Nothing Major

On this Thursday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie Johnson build their “Tournament of Dreams,” debating the best location, hotels, transportation, food, facilities, and court on tour.The boys look ahead to Paris-Bercy week, discussing what they like about France, and what can be frustrating, from whistling crowds and cab drivers to undercooked meat and sparkling water.The guys open the Major Mailbag to answer some of your questions, and chat to 16-year-old junior Wimbledon champion Jordan Lee, discussing his Wimbledon nerves, flashy playing style, practicing with Ben Shelton and winning the ITF junior year-end event in Chengdu.Follow Nothing Major on social media: keychain.club/NothingMajor00:00 Show Preview02:25 Tournament of Dreams12:11 Paris Week17:22 Major Mailbag23:49 Jordan Lee Joins45:53 Wrap UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie Johnson recap last week’s ATP 500s in Vienna and Basel, starting with Carlos Alcaraz’s wild-card run to the Vienna title and the debate over whether he’s playing like the world’s best despite Zverev holding No. 1. They also break down the ATP 500 bonus pool payouts and touch on de Minaur’s upset of Zverev. In Basel, the guys react to a surprise final and Vacherots indoor-court breakthrough, plus Holger Rune’s encouraging return from an Achilles injury. Then it’s on to the razor-tight Race to Turin, before the big news: Juan Carlos Ferrero joining Ben Shelton’s coaching team alongside Brian Shelton, and what it could mean for Ben’s next step. Before waving farewell to the legend Stan Wawrinka.  Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Show Preview 00:20 Welcome Back Banter 01:05 Rome Transport Roast 03:02 Halloween Check In 04:08 Vienna Alcaraz Run 08:21 ATP 500 Bonus Pool 10:35 De Minaur vs Top Two 11:48 Basel Final Surprise 12:54 Basel Winner Breakdown 17:40 Rune Comeback Talk 22:03 Struff Instagram 22:27 Isner Serve Bruise 23:24 Veteran Form Praise 23:48 Race to Turin Breakdown 26:18 Year End Alternate Life 28:23 Influencer Board Banter 29:01 Ferrero Joins Shelton 30:51 What Ferrero Adds 35:00 Rising Teen Prospects 36:08 100 Match Season Grind 37:59 Wawrinka Farewell 40:36 Wrap UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Halloween Special episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie show up in tennis costumes, Zverev, Robby Ginepri, and Andre Agassi, before launching into a full slate of drafts. First up is the “Tournament of Terror,” where they build the worst possible event through a selection of categories. The guys also snake-draft their ideal zombie apocalypse teams featuring ATP & WTA players.Then they run the annual Maldives Draft, featuring our official Maldives correspondent Riley Opelka, before closing with fan-submitted tennis horror stories and a surprise appearance from a fan favourite! 00:00 Halloween Costumes Reveal 02:19 Episode Drafts Preview 03:55 Santa Fe Outfit Roast 06:11 Tournament of Terror Setup 06:46 Worst Location and Hotel 09:10 Transport and Venue Food 11:04 Facilities and Court Nightmares 16:28 Terror Tournament Recap 17:28 Zombie Team Draft Begins 20:12 Zombie Draft Picks 22:07 Team Recap Debate 23:13 Maldives Draft Rules 26:01 Maldives Picks 31:30 Final Picks Strategy 34:50 Special Guest Surprise 38:35 Fan Horror Stories 42:31 Halloween Farewell WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap a busy week of tennis! They break down Daniil Medvedev’s title run in Almaty, Lorenzo Musetti’s first title in four years in Lyon after saving match points en route and dismantling Taylor Fritz, and Griekspoor’s grumpy run to the Brussels title after wild semifinal comebacks. The guys also hit major news: David Goffin’s farewell at the Brussels event, Iga Swiatek ending her season early with a thigh injury, Rybakina winning Ningbo and heading into the WTA Finals as favourite, and the possibility of Stan Wawrinka’s last match in Basel. Submit your Tennis Horror Story through the Mailbag section - https://keychain.club/NothingMajor18+ 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/major 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:37 USTA Rival Match 02:04 Jacksonville Exhibition 02:45 Medvedev Wins Almaty 04:50 Kukushkin Farewell Moment 07:35 Musetti Breakthrough Lyon 11:12 Race to Turin Talk 12:26 Brussels Chaos Semis 17:09 Isner Struff Storytime 19:52 Vienna Wildcard Money 21:09 Autograph Memories 22:13 Goffin Career Tribute 23:53 Swiatek Season Shutdown 25:26 Rybakina WTA Finals Outlook 26:43 Wawrinka Farewell Watch 27:23 Stevie Stat French Top Seed 28:44 Random Player Spotlight 30:27 Dog Sitting Grumpiness 31:25 Instagram Collab Drama 32:28 Basel Vienna Blockbusters 35:37 Halloween Episode Tease 36:42 Fan Horror Stories WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie sit down with rising Belgian star Alexander Blockx to talk junior success, winning the 2023 Australian Open junior title, his growth spurt, early pro breakthrough moments like Davis Cup vs. Berrettini, the Madrid Masters run, his love of serve-and-volley in big moments, and why Thiem was a childhood favorite. Blockx also shares how “Block X” became his nickname, his favorite and least favorite tour stops, and a viral celebrity encounter in Estoril. After the interview, the guys debut a tennis celebrity tier list segment featuring Shelton, Tsitsipas, Mannarino, Sinner, Heliövaara, Fritz, Monfils, Alcaraz, Zverev, and Ethan Quinn. Submit your Tennis Horror Story through the Mailbag section - https://keychain.club/NothingMajor 00:00 Show Intro and Teasers 00:33 Halloween Tennis Horror Stories 01:01 USTA Match Update and Banter 01:33 Meet Alexander Blockx 03:34 Junior Rise and Growth Spurt 08:26 How Blockx Got His Nickname 10:16 Davis Cup Welcome Moment 13:25 Madrid Breakthrough and Mindset 14:46 Serve and Volley in Big Moments 15:44 Thiem Inspiration and Hair Talk 19:54 Favorite Tournaments and Travel Life 23:42 US Open Money and Airline Miles 28:59 Belgian Tennis Crew and Locker Room 30:18 Team Vibes and Rivalry 31:01 Celebrity Moment 31:47 Starstruck Match Story 34:17 Viral Photo Aftermath 34:48 Interview Wrap and Reactions 35:33 Celebrity Tier List Rules 36:34 Shelton and Tsitsipas Ratings 39:18 A Listers 40:57 Fritz and Monfils Debate 42:36 Alcaraz and Zverev 44:10 Ethan Quinn 45:36 SignoffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap their  weekend in Santa Fe for a First Serve New Mexico charity event, complete with fly fishing, a stacked tennis lineup, John singing with the Bryan Brothers Band, and Sam negotiating his way out of an oversold hotel. Then the guys break down Shanghai, where Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beats Zverev and comes from a set and a break down to win the final over Rafael Jodar, while Medvedev delivers another on-court blowup. They also discuss Federer’s appearance, the chaotic ATP Finals race, Chawlinska winning the Wuhan 1000, major ATP financial changes tied to a new Saudi Masters in 2028, Hall of Fame nominees, wild cards for Alcaraz and Djokovic, and João Fonseca shutting down his season. Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Show Intro and Agenda 00:30 Santa Fe Ranch Weekend 01:35 First Serve Charity Gala 02:39 Isner Sings Onstage 03:54 Querrey Hotel Chaos 05:31 Shanghai Semis Recap 07:41 Medvedev Meltdown Moment 10:12 ADF Wins Shanghai Final 16:18 Federer Sightings in Shanghai 17:14 ATP Finals Race Predictions 19:07 WTA Wuhan and Swiatek Return 20:52 WTA Finals Talk 21:50 ATP Money Boom 2028 24:03 Saudi Masters Cash Surge 25:00 2028 Calendar Shakeup 26:33 Hall of Fame Ballot 27:43 Alcaraz Wild Card Vienna 29:48 Djokovic Chasing Turin 33:07 Fonseca Injury Concerns 34:00 Stevie’s Stat 35:03 Spelling Bee Banter 37:29 250 Week Preview Wrap 38:42 OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Thursday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie Johnson recap the latest from the Shanghai Masters, including Rafael Jodar’s win and his towel outburst toward ball kids. They also cover Zverev’s dominant win over Alex de Minaur as they discuss Zverev’s durability and year-end No. 1 form. As well as preview the other quarter-finals, debate Tommy’s new beard, and discuss Casper Ruud’s quiet run ahead of his matchup with Jodar. The show also features a new segment on players who “don’t look like tennis players,” and they bring on US Open men’s bracket winner Andrew “The Oracle” Lee, who gives us one of our greatest and funniest interviews in show history. Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 00:00 Show Preview 00:37 Shanghai Rundown 02:21 Jodar Ball Kid Moment 03:43 Zverev Dominance 06:21 Tommy vs Medvedev 08:33 Maldives Watch 10:18 Ruud Matchup Picks 15:08 Shanghai Travel Stories 17:00 Non Tennis Looking Players 19:13 Curly Hair Athlete Debate 19:49 Players With Alternate Careers 21:20 Dane Sweeney Adventure Guide 21:51 Meet The Oracle 22:54 How He Won The Bracket 25:31 Prize Money Giving Back 26:23 Boat Banter 27:19 Australian Open Prediction 29:01 Oracle Can’t Leave the call 31:17 Memorable Losses Fan Question 34:33 Tennis Slang And Jargon 36:47 US Open Engagement Photo Story 38:48 Oracle Sends Us OffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie start with recapping Sam’s birthday post. Then they revisit Medvedev’s ball-into-the-crowd controversy before breaking down Zizou Bergs’ upset of Carlos Alcaraz on Shanghai’s fast courts and Carlos’ new mustache, unpack Novak Djokovic’s loss to Hubi Hurkacz and the year-end finals race, and review the Americans’ results. Plus, they discuss Qinwen Zheng’s Beijing title, Six Kings Slam cancellation rumors, Ferrero’s comments on five-set Slams, and name Hubie servebot of the week. Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow 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/major  00:00 Shanghai Show Kickoff 00:18 Empty Stadium Photo Story 02:51 Sam Birthday And Horse Diet 03:49 USTA Match 04:45 Medvedev Ball Hit Debate 08:27 Alcaraz Upset By Bergs 14:02 Alcaraz Mustache Talk 17:58 Djokovic Falls To Hurkacz 22:14 Race To Turin And Americans 24:06 Tiafoe Meltdown Again 26:27 Fritz Falls to Tsitsipas 27:43 Americans Roundup in Shanghai 28:20 Italian Inconsistency Talk 29:57 WTA Beijing Zheng Wins 32:28 Six Kings Slam Rumors 34:40 Five Sets Debate 36:16 Stevies Stats 37:36 Serve Bot Hubi Praise 39:49 Ferrero Coaching Future 41:38 AI Dance Trend Rant 43:34 Closing Banter CreditsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie jump in with an emergency finals recap from Tokyo and Beijing, starting with Carlos Alcaraz’s Tokyo title over Jiri Lehecka and what it says about his health, form, and ever-present drop shot. Then they head to Beijing, where Novak Djokovic stays undefeated at the event and boosts his push to qualify for Turin. The guys also unpack Medvedev’s default for hitting a ball into the crowd, Coco Gauff’s controversial point replay, and the major news that Jannik Sinner is out for the year. Plus, they debate why 2012 was the toughest era in men’s tennis, hit fan questions, and give doubles life advice after an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction. 00:00 Show kickoff and agenda 00:35 Emergency finals recap 00:47 Tokyo final Alcaraz wins 01:15 Alcaraz weapons and flair 04:27 Beijing final Djokovic rolls 06:40 De Minaur injury concern 07:11 Medvedev default debate 09:37 Coco Gauff screen replay 11:40 Sinner out for year fallout 15:49 Dog cameo 16:12 Toughest era 2012 case 22:04 Classic Order of Play 23:20 Peak Era Debate 27:31 League Tennis Update 28:19 Olympic Mugshot Photos 30:18 Fan Question Losing Early 32:33 Tour Friends And Breakups 34:41 What Held Us Back 38:56 Doubles Wardrobe Mishap 40:20 WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie open with Sam’s ongoing weigh-in saga as he tries to lose weight ahead of a ranch day featuring horseback riding, fly fishing, and skeet shooting. They also break down the ATP 500s in Tokyo and Beijing, including Carlos Alcaraz’s run to the Tokyo final, his matchup with Jiří Lehečka, and surprising early losses for Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul. Plus, they explain how Arthur Fils ended up in qualifying despite being a top-10 player, creating a brutal draw for Frances Tiafoe. In Beijing, they discuss Novak Djokovic’s unbeaten record at the tournament and push for Turin, a controversial replay point involving Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur’s run to the final. They also get into Jannik Sinner pulling out of Beijing and Shanghai, the limited injury clarity, and what it could mean for the year-end No. 1 race.Follow Nothing Major on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow00:00 Show Intro00:26 Scale Check Banter02:34 Ranch Day Plans03:01 Tokyo 500 Overview03:22 Alcaraz Form Talk04:43 Americans Exit Early05:24 Race Pressure Debate07:00 Tokyo Final Preview08:23 Fils Qualifying Chaos11:17 Beijing Djokovic Streak13:46 Turin Qualification Impact16:01 Replay Drama19:43 De Minaur Final Run21:02 Beijing Shakeups21:46 Sinner Asia Withdrawal22:26 Injury Disclosure Debate24:32 Zverev Number One Path26:13 Beijing Prize Money Talk28:02 Major Opinions Segment28:14 Medvedev Djokovic Stat28:59 Serve Bot Zverev31:03 Shanghai And Nishikori Tribute32:33 Tour Friendships Stories34:51 Novak Shanghai Outlook36:30 Episode Wrap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.