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The guys break down everything from the Paris Masters madness to the year-end race heating up in Turin. Sinner is on an absolute tear indoors and battling Alcaraz for the year-end World No. 1. They also dive into the Musetti vs. Auger-Aliassime fight for the final ATP Finals spot and what they would do if they were Felix. Sam shares his USTA League debut (yes, he’s officially back) with all the ne...

The Nothing Major crew dive into the Halloween spirit with a special episode. Steve’s looking for some life advice, the guys share their favourite Paris in the fall memories, and debate which ATP stars they’d most want to or avoid sitting next to on a flight. They wrap it all up with some tennis horror stories and a worst Halloween candy draft to cap off the spooky season! 00:00 Intro and Episode...

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...

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...

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...

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 co...

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 cou...

ATP Tinder returns with even more hilarious swipes! The boys also dive into amusing stories and favourite moments from the Shanghai Masters, explore why players enjoy the tournament, and share behind-the-scenes insights on how exhibition matches are managed. They also highlight some of the most scenic courts on tour! Plus, listener questions cover everything from navigating football season in rela...

Kickstart your week with John, Sam, Steve and Jack catching up on all the latest action from Asia.  The gang is joined once again by Blair Henley to chat through the latest updates from Shanghai, USTA league rules, and Federer’s nomination to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. With plenty of talk amongst the tour around court design, the boys discuss the impact of court speeds on player perfor...

World No. 34 and rising American star Alex Michelsen joins the pod! Fresh off making his Laver Cup debut, Alex joins John, Jack, Sam and Steve to share his journey in tennis and reflect on his year so far. He talks about representing Team World, going up against top players like Carlos Alcaraz, and shares some fun off-court stories from his life on tour. Plus, the boys cover some of the biggest he...

Sam, Stevie, Jack, and John are joined once again by everyone’s favorite tennis personality and reporter, Blair Henley! With the Asian Swing in full flow, the crew dives into the buzz from Beijing and Tokyo, including the much-anticipated final between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz set for tomorrow in the early hours. Blair dishes on the latest gossip inside the tennis world, from Fabio Fognini’...

The gangs back together following tennis' 'International Break'. Sam and John share their experiences at the Laver Cup in San Francisco and look ahead to the Asian Swing. With Beijing and Tokyo underway, the boys share some of their favorite stories from their time in Asia and dive into the Major Mailbag to answer some listener questions. With just a few months left of the 2025 season, it's time t...

With Sam still stuck in California traffic, John, Steve, and Jack break down the 2025 Laver Cup weekend, where Team World pulled off a surprising win over Team Europe. The boys dive into Fritz’s insane level, hands out MVP honors, and review Andre Agassi’s debut as Team World captain. Whilst Italy swept USA at the Billie Jean King Cup, the gang debate whether it's current format is falling short....

The gang's all here and we're diving headfirst into all things Laver Cup. Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie look back at the very first edition, from Jack and John’s doubles wins to some of the wildest on-court moments. They debate whether the event can keep its spark without the Big 3, and why Carlos Alcaraz already feels essential for Team Europe. The crew breaks down the format, payouts, and shares a...

The boys are back to kick off your week in style! Following a packed weekend in Dallas, John and Steve break down Nothing Major’s inaugural Red Bull Flugtag flight. Did the Unforced Errors fly? With the Davis Cup underway the dive into the results and chat through the biggest results so far. Plus the gang are joined by the winner of our US Open bracket challenge, Victor! Life Advice returns and th...

It’s Red Bull Flugtag week, and the boys are checking in ahead of the inaugural Nothing Major flight! Sam, Steve, and John are joined by special guest Blair Henley to recap this year’s US Open and share what it’s really like reporting from a Grand Slam. Sam’s been working hard on a brand-new segment... and he’s excited to debut it  Plus, the Major Mailbag is back as the gang answers a fresh batch...

The US Open is over, and the guys are here to break it all down. Sam, Jack, John, and Steve dive into the men’s and women’s finals and what really decided them. Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Jannik Sinner with a relentlessness performance that capped off a dominant campaign. Did Sinner ever really have a shot, or was it always Alcaraz’s title to lose? The guys don’t exactly see eye to eye! In the wom...

The US Open semis were electric, and we’re here to break it all down before the finals. John, Stevie, and Jack dive into the women’s battles, highlighting Anisimova’s redemption as she took down Osaka in an amazing match and now faces Sabalenka. How far can Amanda go if she wins?  On the men’s side, we discuss whether this could be Djokovic’s last shot, the Alcaraz-Sinner dominance, and our though...

The quarterfinals in New York brought plenty of fireworks, and we’re breaking it all down before looking ahead to the semifinals. Novak Djokovic was clinical against Taylor Fritz and now sets up a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz. Is Novak the greatest athlete of all time? We debate it. Jannik Sinner’s dominance rolls on as he heads into a big showdown with Felix Auger-Aliassime, but does Fel...

The pod hits triple digits, and Sam immediately blows the budget - dropping $663 on hotel laundry in New York. That fiasco sets the tone for an episode packed with shaky quarterfinal predictions, a surprisingly deep dive into life choices, and a full Round 4 recap. From Anna Wintour lurking courtside to Jason Biggs randomly popping up, the celebrity sightings nearly stole the show… nearly. The guy...

Round 3 of the US Open had everything: injuries, drama, and plenty of star power in the stands. We dig into Ben Shelton’s tough setback, Sinner’s tricky test against Shapo, Alcaraz’s dominant run, and Taylor Fritz quietly holding strong. And yes, we even get into the celeb scene, from Russell Wilson and LL Cool J courtside to who didn’t quite make the “celebrity cut.” On the women’s side, Coco Gau...

We’ve got a special guest… John McEnroe crashes the pod — and yes, we’re serious! Steve, Sam, John, and Johnny Mac break down the latest results and hottest storylines, from which American he sees with the most potential, to Medvedev’s fine, and the tense Townsend–Ostapenko exchange. We also dig into Jack Draper’s unexpected withdrawal, highlight the standout performances of Alcaraz and Sinner, an...

Round 1 of the US Open had it all: celebrity gossip, bad haircuts, and Daniil Medvedev screaming at photographers.  We start with the essential Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce update (because, priorities), then break down Carlos Alcaraz’s brother-approved buzzcut.  Medvedev’s meltdown gets the full debate treatment, with zero agreement on who was right. Venus Williams throws it back with flashes of vint...

We dive into the main draws of the US Open, breaking down the most exciting first-round matchups and sharing our picks to win it all. Expect some surprise calls on the women’s side, while on the men’s side, most of us agree there’s one clear favorite. We also get into the mixed doubles action, including the impressive run of Vavassori and Errani against top singles stars... including how we offici...

The Nothing Major podcast goes LIVE for the very first time, straight from the heart of US Open Fan Week, the Fountain Plaza Stage. Sam, John, and Jack host their first live pod in front of a rowdy crowd, hungry for free hats, laughs, and unfiltered takes! Sam announces the launch of tennis’ original Bracket Challenge for the US Open and reveals our biggest prize yet! The boys share memories of ic...