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