Nothing Major

On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie break down US Open Semifinal Friday, starting with Sam’s courtside observations, an influencer rant, and a stacked celebrity crowd. They recap Ben Shelton’s four-set win over Frances Tiafoe which featured a disputed 158-mph serve reading, before discussing what Tiafoe’s summer means going forward. Plus, they cover Zverev’s straight-sets win over Khachanov, his heavy baseline game, huge serving numbers, and lengthy pre-serve bounces, along with Sam’s on-court interview where Zverev shouts out the podcast. On the women’s side, they recap Sabalenka overpowering Pegula and Rybakina rallying past Gauff behind a dominant serve before previewing the finals: Zverev vs. Shelton and Sabalenka vs. Rybakina, with predictions and bracket challenge talk.18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Go to the app store and sign up using promo code: MAJOR: http://kalshi.com/r/majorFollow Nothing Major on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow00:00 Semifinal Friday Kickoff00:31 Influencer Courtside Rant01:54 Celeb Spotting Buzz02:21 Shelton Beats Tiafoe04:39 Serve Speed Controversy05:26 Tiafoe Next Steps06:42 Trinity Rodman Talk07:36 Zverev Tops Khachanov09:33 Zverev Serve And Baseline12:58 On Court Interview Shoutout13:46 Scheduling Rant Follow Up14:23 Dinner Tip Venmo Drama17:48 Sabalenka Powers Past Pegula19:20 Why Sabalenka Dominated21:14 Rybakina Stuns Coco22:59 Midriff And Monster Serve24:29 Mens Final Zverev vs Shelton28:29 Predictions And Matchup Keys32:04 Womens Final Picks33:54 Bracket Chaos 35:46 Shoutouts And Signoff

On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Sam battling exhaustion after covering Khachanov’s five-set win over Learner Tien, Carlos Alcaraz cruising past Tommy Paul, and Ben Shelton dominating Stefanos Tsitsipas. They also cover Frances Tiafoe’s electric upset of Daniil Medvedev, Zverev finding form in night sessions, Alex Michelson reaching the quarters without dropping a set, and Van de Zandschulp’s comeback from two sets down. Plus, the crew breaks down Coco Gauff’s win over Jovic, Pegula and Navarro setting up an all-American quarterfinal, Zheng’s comeback over Swiatek, and Rybakina routing Osaka. They also preview key quarterfinal matchups including the Shelton v Alcaraz blockbuster!18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Go to the app store and sign up using promo code: MAJOR: http://kalshi.com/r/majorFollow Nothing Major on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow00:00 Round of 16 Kickoff00:12 Crispy Check In01:47 Celebs Then Tennis01:58 Alcaraz Back Statement04:20 Shelton Stuns Tsitsipas06:14 Tiafoe Topples Medvedev08:27 Zverev Night Session Roll10:33 Khachanov Survives Tien12:24 Michelsen Quiet Surge13:49 Ash Scheduling Debate14:54 Lucky Loser Heartbreak18:25 Gauff19:46 Pegula Navarro Set Up20:59 Zheng Comeback Chaos22:47 Quick Hits And Fashion23:36 Shelton Alcaraz Preview26:02 Tiafoe Michelson29:57 Womens Semis Picks33:02 Bracket Update And Wrap

On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie debate Zverev’s form, time on court, and late-night scheduling before reacting to Rafa Jodar’s surprising first-round collapse. They also praise Carlos Alcaraz for rolling after a slow start, while covering Felix Auger-Aliassime’s loss to Khachanov, Dane Sweeny’s upset of Musetti, and Alex Michelsen’s rout of Brandon Nakashima. The crew runs through another strong day for the Americans, with Shelton, Fritz, Tiafoe, and Tommy Paul all advancing, plus Paul’s incredible around-the-net-post highlight. Plus, they discuss Monfils’ US Open farewell, cannabis complaints, Alcaraz calling for longer breaks, Madi Keys’ wild comeback, and preview key third-round matchups, including a wide-open section guaranteed to produce a first-time men’s quarterfinalist.18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Go to the app store or www.Kalshi.com and sign up. Promo code: MAJORhttp://kalshi.com/r/MAJOR Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼https://nordvpn.com/nothingmajor It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Follow Nothing Major on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow00:00 Show Intro00:52 Celebrity Spotting03:04 Zverev Night Match06:47 Jodar Shock Exit09:37 Alcaraz Shakes Rust11:49 FAA Upset Talk13:21 Sweeny Stuns Musetti15:20 Michelsen Beats Nakashima18:46 Shelton Survives Hurkacz20:32 Fritz Serve Bot Joke21:34 Tiafoe Survives Straight Sets22:22 Tommy Paul Shot Magic23:29 Tien Ends Monfils Era24:31 Seeds Check Medvedev Buzz25:22 Cannabis Smell Debate26:30 Alcaraz Breaks And Burnout28:01 WTA Seeds And Keys Escape33:24 Round Three Matchups Preview37:43 Bracket Pool Standings38:27 Wrap Up

Tune in Tuesday for the start of Something Major! On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys sit down with junior standout Jack Kennedy, the Kalamazoo boys’ 18s champion who earned a wild card into the 2026 US Open, his pro run including a win over Kei Nishikori, and making his first Slam main draw in his New York backyard. They also hit on his UVA commitment, postponing college until January to play more pro events, and his push for the Next Gen Finals.Plus, the guys dive deep into their US Open preview, breaking down Djokovic’s chances, Alcaraz’s star power and the players who could make a run in New York, before tackling an unpredictable women’s draw. They also break down IBM’s new “serve quality” tracking, shout out Tennis Warehouse, and bring back the Singapore job saga for another chaotic twist.00:00 Show Intro and Preview00:31 Meet Jack Kennedy01:20 Kalamazoo Final Recap02:46 Three Out of Five Prep04:28 Turning Pro Confidence07:24 Home Slam Dreams08:47 Main Draw Mindset11:48 Starstruck Moments14:57 Draw Hopes and Big Stage16:42 Prize Money and Spending18:10 Why Virginia Chose Him19:34 Balancing College and Pros21:17 Recruiting Storytime24:27 Rapid Fire Favorites25:47 Interview Wrap and Thanks27:14 IBM Serve Quality Tech28:52 Serve Quality Predictions29:19 Serve Quality Standouts30:15 Zverev Serve Metrics30:46 Seeding Confusion Spiral32:16 IBM App Serve Tracking33:06 Mens Title Favorites33:17 Djokovic Last Chance Talk34:33 Alcaraz Star Power36:02 Prize Money Boost36:25 Womens Favorites Debate38:14 Eala Mania Scheduling39:46 Bracket Draw Plans40:10 Singapore Life Advice Update43:49 Sam Gets Roasted44:34 See You In New York

Submit your questions or life advice to Nothing Major through the fan participation section at https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/On this Thursday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie sit down with director Jason Hehir (The Last Dance) to break down his new Amazon feature doc Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter. Hehir explains how the project began in 2017, how he came aboard in 2023, the challenges of filming a story unfolding in real time, and why the original concept “The Two Novaks” evolved into The Wolf in Winter. They also discuss the trust-building process with Novak, the similarities and differences between Djokovic and Michael Jordan, and what surprised Hehir most about Novak as a father and competitor.Plus, the guys launch a new Sam segment: a snake draft of current top-100 players they least want on their team in a pool-table bar fight. Finally, they preview Roger Federer’s upcoming Hall of Fame induction, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about how approachable and normal Roger is off court.00:00 Show Intro and Preview01:26 Jason Hehir Joins01:48 How the Doc Began04:56 Tennis Background and Early Career06:35 Building the Story Live11:32 Budget and Scope Choices13:17 Why Wolf in Winter17:12 Novak Off Court19:46 Mindset and Self Rivalry21:45 Jordan vs Novak Comparisons27:15 Final Cut and Notes29:56 Crashing the Big Three Party31:55 Interview Wrap and Reactions34:31 Sam Bar Fight Draft36:07 Nice Guys Draft Picks36:35 More Soft Picks37:38 Novak Debate38:26 Colman Wong Pick41:55 Federer Hall Of Fame43:33 Federer Stories45:38 Exhibition Travel Tales49:17 Who Introduces Roger49:59 Wrap Up And Rage Bait

Submit your questions or life advice to Nothing Major through the fan participation section at https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam returns from a whirlwind Cincinnati trip, complete with a no-training 5K and an awkward realization that Jannik Sinner had just pulled out of the tournament. The guys settle into a fun show covering Canadian pet peeves in honor of the Canadian Masters, from surprise tax bills and stacked restaurant taxes to the Queen still appearing on currency, no AC in Montreal, and the metric system.They also preview Cincinnati with both Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz out, debating who’s actually the favorite while considering Zverev and Novak, and praising Cincinnati’s player amenities, food, upgrades, and Skyline Chili. Plus, they tackle life advice on whether a dad should ever “let” his 17-year-old win, how to handle witnessing an awkward locker room moment and pitch a tennis version of golf’s Internet Invitational featuring influencers, personalities, and a prize purse.00:00 Cold Open Chaos00:28 Show Setup and Segments00:51 Sam’s Cincinnati 5K Recap02:27 Credentials Awkward Moment04:15 Canadian Pet Peeves Draft13:57 Cincy Preview and Punishments15:12 Who’s the Cincy Favorite17:42 Is Cincinnati the Best Masters19:24 Player Perks Tour20:18 Snack Grab Controversy21:18 Activities And Investment22:19 Cincy Food Debate27:46 Life Advice Begins28:42 Let Him Win30:31 Locker Room Secret32:43 Tennis Influencer Event37:41 Wrap Up And Next Show

Career-high No. 39 Eva Lys is our guest for one of our favorite conversations of the year. We chat about growing up with her dad as a coach, the friends she’s made on Tour, and why her social media works without ever feeling forced. She also opens up about the financial reality of life on Tour, balancing sponsorships with tennis, and why WTA is more exciting than ATP.Before Eva joins us, we break down a huge week in Washington. Alex Eala's incredible title run has everyone asking just how high her ceiling really is, while Taylor Fritz proves once again why the North American hard courts bring out his best. We also answer your fan questions, including whether a right-handed Rafa would still be one of the greatest players ever. Plus, how Alcaraz's new No. 3 seeding could shake up the US Open draw, dating apps for tennis players, an extremely serious ranking of Carlos' many hairstyles... and, somehow, a draft of the songs guaranteed to get every white person singing at full volume.00:00 We're Back!01:56 Fritz Does It Again04:29 Eala Mania Arrives04:59 White People Songs10:14 Welcoming Eva Lys11:15 Growing Up Around Tennis12:24 Life Beyond the Tour13:22 Friends on Tour14:58 Favorite Cities on Tour16:12 Social Media Without the Cringe17:43 Rating Eva as an Influencer19:17 Why the WTA Is So Open21:05 Breakthrough Moments22:20 Tour's Most Underrated Players24:48 WTA vs. ATP26:38 When Social Media Becomes Your Job28:08 Sponsorships Behind the Scenes29:09 The Financial Reality of Injuries30:25 Instagram vs. TikTok31:28 Prize Money Perspective33:17 The Great Airline Miles Debate34:45 Reality TV Draft41:57 One Last Challenge47:22 Wimbledon Bracket Winners48:31 Fan Questions48:31 Carlos as Seed No. 3?51:29 What if Rafa was Right-Handed?54:32 Dating Apps on Tour55:57 Ranking Carlos Alcaraz's Hairstyles58:20 See You Next Week!

Episode 200 is absolute chaos from the start as Frances Tiafoe gets dragged onto the pod and immediately lives up to the hype. The guys relive Tommy Paul's wedding: Reilly's unforgettable speech, Tommy getting emotional, Frances losing his shirt, and John cashing a 5-to-1 bet with Querrey because apparently wagering on your friend's tears is perfectly normal.Then Frances looks back on the moment he believed he could make it, while the guys roast his junior forehand. He also shares stories from USTA dorm life, questionable roommates, why he's a driving nightmare, and the early Tour days before revisiting his unforgettable five-set heartbreak against John Isner at the US Open, his awful head-to-head against the boys... and the locker-room trash talk that followed after John's retirement.To celebrate Episode 200, ATP Tinder returns for Part 4 as Frances rates AI-generated versions of ATP stars, leading to nonstop roasting, brutal comparisons, and plenty of casualties.The episode wraps with Summer Buy/Sell picks, Fan Questions, and a reverse quiz game... exactly the kind of hilarious, unfiltered nonsense that's made Nothing Major 200 episodes strong!Chapters:00:00 200th Episode Kickoff00:40 Frances Tiafoe Joins the Pod!01:22 Tommy Paul Wedding Stories03:22 From Juniors to Pro Dream05:58 USTA Dorm Life Chaos09:01 Driving and Rivalries13:26 Early Tour Battles15:53 US Open Heartbreaker17:52 Roland Garros Celebration19:27 Travel Disasters and Miles Program23:35 DC and US Open Energy27:08 Night Match Routine28:53 ATP Tinder... Is BACK!34:06 Fila Tee and Combover35:34 200th Episode Highlights36:28 Tennis Warehouse Ad Read38:12 Buy/Sell Picks for US Swing40:40 Fan Questions44:40 Racquet Grip Sizes48:00 Reverse Quiz Game55:43 Goodbye!

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with The Volume! You can still find us on all the same channels, but we’re pumped to be joining the team as they help take the show to the next level.For our special 200th Episode we will be joined by Frances Tiafoe, so stay tuned for that!! On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Sam Querrey recap Tommy Paul and Paige Lorenze’s star-studded wedding, including Tommy’s emotional vows, Frances Tiafoe’s memorable dance floor antics, and John cashing in on a long-shot bet.The guys also answer fan questions, debating everything from gingers versus ponytails in a Laver Cup-style showdown to Djokovic vs. Federer through the lens of LeBron and Jordan, while giving an ATP Fantasy update ahead of Montreal and Cincinnati. Plus, Sam puts John to the test with a celebrity guessing game before the episode wraps with bachelor party advice, wedding etiquette stories, and a preview of next week’s special guest, Frances Tiafoe.00:00 Joining The Volume00:40 Show Preview Intro01:29 Tommy Paul Wedding Recap06:40 Fan Questions07:55 Gingers vs Ponytails Debate09:28 Tennis Meets Basketball GOATs10:34 Best Ball Golf Talk16:01 ATP Fantasy Roster Moves22:55 Next Segment Tease23:44 Celebrity Quiz Setup24:34 Rapid Fire Pop Stars27:03 Finishing the List28:56 John’s Payback Plan30:08 Golf Tipping Drama36:10 Life Advice Bachelor Party Planning39:05 Wedding Social Anxiety40:28 Wrap Up and Tiafoe Tease