Nothing Major

199: Stars Abandon Canada? Memphis Stories + Washington Preview | EP 199

July 27, 2026·43 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

For our special 200th Episode we’ll be joined by Frances Tiafoe, so stay tuned for that!!On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Sam Querrey recap their weekend in Memphis for their Nothing Major Exhibition, complete with humidity, rain delays, trash talk, a modified rematch of their 2010 Memphis final, and a doubles display that had John’s return game drawing Novak comparisons.The guys also break down the final clay-court ATP 250s of the year, discussing Quentin Halys’ title in Kitzbühel, Luca Van Assche’s win in Estoril, and Alexander Blockx’s rise after injury disrupted his grass season. Plus, they react to Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic skipping the Canadian Masters, debate a 12-day Masters format and the 2028 LA Olympics scheduling clash with Wimbledon, before wrapping up with a preview of Washington DC.00:00 Show Intro and Agenda00:34 Memphis Event Recap01:29 Isner vs Querrey Singles03:18 Doubles and Return Talk04:33 Love 40 Challenge Format06:27 Clay 250s After Wimbledon06:41 Kitzbuhel Halys Title09:54 Estoril Van Assche vs Blockx15:33 Airline Upgrade Drama17:28 Canadian Masters Star Withdrawals22:46 Novak iPod and Longevity Stat24:14 Tech Talk Nostalgia24:32 LA Olympics Scheduling26:11 Opening Ceremony Stories27:57 Stevie Stats Trivia29:46 Shampoo vs Body Wash30:41 Wrapped Minivan Debate31:36 Tennis Players Basketball Five34:01 DC Picks and Matchups36:18 Draper Health and Gear40:47 Doubles Memories and Drama42:19 Episode Wrap

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