city deserves a pro tournament?(26:09) Do we overrate American tennis players?(27:02) Opelka interview Part 2: Injury, MRIs & the Yes Man World Tour(31:28) Tennis is cooler now?(35:04) Fashion icons on tour(38:03) What tennis needs(39:43) The doubles debate: “Get rid of it?”(44:53) Met Gala picks: Opelka’s dream invite list(47:08) Wrap-up + fan shoutouts(48:03) Fan roast time + goodbye!

The guys dive into Jenson Brooksby’s unexpected run in Houston and Pegula’s long-awaited clay court breakthrough in Charleston. They break down whether recent upgrades have cemented Charleston as a top-tier WTA event.Then it’s off the rails as Sam hits John with a Gen Z slang “Quizner” before the crew gets back on track to unpack Alcaraz’s candid presser and lock in their predictions for the European clay swing.00:00 - Previewing Monte Carlo & Clay Swing Begins00:20 - Recapping 250 Events & Pegula's Win in Charleston00:41 - Full Crew Back for Clay Season01:08 - Sam's Rant: Nutritionists Are Useless?05:08 - ATP Recap: Brooksby's Shocking Houston Run07:59 - Can Brooksby Get Back to the Top 100?12:13 - Bucharest Breakthrough: Flavio Cobolli's Title14:13 - UTS in Nimes Recap & Ruud's Big Payday17:14 - Charleston Vibes & Pegula's Clay Court Form20:02 - Is the Hard-to-Clay Transition Overrated?22:30 - Pegula's Momentum & WTA Rankings Shift23:21 - Sam Quizzes John on Gen Z Slang25:54 - Alcaraz Opens Up About Pressure29:04 - Clay Swing Predictions: Monte Carlo to RG34:27 - Roland Garros Winner Picks35:25 - Wrap-Up & Look Ahead to Friday Show

For our 50th episode, we’re kicking things off with Reilly Opelka, who delivers a masterclass in Servebot 101. What does it really mean to be a Servebot? Opelka dives into the struggles of being too tall for European travel, shares stories from his junior days, and plays John’s new favorite game, “Bot or Not”—where no player is safe.The guys debate armpit hair (yes, really), and open up about the mental toll of life on tour, from appearance fees to the pressure of not letting tournaments down.Plus, we also dig into the Houston tournament, breaking down everything that makes it special—housing families, top-tier hospitality, and that unbeatable March Madness atmosphere.00:00 - Armpit hair debate05:23 - Houston player housing stories10:00 - White Party traditions13:02 - Houston tournament memories and rituals17:02 - Stevie’s worst Houston memory20:49 - Appearance fees and performance pressure24:14 - Interview with Reilly Opelka26:25 - Junior days with Fritz and Paul30:07 - Life as a Servebot36:10 - Travel struggles for tall players41:01 - Bot or Not game44:35 - Medvedev vs the Bots45:35 - Fan video roast46:28 - Closing plugs

This week, the guys dives into 19-year-old Jakub Mensik’s breakthrough in Miami—did he just prove he’s the next big thing in tennis?We’re also talking about Aryna Sabalenka’s reign—how her confidence is reaching new heights and why she’s becoming a serious force on tour.Plus, it’s time for our Houston preview, with the clay-court action about to kick off in full swing!00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:51 Miami Men's Final Recap03:59 Debating Experience in Tennis09:29 Women's Tournament Highlights13:31 American Tennis Performance16:00 Clay Court Season Preview18:33 Travel Woes and European Adventures18:57 Tennis Titles and Graphics19:16 Gossip Corner: New Coaches and Player Changes21:51 Celebrities at the Miami Event22:31 Upcoming Tournaments: Houston and Charleston26:05 Blair Henley's Questions from Houston27:46 Houston Tournament Highlights and Player Experiences30:32 Final Thoughts and Trivia

In this Miami Open-themed mailbag episode of Nothing Major, the guys dive into your burning questions about the fifth Slam... according to John!Plus, a special surprise as Sam’s wife, Abby, joins the crew to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Sam’s legendary, smooth DM that kicked it all off.Tune in for the inside scoop on Miami Open madness, the success of a fishy DM, and behind-the-scenes stories of the gang in the tournament.00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Surprise01:29 Sam's Anniversary Surprise04:28 Miami Open Experiences10:33 Memorable Matches and Venues14:27 Funny Anecdotes16:28 Mailbag Kickoff16:39 Big Foe's Rough Patch17:43 Miami Open Buzz19:15 Remembering Thomas Berdych23:20 Master Series Debate24:37 Cringey Player Walkouts26:18 Rafa's Miami Mystery27:27 Sunshine Double Predictions28:00 Miami Open Drama30:39 Fan Roasting Finale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys finally get comedian, former ATP player, and professional roast master Michael Kosta on the pod—and it’s everything you’d hope for. Kosta spills on his days grinding the Challenger circuit, the exact moment he knew pro tennis wasn’t for him, and how he pivoted to roasting players instead of playing them.He dishes on the real differences between tennis and stand-up, why tennis players are the worst at taking jokes, and the time he absolutely bombed on stage. Plus, Kosta gives the inside scoop on his new book, Lucky Loser, where he breaks down the absurdity of life on tour, from wild travel mishaps to the worst hotel rooms he’s ever stayed in.00:00 Introduction to Michael Costa00:52 Michael's Tennis Journey01:36 The Transition to Comedy02:56 Insights from the Book03:53 Comparing Tennis and Comedy06:38 College Tennis Experience09:57 Funding a Tennis Career13:31 Comedy Beginnings and Challenges17:40 The Tough Choices in Comedy and Tennis17:53 The Delusional Self-Belief18:26 The Grind of Professional Tennis19:07 Never Giving Up on Comedy19:34 Comparing Comedy to Tennis20:00 The Grand Slam of Comedy21:00 The Challenges of Stand-Up Comedy23:45 Learning from the Best25:16 Pre-Show Routines26:25 Trading Careers and Hollywood Tennis29:54 The Emmy Dilemma30:55 Wrapping Up and What's Next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack, John, Sam and Steve dive into the chaos of the Miami Open, huge upsets, unexpected breakout stars, and whether the conditions are breaking the top players. Fonseca Mania is real, is he already the biggest draw in Miami?Plus, Djokovic and Zverev are on the move, Monfils is once again defying his age, and a heated debate is sparked on whether experience is overrated in tennis... The boys venture back into their new favorite segment, Gossip Corner, roasting some fan-submitted clips, and exploring Sam Querrey’s shocking fashion sense.(00:00) Welcome to the Show! (01:16) Steve’s Epic Hole-in-One (05:23) New Website + Kosta Episode (06:24) Sam on Brazilian Crowds (09:41) Indian Wells vs. Miami Challenge (11:40) Biggest Early Round Upsets (14:11) Madison Keys vs. Eala (16:27) Shoutout to Rafa Nadal Academy (18:46) Fonsecamania Is Here (23:13) Is Experience Overrated? (26:53) Djokovic & Zverev Under the Radar? (28:34) Monfils’ Run & Korda’s Move (31:01) Americans in Miami (31:53) Predictions Recap + New Picks (33:31) Gossip Corner (36:49) The Nothing Major Roast (38:01) Send Fan Questions! (38:20) Goodbye! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are joined by comedian and former pro Michael Kosta, to chat junior tennis cheating, locker room madness, and why Nothing Major is the only tennis podcast that matters (he's right).Jack, Sam and Stevie break down the biggest headlines heading into Miami, who’s primed for a deep run? Who will struggle in the Florida humidity? Plus, the boys debate which venue truly delivered the best Miami Open experience, the Hard Rock Stadium or Crandon Park?00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:06 Debating Miami Open Venues: Hard Rock Stadium vs. Cranden Park02:45 Player Experiences and Preferences09:10 Novak Djokovic's Return to Miami12:07 Carlos Alcaraz and Tournament Predictions14:05 Women's Tournament Contenders16:02 Players with Something to Prove17:58 American Men's Tennis: Who Will Step Up?18:43 Bold Predictions and Dark Horses19:40 Fan Support Showdown: Fonseca vs. Alcaraz20:56 American Players to Watch in Miami Open22:16 Predictions for Miami Open Winners23:56 Interview with Michael Costa24:30 Cheating Stories and College Tennis29:10 Improving Tennis: Ideas and Innovations31:30 The Community Aspect of Pickleball vs. Tennis33:38 Conclusion and Future Plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam, Steve, Jack and John are back to break down all the action from the desert, where Jack Draper claimed the biggest title of his career and 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva dismantled the world’s best. What does Draper’s run mean for the ATP rankings? Is Andreeva already the most dangerous player on tour? And how did the Americans perform in the desert?Plus, Gossip Corner is back with some fresh drama, Bublik and Moutet nearly throwing hands in Phoenix, Djokovic making surprise appearances at Miami’s most exclusive parties, and the week’s most pressing debate: who actually owns the middle seat armrests on a flight?(00:00) Welcome to the Show! (00:51) The Great Middle Seat Debate (03:00) Draper’s Magical Win (07:52) Andreeva Is Here to Stay! (09:29) Disappointing Run for the Americans (12:19) Key Takeaways from Indian Wells (13:39) Revisiting Our Predictions (15:28) A Juicy Gossip Corner Moment (19:21) Fonseca’s Phoenix Triumph (21:35) Kovacevic Shines in Punta Cana (23:53) March Madness Brackets & Farewell! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie are back for another Nothing Major mailbag episode, answering all of your Indian Wells questions. The boys discuss the best and worst parts of Indian Wells, from top hotels for celeb sightings, to how players actually pick their doubles partners.John breaks down his impressive run to the final, including a massive upset over Novak Djokovic. Jack shares how he once asked Roger Federer to team up (spoiler: it didn’t happen), while Rafael Nadal actually invited him to play!Plus, the guys swap horror stories from their worst doubles experiences and reveal which A-listers actually show up to watch the tennis.(00:00) Welcome to the show (01:40) Coachella tennis edition (04:03) Best Indian Wells memories (05:08) Facing Federer and Nadal in finals (07:52) Playing doubles at Indian Wells (09:50) Why is only one Top 10 player in doubles? (11:55) Inviting Roger and Rafa to play doubles (13:21) Worst doubles partnerships? (15:44) Indian Wells fan questions (17:10) Sharing a golf cart with your opponent (18:35) How do players choose practice partners? (21:39) Rafa’s practice tactics (24:13) Celebrities at Indian Wells (26:32) Shirtless practice: Heat or just for the looks? (27:02) Olympics in Indian Wells? (28:01) Autographs and selfie stories (29:52) Day vs. night matches at Indian Wells (31:58) Trolling Sam (32:37) Goodbye!

Indian Wells is delivering pure chaos, and Jack, John, Sam and Steve are here to break it all down! With Zverev and Djokovic both crashing out early, what does this mean for the rest of the draw? The boys debate whether Novak’s slump is just a blip or something bigger….The crew take a hard look at their own terrible predictions (spoiler: they were WAY off) before debuting a brand new segment, ‘Gossip Corner’, diving into the juiciest off-court drama, from Ben Shelton’s online flirting to the biggest celebrity sightings at the tournament.(00:00) Welcome to the Show!(01:25) Upsets Galore: Zverev’s Early Exit(03:40) Bouncing Back: How to Overcome a Rough Patch(07:43) What’s Up with Novak?(13:38) Watanuki Stuns Tiafoe(16:16) Notable Results from the Day(17:25) Revisiting Our Predictions(22:22) New Segment: Gossip Corner(27:37) The Hottie Trophy Hunt: Tracking Down Berrettini(28:33) Who Takes the Title? Final Predictions(29:32) Wrapping Up – See You Next Time!

The boys are back to break down all things Indian Wells—the tournament that might just be the "Fifth Slam" (or not, depending on who you ask). Steve Johnson shares his struggles as a civilian trying to navigate the grounds, while Sam Querrey reveals his high school squad’s sneaky ticketing tactics and Jack Sock reminisces about wild doubles rides with John Isner.Who’s the man to beat this year? Alcaraz? Djokovic? Maybe Berrettini with his Hottie Bracket trophy and an Olive Garden gift card? The crew makes their predictions, picks their dark horses, and debate if winning Miami is actually better than winning Indian Wells.Plus, Sam and Steve are on the ground hunting for locker room gossip—so stay tuned!00:00 Introduction to Indian Wells Discussion00:38 Player Experiences and Qualifying Rounds01:25 Navigating the Tournament as a Retired Player05:26 Fan Experience and Tournament Atmosphere07:57 Memorable Matches and Personal Highlights08:42 Debate: Indian Wells vs. Other Tournaments11:35 Favorite Courts and Facilities12:33 Doubles Matches and Unique Experiences13:17 Personal Memories and Reflections22:05 Worst Memories at Indian Wells23:38 Memories from Indian Wells25:00 2025 Indian Wells Field Overview26:49 Carlos Alcaraz: The Man to Beat?27:31 Court Surface Changes at Indian Wells30:51 Novak Djokovic's Return34:41 Top Players Outside the Top 8 Seeds40:08 American Players to Watch42:11 Predicting the Champions44:36 Indian Wells Trivia and Fun47:01 Wrapping Up and Announcements

This week, we dive into Tomas Machac's unexpected rise as he claims his first career title in Acapulco, all amidst a week of food poisoning drama and top seeds dropping like flies. We also break down Stefanos Tsitsipas’ dominant win in Dubai, explore the racquet switch that might be working wonders, and debate if this new version of Tsitsipas is here to stay.Plus, we crown Matteo Berrettini the winner of the inaugural Nothing Major Hottie Bracket—and give you the inside scoop on the upcoming trophy ceremony in Indian Wells.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:25 Weekly Episode Structure and Naming Discussion02:33 Dubai and Acapulco Event Recap03:05 Acapulco: Food Poisoning Chaos03:37 Player Experiences and Challenges in Acapulco08:55 Tomas Maha's Victory and Player Insights14:26 Dubai Event Highlights and Predictions16:16 Wilson's New Racket: A Game Changer?17:06 Sitsipas' Performance in Dubai17:38 Felix's Fortunate Wins19:37 Zverev's Struggles and Comeback22:39 American Women Shine in Tennis24:03 Fritz's Health Concerns26:58 ATP Hotty Bracket Results30:49 Upcoming Guest: Riley Opelka

Jack, John, Sam and Stevie are back with a jam packed loaded Major Mailbag! We’re answering your biggest questions, from how player pensions actually work to the wild world of tennis sponsorships, who gets paid, how much, and why some players switch gear for cash. Plus, deep dives into Acapulco’s late-night chaos, legendary player parties, and whether tournaments should have a match curfew. Oh, and we settle the ultimate debate—should you be allowed to wear shorts on a plane?Also, Sam takes a trip down memory lane, reliving his unforgettable 2017 Acapulco title run, where he took down Rafael Nadal in the final. From perfect conditions to post-match chocolate milk, we get all the details on the best week of his career.00:00 Introduction and Mailbag Day00:22 Debate: Shorts on Airplanes05:00 Acapulco Tournament Insights08:25 Memorable Matches and Player Parties15:05 Mailbag: Tournament Selection and Tennis Memories18:50 Watch Sponsorships in Tennis20:07 Brand Deals and Sponsorships22:45 Understanding Tennis Pensions25:49 Airline Miles and Travel Perks30:01 Creating the Ultimate Tennis Player32:50 Hottest Guys in Tennis34:42 Trivia and Wrap-Up

Big news—Nothing Major is coming to you twice a week!Every Monday, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie will discuss the latest tennis results and the biggest headlines to kick off the week.This week, the boys break down Rublev’s dominance as the undisputed 500 king, Rio’s laughably weak draw, and the latest drama from the Hottie Bracket. Plus, should South America finally get a Masters 1000? And why does Rio feel like the sweatiest tournament on tour?00:00 Introduction and Show Format Update01:18 Doha and Rio Highlights01:55 Rublev's Performance and Future Prospects03:08 Felix and Draper's Journey05:51 Novak Djokovic and Alcaraz Analysis12:07 Rio Tournament and South American Swing19:34 WTA Highlights: Andre Eva's Breakthrough21:32 Housekeeping and Upcoming Events23:25 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

In this week's episode, Jack, John, Sam and Steve weigh in on tennis' biggest headlines! With Jannik Sinner’s three-month suspension sparking debate throughout the sport, the U.S. Open is shaking up mixed doubles, ditching the traditional format for a high-stakes, 16-team showdown with a million-dollar prize.The boys chat about tennis’ newest rising star, João Fonseca, who just became the youngest South American ATP champ since 2001. They also give a shoutout to John’s favorite doubles partner, Diego Schwartzman, who got a well-deserved farewell in Buenos Aires.And finally, Tommy Paul steps into the Hot Seat in the Part 2 of his guest appearance. From his biggest wins to the matches he’d take back, Tommy breaks it all down, including the one shot he’d steal from the Nothing Major crew (spoiler: it’s not John’s return game).00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:47 Pickleball Slam and Event Recap05:03 Diego Schwartzman's Retirement09:16 Al Fonseca's First ATP Title15:41 Yannick Sinner's Suspension Controversy23:04 US Open Mixed Doubles Initiative29:08 Controversy in Doubles Tennis29:29 Mixed Doubles: Exhibition or Competition?30:13 US Open Fan Week and Ticketing30:37 Eric Bak's Influence on Doubles31:45 Tommy Paul Interview: Part Two32:01 Tennis Confessions and Fun Questions33:04 Ranking Tennis Players and Matches40:25 Hot Guy Tournament and Player Reactions44:02 Stevie's Punishment and Celebrity DMs48:09 Merch Announcement and Trivia

After months of being ghost, World No. 9 Tommy Paul joins the podcast! And boy was it worth the wait! Tommy opens up about his wild days as a junior, why he almost went to college, and how partying nearly derailed his tennis career.He shares stories of growing up in the same generation as fellow Americans, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Reilly Opelka, and revealing who was the best at 14 (spoiler: not Fritz), and why Taylor was by far the worst athlete in the group. Tommy also reveals his actual rock-bottom moment, the insane reason he almost had John Isner as his coach for a tournament, and why he thought he could win Wimbledon last year.Later, Sam, Jack, John and Steve break down the viral prize money debate and compare ATP's revenue share to other major sports. Plus, an update on the ATP Hottie Contest bracket (who’s the early favorite?) and the fallout from the legendary Steve vs. Sam Pickleball showdown.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:51 Super Bowl Recap and Reactions02:43 Dallas and Rotterdam Tournaments13:09 Delray Beach and Legends Matches19:39 Tommy Paul Interview29:22 Reflecting on Partying Days30:17 Turning Point and Consequences32:11 Career Challenges and Breakthroughs34:10 Climbing the Rankings35:12 Coaching and Mentorship42:57 Tennis as a Passion vs. Job43:34 Tennis Popularity and Celebrity Status46:10 Revenue Share in Tennis56:37 Trivia and Wrap-Up

Post-Aussie Open blues? We’ve got you covered. The guys break down the indoor season in the US and Europe, covering why some players skip the brutal Rotterdam field and how the new ATP 500 in Dallas is making waves. Meanwhile, John looks back on his brutal decision to ditch Memphis for the Rio Golden Swing with Jack—cramps, regrets, and a missed Super Bowl included.Then, it’s time for the Davis Cup snake draft—who builds the ultimate US squad? And, of course, we settle the age-old debate: Who’s the hottest guy on tour? Tommy Paul? Berrettini (but only in pants)? We’re making it official with an 8-man knockout draw to let the people decide!Also, Steve and Sam finally face off in the most anticipated pickleball showdown of the year. Spoiler: One of them nearly dies. Oh, and speaking of near-death experiences—turns out Sam is not the guy you want dog-sitting. Just ask John’s (miraculously still alive) pup.00:00 Welcome to Nothing Major!01:33 Hard pass on European indoor tournaments02:44 Carlitos’ strategy for Rotterdam05:22 Steve’s guide to picking the right tournaments07:12 John’s Golden Swing horror story11:25 Home Sweet Home: Playing in the U.S.15:55 How Sam almost killed John’s dog18:47 Ranking the hottest guys on Tour21:41 Davis Cup’s unexpected MMA moments25:14 Tension, trash talk, and (almost) punches29:51 US Davis Cup Snake Draft showdown34:08 The Ultimate Pickleball Challenge—Final results41:38 Wrapping up with Nothing Major Trivia!

WTA former World No. 2 and three-time major finalist Ons Jabeur joins this week's episode! Ons opens up about the unique challenges of growing up playing tennis in Tunisia, balancing her career with her personal life and the pressure of chasing that elusive major.Ons is quizzed on the working dynamic of having her spouse in her team, the mental battle of playing in Slam finals, and whether she thinks she has the best dropshot in tennis...Plus Jack, John, Sam and Steve get into a heated debate about the best and worst airports in the world, the weird February stretch of the tennis calendar, and the top journeymen in ATP history.(00:00) Intro(00:24) Nothing Major is back!(01:08) What is the best airport in America?(03:32) The worst airport in the world: Atlanta(05:30) Did John like Davis Cup Week after the Australian Open?(07:08) Playing tournaments in the US after the AO(11:48) Welcome, Ons Jabeur!(12:21) How is it to grow up in Tunisia aiming to be a tennis player?(14:50) Jabeur’s tennis style. Has she a better drop shot than Alcaraz?(16:30) Karim Kamoun, her husband and coach(19:00) Motherhood and tennis(21:40) Which Grand Slam final was she closer to win?(22:50) The pressure difference between a Major final and other events(26:00) What is her favourite part of the WTA Tour?(26:35) Ons’ favourite tournaments(27:32) Best friends on tour(28:07) Get in the Top 5 or stay in the Top 5: what is tougher?(28:40) Takes on Sabalenka, Swiatek, Gauff and Andreeva(31:55) Random questions for Ons(34:00) Jabeur’s platform as a Tennis Commissioner(36:40) Build a perfect player with NMP games(38:38) Dealing with the betting system(40:37) Fan questions: Who is your daddy in tennis?(45:52) Pre-game rituals from players(51:00) Final trivia question

The 2025 Australian Open has wrapped, and we’re putting a bow on two week of Something Major with our Finals reaction. The boys discuss Madison Keys finally claiming her first Grand Slam title in an unforgettable final, ending a decade-long wait in spectacular fashion, and personal stories about the AO women's champ. On the men’s side, we reflect on Jannik Sinner's continued reign of dominance, clinching back-to-back Aussie Open titles, and debate what's next for Alexander Zverev.But it’s not all about the Finals. The Snake Draft chaos comes to a head, Sam and Stevie gear up for a hilarious pickleball showdown, and fan-submitted questions take us on a few entertaining detours.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:22 Welcoming the Audience01:07 Madison Keys' Grand Slam Victory01:54 Personal Reflections on Madison Keys03:02 Madison Keys' Journey and Challenges08:37 Equipment Changes and Their Impact12:28 Men's Final: Yannick Sinner vs. Sasha Veev13:03 Sasha Veev's Struggles and Reflections14:57 Sinner's Dominance and Future Prospects20:31 Sasha Veev's Future and Potential26:47 Pickleball Challenge Announcement27:45 Keeping the Results Secret28:17 Debating the Game Format29:34 Predicting the Match Outcome30:44 Keys to Victory33:04 Fan Questions and Trivia43:06 Concluding Remarks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Saturday special of Nothing Major, the boys sit down with their first Major champion—none other than Stan “The Man” Wawrinka.The 3-time Grand Slam champ doesn’t hold back as he dishes on the match against Djokovic that made him believe he could hang with the big dogs, the wild ride to his 2014 Aussie Open win, and why celebrating a Slam with a proper party is absolutely mandatory.Stan also breaks down the fine art of snapping a racquet over his knee (it’s all in the technique), explains why he’d rather face Rafa than Roger in a Slam final, and spills on why the US Open was the toughest one to conquer.(00:00) Intro(00:32) Stan Wawrinka joins the podcast(01:13) How a reel convinced Stan to come on(02:18) Stan’s routine at the Australian Open(03:23) Tough 2013 loss to Djokovic(06:15) Did Stan believe he could win the 2014 AO?(08:49) Federer or Nadal in the final—who did he prefer?(10:49) The epic party after winning the 2014 AO(11:47) Life after becoming a Grand Slam champion(16:45) Playing his best tennis to win Roland-Garros 2015(21:07) What does it take to win a Grand Slam?(22:10) Is Stan part of the “Big Four”?(23:26) Facing Rafa in the 2017 Roland-Garros final(24:10) Why Stan enjoys playing Novak(26:55) The love of competition(27:27) Stan flips the script: Do the guys miss tennis?(29:10) Stan’s relationship with the younger generation(30:28) Major Q&A with Stan(31:41) Stan’s Vegas Draft(33:48) How to break a racket over your knee(35:03) Outro

The stage is set for blockbuster finale down under. In our Australian Open semifinal recap, Sam and Steve discuss Novak Djokovic’s unexpected withdrawal against Alexander Zverev, the bizarre boos from the home crowd during his exit and Jannik Sinner’s commanding win over Ben Shelton.The boys dive into Aryna Sabalenka's comfortable win over Paula Badosa, and Madison Keys' impressive upset over World No. 2 Iga Swiatek. Can Keys capture her first major title, despite the haunting experience of an accidental midnight Facetime from Sam right after her semifinal win?Plus, the team dives into the stakes of the ultimate pickleball showdown, answer some fan questions and offer their bold predictions for Sunday’s finals!--(00:00) Intro(01:30) Australian Open Men’s Semi-finals Breakdown(01:40) Zverev vs. Djokovic: Novak Retires After One Set(04:59) Why Did the Aussie Crowd Boo Djokovic?(07:05) Sinner vs. Shelton: Jannik Advances to the Final(12:17) The Australian Open Men’s Final: Sinner vs. Zverev(13:16) Can Zverev Win His First Grand Slam?(15:16) Predictions: Jannik or Sascha?(16:18) Women’s Semi-finals: Sabalenka vs. Badosa(17:18) Paula Badosa’s Remarkable Comeback(18:24) Aryna Sabalenka’s Mentality Shift(19:52) Keys vs. Swiatek: The Match of the Tournament(20:16) Sam Accidentally FaceTimes Madison Keys(22:14) Steve’s Take on Madison Keys(25:42) Sabalenka vs. Keys: Women’s Final Preview(29:12) Snake Draft Update: The Pickleball Showdown(32:13) Fan Questions: Playing Day vs. Night Sessions in Australia(33:45) How Do Players Receive Their Prize Money?(35:05) Final Trivia Question Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Australian Open hits the business end of the tournament, Something Major is here to break down all the quarterfinal action from both the men’s and women’s draws.On the men’s side, we kick off with Djokovic’s gritty win over Alcaraz before moving onto Shelton’s big-match energy, Zverev’s chances for a title and Jannik Sinner’s dominant performance over De Minaur. Is Sinner the favorite to win it all now? And can Zverev get his first Grand Slam win over Djokovic?On the women’s side, we spotlight Sabalenka’s hard court dominance, Badosa’s surprising win over Coco, and Swiatek’s machine-like approach as she marches through the draw. Who is the current favorite? And can Madison Keys pull off the upset of the tournament with a semifinal showdown against Iga?Last but not least, we close the show with a Snake Draft update (pickleball showdown pending!) and Aussie Open trivia.(00:00) On today’s episode…(00:47) The wet handshake reaction & what’s ahead(02:06) Djokovic’s gritty win over Alcaraz(07:12) Did Paul let his match vs. Zverev slip away?(11:12) Can Zverev actually win?(12:52) Shoutout: Moutet is Sam’s new favorite artist(13:35) Shelton’s Slam-winning it-factor(15:56) Sinner’s surreal moment(18:18) Why Shelton isn’t afraid of Sinner(20:32) Badosa’s big upset over Gauff(23:02) Sabalenka’s rise: Australia’s new Queen?(24:20) The friendship factor in high-stakes matches(25:17) “Iga is a machine!”(27:32) Tech controversies: Old-school vs. VAR(30:34) Can Keys give Swiatek trouble?(33:31) Semifinals predictions(36:30) Snakedraft update & punishments!(38:10) Fan shoutouts(38:58) Goodbye & AusOpen trivia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Week 2 of the Australian Open heats up, the boys break down the biggest storylines from the Round of 16 and preview each quarterfinal matchup. From the highly anticipated Djokovic vs. Alcaraz showdown to De Minaur’s game plan to upset Sinner, and the odds of an American man making the semifinals—there’s no shortage of storylines to unpack.Can Novak Djokovic channel off court controversy into a competitive edge? And should Jannik Sinner fans be worried about his fitness heading into the business end of the tournament?Plus, the Snake Draft drama intensifies as Sam and Steve brace for a potential last-place tie.00:00 Introduction and Round Four Results00:47 Pet Peeves in Tennis: The Hair Fixation04:09 Upcoming Episodes and Special Guests05:32 Novak Djokovic's Performance and Controversy10:15 Quarterfinals Preview: Djokovic vs. Alcaraz13:33 Quarterfinals Preview: Paul vs. Zverev18:02 Quarterfinals Preview: Sinner vs. De Minaur22:12 Analyzing Player Fitness and Matchups23:33 Alex's Impressive Australian Open Record24:46 Shelton vs. Sango: Quarterfinal Predictions25:59 Shelton's Competitive Edge28:01 The Music Side of Lorenzo Sango29:31 American Players in the Final Eight30:17 The High Stakes of the Snake Draft33:28 Tennis Trivia: Yannick Sinner's RecordEpisode 4: Australian Open Quarterfinals Preview and Analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the tournament favorites continue to march through the draw, it’s the Americans who have been making noise down under. The boys discuss the impressive performances from Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien, while debating their chances to make even deeper runs in Melbourne.We also get into Gael Monfils, stunning No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz with an inspired performance. Can the 38 year-old Frenchman keep the magic alive? Last but not least, we wrap the episode with our Round 4 predictions and revisit the heated Australian Open Snake Draft standings.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates01:06 Pickleball and Friendly Banter01:46 Top Tennis Players Analysis04:20 Gael Monfils' Impressive Run10:11 Young Tennis Talents on the Rise15:51 Next Gen Stars and Future Predictions17:12 Tennis Season Timing and Rankings Update17:37 Snake Draft Standings and Predictions18:53 Loser Punishments Discussion21:07 Round Four Match Predictions26:12 Aussie Open Trivia and Gossip Corner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Aussie Open is heating up, and so is Something Major! We keep our attention on the men's side of the draw where we break down the stand out performances and surprises in Round 2 as well as preview the biggest stories heading into Round 3. The boys also touch on the American men having success down under from Taylor Fritz’s dominant start to Learner Tien’s breakout performance against Medvedev.Finally, a new leader emerges in our Nothing Major Snake Draft and the guys discuss a fan submitted penalty. Could we see one of our hosts lace them up again for a $25k Future Tournament?(00:00) Welcome to Something Major!(00:47) Shoutout to Learner Tien(03:03) Struggling to Say “João”(03:48) Steve Nails His Prediction(04:05) Top Seeds Performance So Far(06:26) Fritz’s Pre-Season Gains and Evolution(09:48) Our Predictions… That Flopped(10:36) Sam Gets Sad with João’s Loss(10:54) Frances Early Exit(11:15) Machac, Paul, and the Tiny Shorts Trend(11:55) Spotting Potential Dark Horses(12:59) Michelsen’s Chances vs. Khachanov(14:19) Marcos Giron and Tennis’ High School Hall of Fame(15:04) Snakedraft Recap(17:13) YOUR Punishments Suggestions!(18:33) Round 3 Predictions(20:52) Tien Upsets Medvedev—What a Moment!(21:48) Signing Off with AusOpen Trivia Fun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Australian Open is underway, and we’re doing Something Major—round by round recaps and previews from the men's side of the draw. For the next two weeks, we’re dropping episodes every other day, keeping you up to date with all the action Down Under.In this episode, we spotlight the seeds that delivered, the unexpected exits, and the dark horses turning heads at Melbourne Park. From Joao Fonseca’s stunning upset over No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev to the stellar performances from the American contingent it's a first round recap in true Nothing Major style.Plus, the guys revisit their Australian Open Snake Draft, which is already full of drama. Who’s leading the pack, and who’s regretting their picks? Will Nishikori’s clutch 5-setter save Stevie's team?00:00 - Something Major is Here!01:25 - Biggest Winner of Round 102:09 - Djokovic, Sinner, and Fritz Wins03:47 - Tougher vs. Easier Round 1: What’s Better?04:53 - Snakedraft Update05:59 - Joao Fonseca’s Impressive Slam Debut07:10 - What to Expect from Fonseca10:05 - Michelsen Upsets Tsitsipas and Looks Ahead12:44 - American Players in Round 115:10 - Playing Through Sickness15:55 - Monfils Triumphs Over Perricard17:25 - Medvedev’s Bizarre Match19:23 - Paul vs. Nishikori: Predictions21:14 - Assessing Opelka’s Chances22:10 - Tiafoe vs. Fonseca: Round 3 Predictions22:51 - American Players Who Could Go Far23:35 - Farewell and AusOpen Trivia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025 Australian Open is officially here and the boys have plenty to talk about in this week's episode!The guys kick off with insights on player perks and experience in Melbourne before diving into the main storylines heading into this year’s tournament.They then move onto a Nothing Major staple - the snake draft. Each guy drafts their own team for the 2025 Australian Open before wrapping with personal memories from the AO. From going 5 sets with a furious Nalbandian, to blowing their stipends in the local casino, John, Sam and Steve share some of their best and worst times down under.00:00) Intro: Let’s Dive In(00:46) Kokkinakis Apologies (Our Bad!)(01:54) Happy Slam? Australian Open Debate(05:12) Toughest Slam to Play(06:24) Best Slam to Win(07:09) Late-Night AO Madness(10:12) American Contenders(12:44) Nishikori & Opelka Shoutouts(15:42) First-Round Players to Avoid(18:02) Beyond Alcaraz and Sinner(20:44) Is Djokovic Flying Under Radar?(22:38) Most Vulnerable Top 8?(23:59) AO Snake Draft Teams(32:18) Final Draft Recap(33:56) AO Memories: The Good Ones(34:18) Meeting Federer: Awkward Dream Moment(35:56) Steve’s Federer Post-Match Story(38:23) Federer’s 90-Minute Match Record(38:50) Nalbandian’s AO Collapse(40:14) Sam’s POV(41:19) Melbourne’s Worst Memories(42:07) Outside Courts Experience(43:34) Where to Stay in Melbourne?(45:15) Best Melbourne Memory… wasn’t during AO!(47:17) Sam’s Nip Slip(49:49) Goodbye: Wrapping It Up(50:25) Trivia Challenge: Australian Open edition

John, Jack, Sam, and Stevie are back with a brand-new episode to kick off 2025!From the buzz surrounding the Djokovic-Murray partnership to the resurgence of super coaches like Ivan Lendl, the boys dive into the biggest storylines set to shape the year.The four share their thoughts on the current state of tennis as a global sport and answer the question, is tennis growing in popularity?Finally, it's time to review YOUR bold predictions for the new season—including the end of Rublev’s curse, Jack’s potential comeback, and speculation around Djokovic’s retirement—before making their own predictions for the year ahead.(00:00) Introduction(00:32) Welcome to the Show(00:49) New Year's Eve Reflections(04:04) Favorite Pre-Australian Open Tournament(06:59) Best of Auckland: A Walk Down Memory Lane(10:58) Sam’s Unforgettable Chennai Fiasco(11:45) 2025 Season Preview(13:18) Tennis Today vs. the Big 3 Era: A Comparison(16:30) Djokovic + Murray: Strategy or Pure Vibes?(22:20) Will Hurkacz’s Lendl & Massu Dream Team Deliver?(28:39) Bold Fan Predictions(29:53) Djokovic’s 2025 Retirement: Is It Real?(30:44) Will Jack Team Up for Doubles at Wimbledon?(31:36) Can Rublev Break Through to a Major Semifinal?(33:04) 2025 Slam Champions: Our Predictions(34:33) Zverev, Djokovic, or an American to win a Major?(35:50) Rising Stars: Who Will Break Through?(39:50) Sam in Pickleball vs. Jack in Tennis?(41:53) Subscribe and Follow Us!(43:12) Sam’s Challenging Trivia: Federer Edition

As the year winds down, Jack, John, Stevie, and Sam take a look back at the 2024 tennis season. The gang kicks off the show reflecting on the year's biggest storylines, from Jannik Sinner’s historic 73-6 season and Djokovic’s Golden Slam-less year to Zverev’s climb to No. 2. How does Sinner's dominance compare to the all-time greats? Is Djokovic content with Olympic Gold but no majors? And how will Carlos Alcaraz rate his two-Slam season?The boys then dive into the season's most memorable moments submitted by the audience before wrapping up by discussing the players who said goodbye to tennis in 2024 including Rafa Nadal, Andy Murray, and Dominic Thiem. But not before things get heated in true Nothing Major style when the gang notices an embarrassing omission from the retirement list ...(00:00) Welcome to Nothing Major(00:58) Sinner’s 2024: A Season to Repeat or a One-Off?(06:30) The Feeling of Confidence(07:31) Sam’s 2017 Acapulco Run(08:48) Steve’s Grind and Tough Matches(09:46) Jack’s Quiet Confidence(11:21) John’s Confidence POV(12:20) Jack’s 2017 Highlights(13:53) Bautista Agut: The Match That Hurt(15:47) Alcaraz: Satisfied or Not?(19:45) Zverev’s Final Missing Piece(21:36) Djokovic’s Endgame Mastery(22:45) Fans’ Top 2024 Moments(25:33) Novak’s Emotional Victory(26:37) Fritz vs. Tiafoe Thriller(27:51) The Nothing Major Effect(29:23) HiMyNameIsLP Blooper Recap(30:58) 2024 Retirements Breakdown… and an inexcusable miss!(36:18) Murray vs. Thiem retirement(39:13) Why Jack Didn’t Keep on Playing Doubles?(40:42) Cuevas: Bahrami 2.0(42:05) Outro + Backhand Trivia

Sam, Jack, John, and Stevie get into the spirit in this week’s holiday special!The boys are feeling festive as they exchange and unwrap their Secret Santa gifts from one another. Can they figure out who gave what?With Santa's big day just around the corner, it's time for a debate on who belongs on tennis' Naughty and Nice lists, including a famously “nice guy” who ends up on the receiving end of some metaphorical coal after a meltdown that had Stevie grinning.With the festivities behind them, the gang then dives into an offseason themed Mailbag answering audience questions on how they prepared during their own winter breaks, dealing with out of competition drug testing and the keys to a successful offseason.Finally, Sam puts Stevie, Jack, and John’s tennis knowledge to the test with a new segment to finish the show.(00:00) Intro(00:30) Welcome to Nothing Major Podcast(00:48) Secret Santa(01:30) John’s useful gift(03:00) Sam’s delicious gift(04:50) Steve’s prank gift(06:30) Jack’s warm gift(07:37) Guessing Secret Santa(12:26) Naughty and Nice List: ATP edition(18:35) Fan Questions: Off-season(18:50) Takes on Off-Season(21:12) Steve’s November routine(22:40) Sam as a track athlete(24:14) Off-season practice matches(26:21) Do players want a longer off-season?(29:38) Off-Season Doping tests(34:29) Coffee Day with the Big 3(35:32) Technical changes during the off-season(38:05) What things do tennis players experiment with?(41:23) Why did Isner never try a new racket?(42:20) ATP Awards Recap(48:00) Vegas Draft's Result(49:15) Tennis Commissioner’s Recap(50:38) New Segment: Tennis Trivia

Ahead of his long-awaited return to tennis, Nick Kyrgios joins the Nothing Major Podcast!The former Wimbledon finalist reflects on his journey back to pro tennis after a two-year injury hiatus. He opens up about the pressures and expectations that have shaped his career, the challenges of early success, his” villain” label and finishing his tennis career on his terms.Plus, Sam, Jack, and Steve firing off a few strong hypotheticals while Nick recounts some of his most memorable on-court experiences.(00:00) Welcome to the Show!(01:13) Sam Slides into Matthew McConaughey’s DMs(05:44) Alcaraz on the Pod? Let’s Dream Big(06:42) Exhibition Highlights: Carlitos in NYC & Charlotte(11:09) Alcaraz vs. Sinner: Different Paths, Same Goal(13:10) Jack’s Experience at Madison Square Garden(14:26) Nothing Major Exhibition(16:17) Delpo’s Farewell + Djokovic’s Heartwarming Gesture(17:06) UTS… Wait, What Is That Again?(18:02) Kyrgios Joins the Pod(18:51) The Comeback Journey Begins(19:24) Planning Next Season(21:06) What 2025 Has in Store(22:18) The Kyrgios Way vs. the “Right” Way(26:06) Wimbledon: The Game-Changing Moment(27:33) Can’t Go Home? Hit the Nearest Bar!(29:56) Jack + Kyrgios Doubles + The Worst Slam Ever?(32:01) Australian Open Pressure Cooker(33:11) Embracing the “Bad Boy” Brand(34:50) Recreational vs. Performance Enhancing Drugs(38:37) Fame Level in Australia(39:41) Do You Believe You Can Win Australian Open 2025?(41:11) The Last Dance: A Career Reflection(42:06) “Tennis Is Boring Now” – Really?(43:27) From Hating Rafa to Crying at His Farewell(45:54) What’s a Potato 101(46:46) Would You Rather… Tennis Edition(48:04) Kiss, Marry, Kill: Gaming, Basketball & Tennis(48:45) Rewriting History: Changing One Match Result(49:28) $20 Million or a Grand Slam Title?(50:14) Jack + Nick at Indian Wells 2025?(50:45) Playing in Australia All Year or 4 Months Abroad?(52:09) Most Annoying Player on Tour(53:22) Best Kyrgios/Sock Doubles Story Ever(56:36) Career Comparison: Nick vs. John?(57:40) Goodbye + Kyrgios’ Random Player of the Week

The Nothing Major boys welcome former World No. 4 and fellow American, James Blake!James dishes on his best pranks at the expense of our hosts, his time as John Isner’s landlord, and reveals who was the most challenging to deal with as a Tournament Director. Plus, he shares the one point he’d replay from his entire career if given the chance.With the tennis season wrapping up, Sam, Stevie, John, and Jack review the ATP Tour award nominees and cast their votes. We wrap the episode with Part 2 of the Vegas Party Crew draft, where the boys debate the absolute worst tennis players to bring on a Vegas trip.(00:00) Intro(00:50) The Most Overrated Food(04:02) Our Bold ATP Awards Picks(04:43) Comeback Player of the Year(07:21) The “John Isner” Most Improved Player(11:58) Newcomer of the Year(14:06) Sportsmanship Award(16:07) Coach of the Year—and Our Wildcard Pick!(19:18) Fan Favorite(20:40) Federer’s Reign and Djokovic’s Missing Trophy(22:15) The Most Viral Category(23:48) Special Guest: James Blake Joins the Pod(26:33) Life as John Isner’s Landlord(28:45) Sharing Classic Pranks (32:04) The (Hilarious) Failed Modeling Career(34:52) Bald is Bold: The “Cul-de-Sac” Strategy(36:21) The Toughest Opponents on Tour(38:12) The One Match We’d Do Anything to Replay(39:50) Biggest pain in the a** at the Miami Open(41:36) Picking the Best Doubles Partner(42:45) The Unexpected Wild Card request(43:33) Best Travel Mates(44:35) US Tennis in 2025 (45:32) Sam Vegas' Draft Picks: Ace or Bomb?(46:51) Vegas Draft Part 2: Unwanted version(55:54) Outro

World No. 34 and tennis’ ultimate showman, Alexander Bublik takes a break from his Swiss mountain vacation to join the show. Known for his personality and flair on and off the court, Bublik dives into the mentality behind his playing style and how he balances entertainment with calculated risk.He shares his struggles with the US hard court swing and shifting his mindset from chasing prize money to titles and big wins.Later, the team takes a wild detour to Las Vegas for a fantasy snakedraft: which players would make the ultimate party crew? With Sam’s choices leave everyone questioning his judgment...(00:00) Intro(00:59) Thanksgiving x Christmas Debate(08:04) Bublik Joins the Pod(08:43) Swiss Escapades: A Month of Vacation Bliss(11:00) Why Maldives Doesn’t Make the Cut(11:35) “Tennis Isn’t a Job”(14:44) No Big Dreams, Just Big Talent(16:47) The Art of Being a Showman(19:43) Underhand Serve: Strategy or Fun?(24:08) The Real Player(25:21) Regret Saying That? (25:59) Change of Mentality: Wins > Money(27:53) Buying Everything He Wanted(29:42) Rivals He Owns—and Who Owns Him(31:07) Discomfort playing in the US(33:28) “Too f* early to smile”(35:45) Cincinnati’s Culinary Misses(36:25) The Dumbest Rule in Tennis(37:15) Partying in Moscow and St. Petersburg(39:17) Complaints about his Playing Style(41:17) Slam title or $15M?(43:07) Las Vegas Draft(50:34) Fan Poll Results and Final Thoughts(52:05) Outro

Following a blockbuster week of tennis, Jack, John, Sam and Stevie discuss Rafael Nadal's farewell to the sport. The boys take a deep dive into the career of one of tennis’s all-time greats. From the quirks that made him iconic to their own personal stories—including Stevie shaving his moustache to avoid an iconic thrashing on clay and Isner’s hook up at the Rafa Nadal Academy.The boys review Jannik Sinner’s ATP Finals triumph, his massive payday, and what it means for 2025. With fellow American Taylor Fritz reaching the final, the gang breakdown his 2024 season, reflecting on what made him stand out from their first memories of Taylor on Tour.Plus, the gang answer the question: what is the most underrated accomplishment of Rafael Nadal's career?(00:00) Trailer(00:42) Intro(01:04) Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: The Experience(03:23) John’s Prom King Moment(06:44) Broady Sock’s ParTEE(08:17) ATP Finals Recap: Sinner's Dominance(12:02) Taylor Fritz Stepping Up(17:43) 2025 Slam Predictions(18:33) How Teenager Sinner Almost Made Steve Quit Tennis(22:48) Is Sinner the Greatest Ball Striker of All Time?(26:33) Rafael Nadal: The Most Intimidating Player(29:57) Rafa's Rituals(31:19) Stories with Rafa and Roger(33:21) Steve on Facing Rafa in Madrid(35:27) Fearing a Double-Bagel(36:35) The Moment Rafa Became a Superstar(39:00) The Most Underrated Part of Nadal's Game(40:30) Sportsmanship: On and Off the Court(42:06) The 2011 Rome Elegance Award(43:50) The Most Underrated Nadal Records(49:50) Playing Rafa in the Davis Cup(50:58) John's VIP Experience in Mallorca(53:00) Outro(53:37) Player of the Week