117: Fonseca Brilliance, WTA Finals & the Race to Turin | EP 117
The Nothing Major crew recap a big week in Basel and Vienna, highlighted by Joao Fonseca’s breakout title and Jannik Sinner’s continued dominance.
Sam shares a hilarious travel story from Basel to Paris & with the ATP Finals fast approaching, they break down the race for Turin and predict who’ll grab the final spots.
The guys also share their picks for who could conquer at the WTA Finals, and chat about the new Saudi Masters and what it means for the tour.
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00:00 Sponsor Message
01:05 Intro
01:35 Reflecting on WTA Cars Segment
02:22 Basel Tournament Highlights
09:05 Vienna Tournament Highlights
12:10 ATP Finals Predictions
18:35 Tennis Tournaments and European Adventures
20:01 Pressure in Tennis Competitions
22:36 Handling Tournament Pressure
25:17 Predictions for Women's Year-End Finals
28:34 New Master Series Event in Saudi Arabia
34:10 Goodbye
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116: WTA Cars, ATP Friendships & David Rodolitz | EP 116
With tennis back in Europe, Sam, Stevie, and John recap all the latest from Vienna and Basel.
They share stories from both tournaments including a must-hear doubles tale featuring Sam and none other than Nick Kyrgios...
In the most Nothing Major segment imaginable, the boys debate which cars top WTA stars would drive, leading to some predictably bizarre and hilarious takes.
Jack joins the crew to reveal which ATP players they wish they could’ve been friends with, and later, the gang is joined by David Rodolitz, the mastermind behind the acclaimed VCR restaurant group.
00:00 Intro
01:39 Vienna vs. Basel: Tournament Experiences
05:33 Hilarious Tournament Stories
11:38 WTA Players and Their Cars
20:42 Driving in Europe
21:55 Players We Wish We Were Friends With
30:38 Interview with David Rodolitz: The King of Hospitality
43:07 Goodbye!
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115: Medvedev’s Bounce Back, WTA Finals Race & Is The Season Too Long? | EP 115
The boys are without Stevie to start the week, but John, Jack, and Sam are here to keep you company!
Daniil Medvedev snapped his 882-day title drought, and the gang debates whether this win signals a late-season surge from the Russian or just a one-off success.
The never-ending discussion about the demanding tour calendar has resurfaced, is it too long? The gang weigh in on burnout, injuries, and what changes the sport might need.
As we approach the end of the year, the race to the WTA Finals is going down to the wire, with only Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva still in contention. Plus, quick check-ins from Vienna, Basel, and the conclusion of the Six Kings Slam.
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114: Vacherot Joins The Pod, Celebrating with Federer & Scariest Big 3 Member | EP 114
Hold onto your racquets, Valentin Vacherot joins the pod to break down his Shanghai fairytale run, and yes, it’s almost too good to be true. From ranked 204th to winning the Shanghai Masters and cracking the top 40, he takes us through the chaos, nearly missing qualifying, beating Novak Djokovic, and somehow facing his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final.
He also dives into his Texas A&M college tennis days and the surreal moment of celebrating with Roger Federer. Vacherot shares the wild homecoming in Monaco and the anxiety of actually collecting the prize money after the big win.
Meanwhile, the boys reminisce about their own ridiculous tennis experiences, from getting overawed by the Big 3 to Stockholm stories, and even building their perfect Six King Slams draw.
00:00 Intro
00:30 Tennis Tournaments and City Names
01:28 Jack Sock's "SockHolm" Memories
06:13 Building the Perfect Six King Slam
09:30 First Encounters with Tennis Legends
19:42 Special Guest: Valentin Vacherot
23:10 The Journey to Shanghai
23:26 Qualifying Challenges and Strategies
25:40 Facing Your Own Cousin in the Final
27:17 Family and Emotional Moments
29:30 The Road to Victory
33:07 Meeting Roger Federer
41:31 Future Plans and Reflections
52:13 Goodbye!
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113: Shanghai Fairytale, Pickleball Fail & Six Kings Showdown | EP 113
The boys dive into the feel-good fairytale run from Shanghai, where an alternate rose to glory in one of the most surprising finals of the decade.
They break down the standout moments from Wuhan, Coco Gauff’s hardcourt dominance, and the surge of American women heading into the WTA Finals. Then, it’s all about the Six Kings Slam hype and what it could mean for the season’s grand finale.
And of course, Jack’s pickleball controversy, Stevie’s hot takes, and yes… Sam’s new background gets its own segment!
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00:00 Episode Rundown
00:27 Pickleball Chaos & Jack’s Semi-Final Charge
02:48 Shanghai Recap: The Wildest Week on Tour
03:31 Vacherot’s Unreal Fairytale Run
09:31 Ranking the Greatest Cinderella Stories
13:02 Shock Champions of 2023
13:46 The Year of “Wait… He Won That?”
14:55 Coco Gauff Runs the Table in Wuhan
17:40 American Women Owning the Courts
19:16 Hype for the Six King Slam
23:36 Favorite Trophies & Random Tour Memories
26:49 What’s Coming Next
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Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Jack Sock as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles in a brand new 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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