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Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner & Steve Johnson as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles on the podcast Nothing Major. Expect untold tales, a behind the scenes look at life on tour, and relentless banter that only comes from guys who've seen it all (except that elusive major win).
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- 1 weeks ago30 min
215: Zverev & Rybakina are your US Open Champions! | US Open Something Major Finals | EP 215
On this episode of Something Major, Sam, John, and Stevie break down the US Open finals, starting with Alexander Zverev’s four-set win over Ben Shelton, an early break, a lopsided second-set tiebreak, and a crucial 24-shot rally that helped turn the match. They discuss Zverev’s return tactics, his ability to take pace off the ball, and the strange moment he didn’t realize he’d won.On the women’s side, they recap Elena Rybakina’s three-set win over Aryna Sabalenka, focusing on her first-strike tennis, composure, and Sabalenka’s frustration.Plus, they cover the US Open celebrity scene, scheduling against the NFL, travel routines, Shelton’s breakout, Fritz’s disappointment, tournament takeaways, and the final bracket challenge results.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/majorGet an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼https://nordvpn.com/nothingmajor It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee!Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code nothing major at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/nothingmajorFollow Nothing Major on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow00:00 Cold Open and Setup00:23 Mens Final Scoreline00:44 Early Break and Nerves02:00 Tiebreak Turns the Crowd03:34 Third Set Hope04:51 Fourth Set Deflation05:51 Funny Match Point Confusion06:25 Return Game and Matchup09:32 Ben Future and Adjustments13:11 Celebs and Scheduling Talk18:11 Women’s Final Breakdown19:41 Emotions and Camera Debate22:16 Celebs and Tennis Trend23:22 US Open Big Picture25:56 Takeaways and Disappointments27:00 Bracket Results and Fan Winners28:40 Wrap Up and Asia Swing
- 1 weeks ago37 min
214: Can Ben Shelton Break The Streak?! | US Open Something Major SF's | EP 214
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
- 1 weeks ago45 min
213: Shelton’s All-Time Performance in Epic QF Classic | US Open Something Major QF's | EP 213
On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie break down the late-night scheduling backlash and why there’s no perfect solution after a “perfect storm” slate pushed Ben Shelton vs. Carlos Alcaraz deep into the night. They also recap Shelton’s huge, fearless win over Alcaraz—his first top-three Slam win, highlighting his improved return, fitness, and clutch fifth-set tiebreak, plus Alcaraz’s classy response in defeat. The guys cover Frances Tiafoe’s five-set comeback over Alex Michelsen,, Zverev’s straight-sets win and Khachanov advancing via retirement. Plus, they discuss Rybakina reaching world No. 1, Coco Gauff saving match points vs. Andreeva, Sabalenka’s gutsy win, and Pegula’s consistency before previewing the semifinals and making their picks.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 Show Teaser00:29 Late Night Scheduling Debate04:38 Shelton Stuns Alcaraz12:48 Tiafoe Epic Comeback18:51 Men’s QF Roundup23:17 Rybakina Reaches No 125:12 Coco Coaster Setup25:35 Coco Survives Andreeva26:06 Night Pod Chaos26:23 Coco Finds A Way27:42 Sabalenka Gutsy Escape29:15 Pegula Powers Through30:39 Billionaire Narrative Rant34:27 Zverev Khachanov Preview35:13 Shelton Tiafoe Hype39:59 WTA Semis Picks42:38 Bracket Challenge Update43:55 Wrap And Goodbyes
- 1 weeks ago35 min
212: Shelton Set for Alcaraz Clash, Coco Gauff on Fire | US Open Something Major Round of 16 | EP 212
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
- 2 weeks ago38 min
211: Alcaraz Unstoppable? Keys Collapse, Tommy Pauls Revenge | US Open Something Major Round 3 | EP 211
On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Taylor Fritz’s five-set loss to Cerundolo after leading two sets, Carlos Alcaraz even practicing after his win, and Tommy Paul getting revenge on Alexander Bublik. They also cover Alexander Blockx dominating Cobolli and Tsitsipas finding form ahead of Ben Shelton.Plus, the crew breaks down Madison Keys’ brutal 5-0 third-set collapse to Qinwen Zheng, and runs through wins and losses for Navarro, Sabalenka, Pegula, Anisimova, and others. They preview key Round of 16 matchups and share the latest bracket standings.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/MAJORFollow Nothing Major on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow00:00 Round Three Kickoff00:24 Too Many Dogs Debate01:36 Celebrity Open Roll Call02:43 Fritz Collapse Breakdown06:52 Alcaraz Undershirt Talk09:43 Tommy Paul Survives Bublik12:00 Blockx Buzz And Juiced Radar14:33 Tsitsipas One Hander Streak18:46 Other Americans Quick Hits19:00 Shelton vs Shapovalov20:18 Keys Third Set Collapse23:53 Pegula Grit And Schedule26:06 Alcaraz vs Paul Preview29:13 Shelton vs Tsitsipas 30:35 Medvedev vs Tiafoe Hype33:09 Navarro vs Kalinskaya Pick36:00 Bracket Ranks And Signoff
- 2 weeks ago41 min
210: Alcaraz Rolling, Zverev Survives, Eala Looking Strong | US Open Something Major Round 2 | EP 210
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
- 2 weeks ago35 min
209: Alcaraz Ready to Rule NYC, Father Time Catching Novak? | US Open Something Major Round 1 | EP 209
On this first episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie recap all the first-round action, starting with Novak Djokovic’s shocking five-set loss to Navone after looking physically unwell and vomiting on court. The guys debate whether age or illness is behind his recent struggles before breaking down Carlos Alcaraz’s straight-sets win over Safiullin, Tsitsipas’ comeback against Arthur Fils, and Stan Wawrinka’s final major match in a loss to Berrettini.The crew also runs through the American roundup, with Ben Shelton surviving a rough start, Frances Tiafoe escaping in five, and Learner Tien, Brandon Nakashima, and Alex Michelsen cruising through. Plus, they preview key second-round matchups, make bracket updates, and bring the late-night “Ron Burgundy” name-reading chaos.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 financialcircumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code nothing major at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/nothingmajor00:00 Cold Open and Setup00:36 Djokovic Shock Exit05:25 Celebrity Jumbotron 06:05 Alcaraz Returns in Style11:27 Tsitsipas Stuns Fils13:37 Wawrinka Farewell vs Berrettini15:04 Monfils Show and Next Test16:34 Shelton Survives Slow Start17:44 Tiafoe Five Set Escape19:02 Other Americans Roll19:08 Nakashima vs Michelsen Hype19:51 American Men Round One Recap20:32 Zverev Scoreboard Watch21:05 Women Seeds Hold Serve22:17 Osaka Outfit Talk22:54 Shelton vs Hurkacz Breakdown24:31 Tiafoe Matchup and App Feature26:31 Other Round Two Blockbusters28:38 Ron Burgundy30:27 Women's Round Two33:04 Bracket Update and Signoff
- 3 weeks ago45 min
208: US Open Wildcard Jack Kennedy Joins! Alcaraz Favourite? Eala Mania Hits NYC | EP 208
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
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