Shelton Supreme, Djokovic Despair & Eala Takes Over | EP 205

About this episode

In this episode, Sam discusses recent tennis events including the Masters final, college tennis surge, and notable player performances.

Upgrade your online protection with an all-in-one security app! 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! 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 checks in from Cincinnati and shares the perks (and grime) of the Great Wolf Lodge before the guys break down an all-American Masters final in Montreal, Ben Shelton’s dominant title defense without dropping a set, and Brandon Nakashima’s breakthrough week. They also discuss the rise of college-to-pro tennis and what it means for the next generation. In Toronto, they dive into Iga Swiatek’s “vintage” run, her 12th WTA 1000 title, and what it means for the US Open and WTA Finals race. Plus, they react to Djokovic’s brutal three-set loss, Shelton’s early upset, Zverev as the favorite with stars absent, Fritz’s racket smash, Draper’s candid struggles, and whether anyone should still be complaining about 12-day Masters events. 00:00 Show kickoff 00:40 Cincy perks and Great Wolf 02:20 College tennis surge 06:44 All…

People in this episode

Host: Sam

Topics covered

• tennis
• Masters final
• college tennis
• WTA 1000
• Djokovic loss
• tournament analysis

Keywords

• Ben Shelton
• Iga Swiatek
• Djokovic
• Masters events
• college tennis

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Places: Cincinnati, Montreal, Toronto

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