Thank you to Tennis Channel for granting us access to the Paris footage.

From the green room Sam & John join Stevie after John poetically introduces the show. The crew recaps a wild Roland-Garros Round of 16, led by Joao Fonseca’s four-set win over Casper Ruud and a controversial line call that sparks a Hawk-Eye vs. linespeople debate. They hit Zverev’s straight-sets win as he becomes a heavy favorite & 19-year-old Jodar rallying from two sets down vs. Pablo Carreno Busta.

On the women’s side, they react to the first women’s night match in 3 years (Sabalenka vs. Osaka), Kostyuk upsetting four-time champ Swiatek, other results, quarterfinal predictions with a surprise guest, and an update on the Nothing Major bracket standings! https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor

00:00 Roland Garros Cold Open
00:28 Bloopers and Banter
01:41 Show Setup and Guests
02:07 Fonseca Upsets Ruud
02:50 Hawk Eye Controversy
04:07 Fonseca Forehand Power
06:22 Zverev Takes Control
08:19 Jodar Comeback Win
09:53 Cobolli Adavances
12:07 Felix and Berrettini Recap
13:24 Kouame Match and Fine
18:27 Night Match
20:15 Swiatek Upset
22:22 Wild Third Set Drama
23:23 Keys Collapses vs Schneider
24:58 Iga Confidence Check
25:31 Men's Quarterfinal Picks
28:19 Special Guest Women's Picks
30:33 Bracket Leaderboard Update
31:43 Subscribe Banter and Wrap
32:59 Final Goodbyes

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John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest matches of the year as João Fonseca takes down Novak Djokovic in a five set thriller at Roland Garros. The gang breaks down Fonseca’s incredible comeback, Djokovic’s stunning five set record, and whether the draw is now wide open for a first time Grand Slam champion.

Meanwhile, Casper Ruud survives Tommy Paul in another five setter, Zverev suddenly finds himself carrying favorite pressure, and the guys debate who’s left standing in a draw that has completely exploded over the past few days.

On the women’s side, Coco Gauff crashes out against Potapova, Iga Swiątek starts looking like vintage Iga again, and the crew closes with Round of 16 predictions, and one final argument over whether they could score a penalty kick against a Champions League goalkeeper.

00:00 We're Back!
02:32 New Slam Champion Incoming
03:00 Fonseca Stuns Djokovic
06:50 Novak Praise and Big Stats
12:27 Ruud Survives Tommy Paul
15:19 Michelsen vs Jodar Drama
18:40 Mens Draw Wide Open
19:31 Svajda Story and Cerundolo Bad x Good Brother Debate
22:15 Zverev Pressure and Other Results
26:16 Womens Draw Shock
28:13 Gauff Match Breakdown
30:33 Other Seeds Rolling
31:24 Another Upset Analysis
32:57 Cirstea Double Bagel
34:02 Round Of 16 Picks
37:10 Bracket Challenge & Champions League Penalties Debate
39:44 Goodbye

The guys discuss whether a comeback could actually happen with Caroline Wozniacki

John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest upsets EVER at a Major, as Jannik Sinner completely collapses from 6-3, 6-2, 5-1 up against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo in the Paris heat.

The boys debate the controversial mid match timeout and whether heat might genuinely be Sinner’s biggest weakness, leading to a full discussion on genetics, body cooling, acclimation, and what he may need to change long term to survive brutal Slam conditions.

Elsewhere at French Open, Frances Tiafoe survives Hubert Hurkacz in five and celebrates by ripping the shirt off, Moise Kouame turns Lenglen into complete chaos, and Jakub Menšík wins a 13-11 fifth set breaker while cramping so badly he leaves the court in a wheelchair.

Plus: João Fonseca’s comeback, Novak Djokovic keeping the “25” dream alive, and the Alejandro Davidovich Fokina coaching split becoming the messiest storyline in Paris.

On the women’s side, Elena Rybakina suffers the biggest upset of Round 2, Serena Williams comeback rumors start flying again, and the crew closes with Round 3 predictions, bracket standings, and a looming punishment for whoever finishes last.

00:00 Welcome Back!
00:21 Sinner Shocking Collapse
01:33 Wozniacki Joins Desk
02:42 Heat + Cramps Debate
06:20 Upset Magnitude Talk
09:29 Kouame and Teens Breakthrough
11:53 Tiafoe Outlasts Hurkacz
14:05 Other Results
15:09 Mensik Marathon Cramping
16:04 Fokina Coaching Drama
17:55 Rybakina Shock Upset
19:46 Baptiste Dramatic Injury
23:09 Serena Comeback Rumors
27:13 Round 3 Predictions
28:24 Bracket Update And Goodbye!

But is Medvedev actually the biggest threat to Sinner if they played?

Something Major is officially back. John, Sam, and Steve return from Paris to break down a chaotic opening round at Roland-Garros: surprise exits, brutal heat, questionable scheduling, and a few retirement-era feelings creeping in. Paris also says goodbye to Stan Wawrinka and hometown hero Gaël Monfils, who may have given the fans one last classic five-set battle.

The guys revisit Medvedev’s latest clay-court disaster, while somehow Sam still thinks he’s got a chance against Sinner. They also break down Basavareddy’s fearless drop-shot clinic against Fritz and Casper Ruud surviving heat issues, a fourth-set bagel, and still finding a way through in five.

On the women’s side, most top seeds handled business before Genie Bouchard joins the show to break down the draw and make her pick for the title... a pretty popular one!

Plus, things get predictably sidetracked with heat complaints, stomach issues, and Sam accidentally eating 30 multivitamins because he thought they were gummy candy... just another completely "normal" pod episode!

00:00 Something Major is BACK!
01:54 Stan / Monfils Last Dances
04:50 Court Placement Debate
06:21 Monfils Sendoff
07:56 Record Heat at Roland-Garros
09:03 Top Seeds Cruise and Ruud Survival
11:29 Americans and Rising Teens
13:33 Medvedev Shock Exit Debate
15:12 Sam's BIZARRE Vitamin Mishap
19:20 Women's Draw
20:24 Svitolina Survives
21:50 Americans And Upsets
23:52 Mens Round 2 Preview
26:58 Genie Joins Pod
30:15 Hockey Bar Detour?
30:51 Wrap Up

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John, Sam, and Stevie officially enter Roland-Garros mode, where one question takes over the entire men’s draw: can anyone stop Jannik Sinner? The guys make their picks, debate why Novak Djokovic somehow keeps showing up near the top of the odds board, throw out dark horses, and come up with increasingly ridiculous theories for how Sinner could actually lose.

On the women’s side, nobody agrees on anything. Iga, Sabalenka, Coco, Rybakina — the board turns into complete chaos as the guys make title picks, argue over who’s being underrated, and try to figure out whether taking “the field” might be the safest bet.

Plus: Most Beautiful Courts returns with absurd tennis postcard locations, and things completely derail during an overrated TV show draft featuring Yellowstone, Friends, Stranger Things, airport breakfast outrage, and several takes that may age worse than the Roland-Garros predictions.

00:00 We're Back!
00:25 Apology and Late Fact Checks
03:03 Overrated TV Shows
09:15 Airport Breakfast Rant
10:04 French Open Mens Odds
13:39 Womens Odds and Contenders
16:19 Picks and Dark Horses
20:04 Desk Interviews
24:02 The Players Box Sweatshirt
24:24 Alcaraz Withdraws From Grass
28:39 Major Memories
36:05 Most Beautiful Courts Picks
40:30 Roland Garros Bracket is LIVE!
42:07 Wrap Up And Sunday Debate

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Sam Querrey and Stevie Johnson hold down this two-man episode of Nothing Major, starting with a college tennis weekend in Athens where Stevie and John got inducted into the ITA Hall of Fame. Sam also discovers retirement apparently comes with paperwork and launches a search mission for the legendary ball kid from the Almagro match.

Then it’s Rome recap time, where Jannik Sinner keeps collecting Masters titles like it’s a side quest. The guys break down whether anyone can actually bother him right now, give Casper Ruud and Luciano Darderi some love, and wonder what exactly qualifies as cramps these days.

Plus: Svitolina shakes up the French Open picture, Andy Murray joins Jack Draper, Musetti pulls out of Roland-Garros, Carlos Alcaraz lands a Vanity Fair shoot, and Sam gets an unexpected orthodontic evaluation in the middle of Costco.

00:00 We're Back!
00:20 Hall of Fame Weekend
03:34 Retirement Paperwork
04:21 Find That Ball Kid!
05:10 Sinner Reigns In Rome
07:49 Cramps Rules
12:17 Ruud and Darderi Runs
16:51 American Men Struggle
17:19 Svitolina Triumphs
18:15 French Open Favorites Talk
21:01 Costco Bizarre Story
22:18 Is Iga Back... or Not?
25:30 Major News: Murray + Draper
27:18 Musetti Injury Blow
28:45 Alcaraz Vanity Fair
29:49 Warm Up Week Events
33:48 Why We Run Ads
35:07 Sinner Insane Stats
38:34 Sinner vs Alcaraz: Who Had the Best 2026... So Far?
41:24 Ozempic Weight Loss Talk
42:43 Wrap Up And Signoff

John, Sam, and Stevie debate their year-end ATP Top 10 predictions… and things immediately get messy. They somehow turn the Race to Turin into an argument, people start calling each other losers, and there’s already concern these picks may age horribly.

The guys also hit the Fan Mailbag, including a hypothetical showdown between 2011 Djokovic and 2026 Jannik Sinner, a trip back to Madrid’s old ballgirl era, and a juicy Life Advice involving an aggressively planned family vacation that completely splits the group.

Then, we’re joined by Nick Pachelli, author of The Tennis Court, for a hunt through some of the most beautiful courts in the world. From satellite scouting and random door-knocking to hidden gems most tennis fans have never heard of, Nick shares stories from years spent chasing the game’s coolest locations.

Plus, Margaret returns for a Major Match update and gives us a “where are they now?” on the chaos... including what happened after the cameras stopped rolling and whether anyone deserves a second chance.

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00:00 Intro: We're Back!
01:14 Most Beautiful Courts in the World!
02:01 How The Book Began
04:02 Finding Hidden Courts
06:09 Favorites Courts and Private Courts Access
09:45 Best US Courts
16:24 Where To Buy the Book
18:10 Favorite Not Seen Moments
20:47 Rankings Predictions Begin
22:00 Sam Picks Top 10
23:07 Stevie Makes His List
24:27 Isner's Time!
25:15 Comparing The Picks
27:29 Fan Challenge
28:44 Madrid Ball Crew Talk
31:41 Sinner 2026 Vs Djokovic 2011
34:08 Life Advice: Vacation With Annoying People
38:40 Margaret Match Update
44:28 Wrap Up And Goodbye!

As the NCAA Championships heat up, the guys dive into the debate around young American players 🆚 older international recruits

Back in October 2024, 3-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud joined the pod.

Casper opened up about facing Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in Slam finals, that Netflix tunnel moment at Roland Garros, and why he was actually relieved he didn’t become World No. 1 before winning a Slam.

How would you rank this possible achievement for Sinner at such a young age?

Sam, John and Steve break down everything happening midway through the Rome Open, starting with 20-year-old Dino Prizmic shocking his idol Novak Djokovic, and what that loss could mean for Novak heading into Paris.

Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner continues to look like a machine built in a secret Italian lab, entering Paris with better odds than prime Rafa once had. Is it the field… or is Sinner just on another level?

On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka loses to Sorana Cirstea while battling a lower-back issue, sparking a debate about whether Italian hotel beds are destroying players’ backs.

Things also get heated during the Fonseca-Medjedovic drama, where Joao earns our Major respect for courageously asking Brazilian fans to calm things down after the atmosphere started drifting into football territory.

Plus: Grand Slam boycott rumors, “cease and assist”, and Sam continuing his all-out war against Friday podcast releases.

00:00 Intro: We're Back!
00:50 Sam's Rant: Thursday better than Friday
04:57 Djokovic Upset Concerns
11:16 Fils Injury Watch
14:11 Our Family Tennis Favorites
15:40 Sinner Seeking Golden Masters
22:10 American Men Struggles
24:35 Jodar vs. Tien
26:23 Fonseca and Brazilian Crowd Controversy
29:19 Medjedovic Ice Cold Win
30:36 Sabalenka Upset and Back Issue
35:39 Major News: Rune Withdrawl and Slam Boycott
44:00 Mannarino Clay (Bad) Streak
45:28 Servebot Double-Bagel Pegula
46:13 The Name Debate
49:01 Wrap Up and Sign Off

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On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, the guys welcome TNT host Adam Lefkoe to the pod!

Lefkoe pulls back the curtain on landing the Roland-Garros desk job. He talks about cramming for tennis coverage through podcasts and Tennis Channel, then learning on the fly alongside legends like Brian Anderson, Jim Courier, and Lindsay Davenport.

Lefkoe also explains how he builds instant rapport with players, the moments that make him most nervous on air, and an uncomfortable interview exchange when Andre Agassi asked Andrey Medvedev about the war in Ukraine. Later, he reveals which guests he’d love to bring back — including Novak Djokovic, Andrey Medvedev, and Coco Gauff — before the group previews major Roland-Garros storylines like Novak’s chase for No. 25 and whether Jannik Sinner can survive deep five-set battles.
They wrap things up with listener-style questions, sponsorship talk, and a hilarious travel pet peeves draft centered on airport and plane etiquette.

00:00 Welcome Adam Lefkoe
00:52 Bomber Jacket Talk
01:39 Joining Roland Garros
04:18 Prep and Player Rapport
07:01 Nerves and Legends Desk
10:50 Cutting Off On Air
12:00 Dream Guests This Year
13:42 Tennis Interviews vs Teams
17:48 Roland Garros Storylines
21:49 Host Intros and Writing
25:15 Sinner Five Set Question
28:59 Questions Game
31:18 Net Walk Etiquette
32:10 Sinner Alcaraz Showdowns
34:02 Box Support Horror Stories
35:23 Coveted Tennis Sponsorships
36:32 Warehouse Sponsorship Dreams
39:55 Travel Pet Peeves Debate
42:02 Plane Bathroom Line Rules
48:18 Wrap

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In this throwback segment Steve Johnson hilariously reveals how Sam Querrey was scammed buying a selfie stick in Rome! He is joined by other former pro tennis players, John Isner & Jack Sock, who also share their memories of the Italian capital.

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On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson and special guest Steve Weissman recap Madrid and preview Rome. Weissman explains how he writes and runs TC Live, then the group breaks down Jannik Sinner’s emphatic 6-2, 6-1 win over Alexander Zverev in a 56-minute Masters final and debates what it would take to beat Sinner, plus where Zverev fits behind Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.

They cover Marta Kostyuk beating Mirra Andreeva for a WTA 1000 title, discuss Kostyuk’s backflip background, and highlight Hailey Baptiste’s upset of Aryna Sabalenka saving six match points.

The show hits Kei Nishikori announcing his final season and top players’ criticism of French Open prize money. The show then features “Wiseman’s Wisdom” backing Arthur Fils, stats on Sabalenka’s streaks, and Sam’s query comparing popularity of Cristiano Ronaldo, Roger Federer and Virat Kohli worldwide.
The show closes with Rome picks, Iga Swiatek concern, ATP fantasy changes, and a closing Pacific-time rant.

00:00 Show Kickoff and Guest Intro
01:22 How TC Live Gets Made
04:54 Madrid Final Sinner Dominates
08:41 Can Anyone Stop Sinner
10:47 Zverev Ranking Debate
13:31 WTA Madrid Kostyuk Breakthrough
16:38 French Favorites and Iga Debate
18:25 Baptiste Upset and Rising Stock
22:44 Nishikori Retirement Talk
26:31 French Open Prize Money Fight
31:27 Weissman's Wisdom Fils Pick
32:52 Arthur Fils Hype Train
34:53 Stevie Stats Sabalenka Streak
35:37 Serve Bot Zverev Madrid
36:17 Most Popular Athlete Debate
40:15 Rome Preview Djokovic Outlook
41:58 Americans Struggle On Clay
44:21 Iga Rome Panic Meter
46:37 ATP Fantasy Team Tweaks
49:18 Best Dressed And Farewell
51:19 Hottie Curse And Time Zone Rant
55:07 Wrap Up

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Ethan Quinn joins live from Madrid to talk tour life, Sam calling his first ATP title, and staying cool under pressure. He breaks down his aggressive, forehand-first game, love of serve-and-volley, and the origin of his “Cobra” forehand. From Fresno to NCAA champ at Georgia, he opens up on the harsh jump to pro—losses, College initiations, terrible haircuts, European peeves, and levelling up mentally and technically.

Plus: the debut of Major Memories, a new segment dropping every last Friday of the month, and the guys rank Madrid arrival fashion fits, where Diallo shines & Quinn gets roasted.

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00:59 Show Preview
01:30 Ethan Quinn Joins
02:28 Madrid Late Nights
03:35 First ATP Title Talk
04:30 Staying Calm Competing
05:21 Forehand And Serve Volley
06:44 Origins Of The Cobra
07:45 Fresno Tennis Beginnings
10:31 Choosing Georgia
11:51 Redshirt To NCAA Champ
14:47 Balancing Party And Tennis
18:26 Freshman Initiation Haircut
20:48 Turning Pro Reality Check
26:08 Mental Game And Routines
29:03 Miles Points And Money
32:08 Prize Money Prank
34:43 Funniest Americans
35:42 Favorite Non Americans
37:21 Beating Euros on Clay
38:12 Tour Gossip About Nothing Major
39:31 European Pet Peeves
42:13 Euro Twin Bed Reveal
42:46 Major Memories Photo Game
50:50 Madrid Player Fits Breakdown
56:46 Ranking The Smoothest Fits
58:06 Wrap Up

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In this throwback segment Steve Johnson hilariously reveals his worst French Open loss! He is joined by other former pro tennis players, Sam Querrey & John Isner.

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John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson open by celebrating 40,000 YouTube subscribers and teasing a new Wayne Bryan jingle.

They then break down Madrid: Spanish teen Rafa Jodar becomes the tournament’s main attraction with big wins, they note other men’s results, Americans’ struggles, and Tsitsipas showing signs of life, while Sinner stays on track and they discuss his potential record breaking streak.

On the women’s side they cover McNally over Mboko, Pegula’s loss, American standouts, illness talk around “shrimp tacos,” concerns about Iga, and Sabalenka beating Osaka.

Then they highlight a Real Madrid stadium hit with Rafa Nadal, Jude Bellingham & Jannik Sinner, and react to the massive news of Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing from Roland Garros.

00:00 Show Tease and Intro
00:16 40K Subscribers Milestone
02:07 Dealing With Negative Comments
03:30 Sam's Bet
05:00 New Wayne Bryan Jingle
05:53 Madrid Winners Circle Begins
06:11 Rafa Jodar Breakout Story
14:53 Other Madrid Men Highlights
19:16 Americans Struggle in Madrid
20:41 Tsitsipas Resurgence Talk
23:39 Sinner Outlook and Rome Debate
25:38 Madrid Women Updates
26:57 Surprise Quarterfinalists
27:22 Shrimp Taco Rumor
28:20 Iga Panic Button
29:24 Sabalenka Osaka Thriller
29:58 Baptiste Racket Smash
30:41 Eva Lys Pod Plans
34:19 Bernabeu Tennis Crossover
36:54 Alcaraz Out Of RG
42:42 Fritz Breakup Talk
44:14 Sinner’s Streak
47:04 Texting Time Etiquette
47:46 College Tennis Crisis
53:17 Wrap Up And Jingle

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On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, the guys interview lefty Cincinnati semifinalist Terence Atmane (“The Magician”) about doing card tricks, starting tennis at 7 after playing Wii, going all-in at 14, and nearly switching to Fortnite/Call of Duty esports during COVID. He shares taking a six-hour IQ test (158), learning to manage overthinking and anger on court, and what clicked during his Cincinnati run, confidence from qualifying, playing free as an underdog, and a “delusional” mindset of being the favorite. Atmane also discusses the Fermi paradox and believing in aliens, French-player camaraderie (including Gaël Monfils), sneaker culture, and a Pokémon collection he values around $500k–$600k. The show wraps with fan questions and life advice!

00:00 Friday Show Kickoff
00:34 Meet Terence Atmane
01:14 The Magician Nickname
03:09 From Wii to Tennis
04:17 Going Pro at 14
05:06 Esports Detour
05:55 Crafting His Style
07:36 158 IQ and Emotions
11:09 Quantum Physics Talk
11:53 Challenger Grind Reality
14:09 Math Test Chaos
14:59 Cincinnati Breakthrough
17:17 Delusional Confidence Mindset
18:55 Fermi Paradox Explained
23:55 Aliens and Mars vs Major
30:16 Clay Season Shoe Talk
30:41 Pokemon Collection Origins
32:18 Buying Selling Strategy
34:01 Watches Rewards Budgeting
35:54 Pikachu Card Vs French Open
39:40 Fan Question Doubles Comeback
41:12 College Tennis Foreigners Debate
45:45 Club Rival Gear Bully
47:41 Work Meeting Fart Fallout
50:14 Wrap Up

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Former pro tennis players Sam Querrey, John Isner, Jack Sock, and Steve Johnson react to their prom date photos, and it’s as funny as you’d expect. Each of them looks back at one pic and can’t stop roasting their younger selves — from wild outfits to awkward poses.

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On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Arthur Fils winning Barcelona over Andrey Rublev and debate how much of a threat Fils is on clay, then break down Ben Shelton’s Munich title and what it means for Americans on European clay.

They cover Elena Rybakina defending her Stuttgart crown and discuss whether the win boosts her Roland Garros chances, then shift to major news with Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist injury forcing him out of Madrid, plus a wave of other Madrid withdrawals and frustration with the event’s expanded format. The guys also share a stat on college ties among ATP top-50 players, joke about other pods “cooking the books,” and tease an upcoming interview with Terence Atmane.

00:00 Show Kickoff and Agenda
00:20 Munich vs Madrid Banter
00:55 Queens Club Membership Update
02:28 Coachella Shoutouts and Pickleball Invite
03:21 Barcelona Champion Arthur Fils
08:40 Munich Winner Ben Shelton
14:53 Stuttgart Title and Porsche Mystery
18:23 Major News Alcaraz Injury
22:55 Madrid Withdrawals and Format Critique
24:18 Major Opinions College Ties Stat
25:23 College Ties Surge
26:07 Georgia Dream Lineup
26:43 Serve Bot of the week
29:12 Pods Cooking Books
32:19 Madrid Mens Outlook
35:09 WTA Madrid Favorites
37:15 Reviewing Last Picks
38:19 Locked In Debate
40:50 Future Segments Tease
42:27 Wrap Up And Outro

Something tells us Stevie won’t be tied with Sinner for long… 😂

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On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey and Stevie Johnson debate replacing the show jingle, then Sam unleashes his “air freshener guy” rant. The guys dive into tennis’s biggest on-court meltdowns, sparked by Daniil Medvedev’s Monte Carlo racket smash and Iva Jovic's suggestion, revisiting classics from Baghdatis, Nalbandian, McEnroe, Youzhny, Kyrgios, Serena, Tarango and more, and pick a top five for fans to vote on.

They also break down the best non-cash tournament prizes (Stuttgart Porsches, Indy’s RCA electronics giveaways, Federer’s cow, Rolex watches, and Laver Cup gifts). Finally, they launch a fan-driven search for the most beautiful tennis court in the U.S. and answer listener questions on memorable shots, friendship boundaries, and how hard to push kids in tennis.

00:00 Show Tease And Lineup
00:26 Welcome Back And Jingle Debate
02:39 Sam Air Freshener Rant
07:22 Biggest Tennis Meltdowns
16:52 Voting The Top Crashouts
20:25 Best Non Cash Tournament Prizes
22:23 Wildest Giveaway Stories
24:56 Watches And Sponsor Swag
25:09 Rolex Winner Watches
25:36 Best Tournament Gifts
27:05 Dream Prizes Ideas
28:27 Honorary Club Memberships
32:44 Most Beautiful US Courts
38:16 Top Players List Debate
39:46 Career Shots Memories
42:25 Life Advice Loud Friend
44:43 Coaching Kids Balance
49:46 Wrap Up And Submissions

Former professional tennis players Sam Querrey, John Isner, Jack Sock, and Steve Johnson break down some of Rafael Nadal’s most impressive clay-court statistics outside of the French Open. The discussion highlights just how dominant Nadal has been on the red dirt throughout his career and further strengthens the case for why he is widely regarded as the greatest clay-court player of all time.

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On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie break down Jannik Sinner’s dominant run in Monte Carlo, and what it signals for the rest of the clay season. Is he now the player to beat on this surface?

They also unpack the final, including Carlos Alcaraz’s performance and the impact of the conditions, before zooming out to a bigger conversation: can Sincaraz realistically challenge the Big 3’s Masters 1000 records?

The conversation then shifts to the Iga Swiatek–Rafa Nadal crossover, a rare moment between two dominant forces on clay. The guys explore what impact Rafa can have on her as she looks to rediscover her best level. We also touch on Holger Rune’s rapid recovery, with a potential return in Hamburg sooner than expected.

Along the way, there’s a brief detour into Coachella stories, before the episode wraps with a look ahead to the clay swing — key storylines, contenders to watch, and who might be driving away with two Porsches this week.

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Sam kicks things off with our official Influencer Power Rankings — and yes, it gets controversial (with a special mention you won’t expect).

From there, John and Steve dive into the best (and most random) non-tennis sponsorships in the game — from yachts and burritos to Capri Sun and Bass Pro Shops.

Then… things completely fall apart. The guys attempt a “Below Deck: Tennis Edition” segment, building the ultimate yacht crew — and it quickly turns into what might be our worst segment ever.

We somehow recover with fan questions, including the ultimate debate: who’s the best doubles player out of the Big 3?

00:00 Show Overview & Influencer Rankings Kickoff
00:42 Nothing Major Influencer Power Rankings
06:33 “Below Deck: Tennis Edition”
13:20 Best Non-Tennis Sponsorships in Tennis
20:57 Fan Questions: Big 3 Doubles Debate
24:09 Dealing with Annoying Fans
27:38 Reverse Life Advice!
33:07 Wimbledon, Influencers & No-Phone Debate
34:47 Goodbye!

It’s European swing time, which is lovely… but we do have some fun complaints!

Sam, Steve, Jack and John break down what really drives tennis players crazy in Europe.

From half-glass showers that flood the bathroom to tiny elevators that barely fit a tennis bag, the guys dive into their biggest pet peeves from life on tour.

Add in “king beds” that are actually two twins pushed together, runny scrambled eggs, chaotic airport gate announcements and the infamous hotel key slot situation, and you’ve got plenty to rant about.

It’s a mix of real tour life, first-world problems and classic Nothing Major banter.

The guys talk Marco Trungelliti's historic rise to the top 100 at age 36.

Drop some names you think didn't get the proper shine ⬇️

Sam never pays for stringing?!

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Prince Ripcord 98 XS
Tecnifibre TFight 300S
Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026)
HEAD Gravity Tour (2025)

On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie open with Masters week chatter and a debate over how Houston clay compares to European clay.
They recap Houston, where Tommy Paul won his first clay-court title in a dramatic final over Roman Burruchaga after saving match points, and they shout out Houston’s famously well-dressed crowd while discussing why Americans rarely win big titles on European clay.
Next, they move to Charleston as Jessica Pegula defends her title and continues her strong 2026, with debate over whether she can win a major given the problems posed by Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek. In Major News, they highlight Marco Trungelliti becoming the oldest player to debut in the Top 100 and Rafael Jodar’s rapid rise, then finish with Stevies Stats, John’s Serve Bot of the Week, a Monte Carlo preview and picks.

00:00 Show Intro
00:14 Houston Clay Court Debate
03:03 Houston Final Breakdown
08:18 Houston Crowd Style Talk
10:20 Americans on European Clay
11:28 Quince Sponsor Break
13:08 Charleston Pegula Dominance
15:40 Pegula Major Chances
17:32 Major News Trulletti Top 100
18:53 Leather Grip and Late Breakthroughs
23:36 Teen Sensation Yoda Rising
25:33 Other Tour Finals Quick Hits
25:50 Spanish Stars To Watch
26:50 Vanguard Fee Cuts
27:40 Stevie Stats
28:41 Serve Bot of the week
29:29 Golf Matchup Debate
30:38 Monte Carlo Withdrawals
32:13 Sinner vs Alcaraz Forecast
34:26 WTA Linz
36:23 Monte Carlo Lock Picks
38:01 Tennis Warehouse Racket Test
47:52 Warehouse Talk And Signoff

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On this Friday episode, the guys revisit their preseason predictions with a quick “good call/bad call” check-in, run through a few hot takes, and update the wild card wheel after a rough start for their picks. They then preview the upcoming clay-court stretch with buy/sell choices for who could outperform (or disappoint) through Roland Garros, answer a couple of listener life-advice questions about tennis etiquette and balancing a tournament trip with a vacation, and finish by breaking down the new ATP Fantasy game, building their team for Monte Carlo and sharing how listeners can join their league.

00:00 Show Preview
00:18 Hosts And Format
00:42 Johns Predictions Check
02:07Earring Trend Detour
04:17 Back To Johns Picks
04:56 Sams Prediction Review
07:08 Stevies Prediction Review
08:22 Hot Takes Revisited
10:17 Wildcard Wheel Update
14:38 Clay Swing Buy Sell
18:40 When To Yell Come On
20:32 College Rivalries And Crowds
23:14 Hall Of Fame Jackets
24:04 Wimbledon Vs Resort Holiday
27:29 ATP Fantasy Explained
30:04 Building The Fantasy Team
33:22 Final Team And Wrap Up

In this segment Sam Querrey & Steve Johnson are joined by the ladies from The Player's Box - Desirae Krawczyk, Jennifer Brady, Jessica Pegula, and Madison Keys - for an epic collaboration as they help the guys swipe on ATP Tinder Part 3!

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John Isner, Sam Querrey, Stevie Johnson and Jack Sock return for a Monday show packed with their usual segments and a full recap of the Miami Open finals.
They react Jannik Sinner’s historic Sunshine Double run without dropping a set and discuss how he and Carlos Alcaraz continue separating from the field and could trade the No. 1 ranking during the clay swing.

On the women’s side, they break down Sabalenka's Miami win over Coco Gauff, what it says about Sabalenka's form, and whether Gauff is the clear No. 3.

They also bring on Houston staple and very close friend of the pod, Bobby Agosto, to preview Houston before closing with a look at Charleston and finishing with their locked-in picks.

00:00 Show Preview
00:19 Jingle Debate
01:47 Sam’s Drive Thru Fail
02:52 Sinner Sunshine Double
06:07 Carlos vs Sinner Pressure
10:30 Sabalenka Beats Gauff
12:43 Is Coco Clear No 3
14:22 Miami Open Verdict
19:14 Major News Segment
19:24 Sam’s 100K Match Update
21:48 Race for World No 1
22:49 Defending Points Mindset
23:39 Sinner Alcaraz Match Drought
25:10 Stevie Stats Sunshine Double
25:48 Serve bot of the week
26:59 Jack’s Flowers
29:46 Houston Preview
32:29 Bobby Joins From River Oaks
38:07 Charleston Vibes Report
40:49 Locked In Picks Wrap

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On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, we are joined by friend of the pod Taylor Fritz for an interview, he talks about staying motivated in the top 10 and his recovery from injury.

Sam & Stevie then recap the second week in Miami, breaking down Jannik Sinner’s dominance, Alexander Zverev’s form, Arthur Fils’ dramatic tiebreak win over Tommy Paul, and preview the men’s semifinals. On the women’s side they cover Coco Gauff’s run to the final and Aryna Sabalenka’s win over Rybakina.

They also do a March Madness-style tennis “starting five” basketball draft, answer fan questions about bad hitting partners and answer why American clay plays differently.

00:00 Intro
00:16 Two Man Pod Setup
00:35 Intro Music Debate
01:09 Taylor Fritz Interview
02:50 Fritz On Training
05:11 Coaches And Camp
06:26 Body And Knee Update
08:02 Goals And Pressure
09:31 Advice For Juniors
12:13 Exhibitions And Mixed
13:45 Post Interview Recap
16:14 Winners Circle Miami
17:43 Sinner Dominates Tiafoe
19:23 Zverev Rolls Cerundolo
20:17 Fils Stuns Tommy Paul
22:55 Semifinal Picks
27:16 Coco Gauff Dominates Muchova
29:45 Sabalenka Defeats Rybakina
31:36 Miami Final Preview
33:41 Alcaraz Yacht Sponsorship
34:27 March Madness ATP Starting Five
37:06 Sixth Man and Transfers
38:42 Coaching Your Team
39:39 Bad Hitting Partners
41:59 American Clay Debate
44:23 Show Wrap Up

Former professional tennis players Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson & Jack Sock catch up with World No.4 Alexander Zverev to discuss the differences in tennis eras.
Including Zverev's take that no one in the current era has the finesse of Roger Federer!

Watch the full interview with Alexander Zverev here: https://youtu.be/lD2x4T6y7Ng?si=25INa3q3K0ZE8bRH