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.

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.

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?

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 appareance. 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).

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.

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.

The #AusOpen Snake Draft comes down to this—Sam Querrey vs. Steve Johnson in a $1000 pickleball match. The loser? Has to DM five guests begging to come on Nothing Major.

Sam (38, running on one Achilles) vs. Stevie (35, proudly cardio-free for a year). Who takes it? Watch this "lowlight" reel to find out!

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 Trailer
00:36 Nothing Major is back!
01:20 What is the best airport in America?
03:44 The worst airport in the world: Atlanta
05:42 Did John like Davis Cup Week after the Australian Open?
07:20 Playing tournaments in the US after the AO
12:00 Welcome, Ons Jabeur!
12:33 How is it to grow up in Tunisia aiming to be a tennis player?
15:02 Jabeur’s tennis style. Has she a better drop shot than Alcaraz?
16:42 Karim Kamoun, her husband and coach
19:12 Motherhood and tennis
21:52 Which Grand Slam final was she closer to win?
23:02 The pressure difference between a Major final and other events
26:12 What is her favourite part of the WTA Tour?
26:47 Ons’ favourite tournaments
27:44 Best friends on tour
28:19 Get in the Top 5 or stay in the Top 5: what is tougher?
28:52 Takes on Sabalenka, Swiatek, Gauff and Andreeva
32:07 Random questions for Ons
34:12 Jabeur’s platform as a Tennis Commissioner
36:52 Build a perfect player with NMP games
38:50 Dealing with the betting system
40:49 Fan questions: Who is your daddy in tennis?
46:04 Pre-game rituals from players
51:12 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.

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.

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!

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.

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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!

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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00:00 Intro: Let’s Dive In
00:53 Kokkinakis Apologies - Our Bad!
01:40 Happy Slam? Australian Open Debate
04:31 Toughest Slam to Play?
05:40 Best Slam to Win?
06:20 Late-Night AO Madness
08:52 American Contenders
11:08 Nishikori & Opelka Shoutouts
13:50 First-Round Players to Avoid
15:55 Beyond Alcaraz and Sinner
18:27 Is Djokovic Flying Under Radar?
20:10 Most Vulnerable Top 8?
21:22 AO Snake Draft Teams
30:05 Final Draft Recap
30:25 AO Memories: The Good Ones
30:48 Meeting Federer - Awkward Dream Moment
32:26 Steve’s Federer Post-Match Story
35:13 Nalbandian’s AO Collapse
37:50 Melbourne’s Worst Memories
38:36 Outside Courts Experience
40:05 Where to Stay in Melbourne?
41:44 Best Melbourne Memory… wasn’t during AO!
43:47 Sam’s Nip Slip
46:17 Goodbye: Wrapping It Up
46:54 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.

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...

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.

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.

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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.

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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...

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00:00 Intro
00:35 Thanksgiving x Christmas Debate
07:54 Bublik Joins the Pod
08:29 Swiss Escapades: A Month of Vacation Bliss
10:43 Why Maldives Doesn’t Make the Cut
11:27 “Tennis Isn’t a Job”
14:33 No Big Goals, Just Big Talent
16:37 The Art of Being a Showman
19:33 Underhand Serve: Strategy or Fun?
23:56 The Real Player
25:08 Regret Saying That? 
25:48 Change of Mentality: Wins over Money
27:40 Buying Everything He Wanted
29:29 Rivals He Owns—and Who Owns Him
31:07 Discomfort playing in the US
33:17 “Too f* early to smile”
35:33 Cincinnati’s Culinary Misses
36:15 The Dumbest Rule in Tennis
37:06 Partying in Moscow and St. Petersburg
39:07 Complaints about his Playing Style
41:06 Slam title or $15M?
42:56 Las Vegas Draft
50:05 Fan Poll Results and Final Thoughts
51:40 Outro

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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?

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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

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With the ATP Finals underway, Jack, John, Steve, and Sam discuss the end-of-year tournament featuring the top 8 men’s players in the world and review this year’s finalists.

Jack and John reflect on their personal experiences playing in the prestigious event, while Sam shares what it’s like to be an alternate at one of tennis’s biggest stages.

The crew dive into some early predictions for 2025, quiz Jack on the numerous times he’s struck an opponent with his forehand, and debate the best cereals of all time.

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00:00 - Trailer
00:35 - Intro
00:56 - Catching Up
04:15 - Breakfast Debate
10:16 - Securing a Spot at the ATP Finals
13:29 - ATP Bonus Pool Breakdown
15:03 - Best Weapon in the Field
16:10 - Biggest Surprise
17:05 - Most Improved Player
19:21 - Sinner Testing New Racquets
21:19 - Dream Slam to Win
23:11 - Jack’s Slam Titles Journey
24:06 - Buying Stocks for 2025
26:45 - Hot Take: Sam Selling Alcaraz
28:03 - ATP Finals Player Experience & Insights
29:50 - John’s Great Escape Call-Out
32:41 - Do Alternates Even Practice?
33:46 - Jack’s ATP Finals Runs
39:02 - Hitting Opponents: Doubles Drama
42:02 - John Replacing Rafa?
44:09 - Outro
44:49 - Random Player(s) of the Week

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Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie dive back into the Major Mailbag to answer some of your best questions. The crew ranks the nine Masters 1000 events from best to worst and offers an insight into how tennis racket and clothing sponsorships really work. Plus, they tackle their toughest question yet: which streak of dominance is more impressive—Rafael Nadal on clay or Steve Johnson in college?

And with it being election week, the Nothing Major team holds their own important debate: If you were the Commissioner of Tennis, in charge of directing the future of the sport, what would your vision look like, and what changes would you propose?

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(00:00) Intro
(00:36) Welcome and Guest Introductions
(00:55) Weekend Recap
(02:46) Jack Sock Joins the Podcast and Podcast Experience
(04:54) Fan Questions
(05:03) Ranking the Masters 1000 Events
(08:42) Why Indian Wells is a Favorite
(09:54) John's Machine Saga
(11:32) Should Catching a Ball Toss be a Fault?
(14:47) Clothing and Racket Sponsorship
(18:04) Novak and Sergio Tacchini Rumor
(19:29) Changing Rackets During Career
(21:46) Comparing Skills
(23:43) Steve College vs Rafa Clay winning streak
(27:52) Craziest Courts Experiences
(35:08) Trolling Steve + CVs Chat
(37:54) The Best Commissioner of Tennis
(47:10) Outro

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Nothing Major is officially on YouTube! 🎉

For the first time, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie welcome their old coach, Craig Boynton, to the show! Having coached all four members of the Nothing Major crew, Craig shares some unforgettable stories—from almost stopping a match to introduce Sam Querrey to David Beckham, to how his bladder hasn’t been the same since witnessing the legendary Isner vs. Mahut Wimbledon marathon. Plus The boys put Coach Craig on the Hot Seat, hitting him with tough questions about his former players, including who was the hardest to coach.

And in the show’s wildest segment yet, Sam finally confronts his ultimate hater, face-to-face...

00:00 Intro
00:43 Craig Boynton presentation
01:54 Isner-Mahut Marathon match story
03:34 Craig’s coaching history and players
04:52 First impressions coaching John Isner
07:08 Craig’s toughest moments as a coach
08:17 Stevie Johnson’s dark moment
10:28 Importance of player-coach relationship
11:27 David Beckham encounter at Queen’s
13:36 The George Clooney joke and John’s response
14:08 Craig Boon’s current coaching situation
15:19 Pickleball strategy joke
15:56 Coaching players competing against each other
18:54 “Hot Seat” Questions
25:46 Ranking the toughest players to coach
26:54 CB’s Marriott experience and prank on John
28:23 Craziest experiences with the NMP squad
40:22 Ultimate Hater “Henry Ford”
44:39 Random Player of the Week
45:48 Outro










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“There is nothing better than a man who is passionate about digging holes on the beach.”

Boris had Sam’s back after the boys compared Isner's body shoot to Sam's beach activities 😂

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With the Asian swing officially over, we decided to throw it back to John’s … Questionable? Brave? Unique? … pick in the Best Fall Tournaments Draft.
What tournament did you enjoy watching the most during the Asian swing 💬
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The boys dive back into the Major Mailbag to answer your questions about the Asian swing, haggling at the Chinese markets, and Sam reveals how a glass table in Bangkok almost ended his tennis career.Available now wherever you find your podcasts!#NothingMajor

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4 Retired tennis pros.
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Catch the first episode of #NothingMajor this Thursday on all podcast platforms! 🎧

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