Nothing Major 111: Shanghai, Court Speed Controversy, and Hall of Fame Fed | EP 111
Oct 6, 2025
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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 performance. The gang also weighs in on Amanda Anisimova's backhand dominance and Gael Monfils' recently announced retirement.
00:00 Intro & Weekly News Rundown
00:41 Sam’s Rant: Banned from the Club Team?!
02:37 The Great USTA Rule Debate
05:51 Blair Takes Over: No Man’s Land
06:13 The Court Speed Controversy
11:10 Surviving the Shanghai Sauna
16:03 Amanda Anisimova’s Beijing Comeback
19:41 Gael Monfils Says Goodbye
21:19 Farewell Season: Tournament Send-Offs
24:25 The Mascot Hand-Holding Controversy
27:35 Tokyo & Beijing: The Best of the Week
33:00 Federer’s Hall of Fame Nomination
37:23 Wrap-Up 🎧
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 performance. The gang also weighs in on Amanda Anisimova's backhand dominance and Gael Monfils' recently announced retirement.
00:00 Intro & Weekly News Rundown
00:41 Sam’s Rant: Banned from the Club Team?!
02:37 The Great USTA Rule Debate
05:51 Blair Takes Over: No Man’s Land
06:13 The Court Speed Controversy
11:10 Surviving the Shanghai Sauna
16:03 Amanda Anisimova’s Beijing Comeback
19:41 Gael Monfils Says Goodbye
21:19 Farewell Season: Tournament Send-Offs
24:25 The Mascot Hand-Holding Controversy
27:35 Tokyo & Beijing: The Best of the Week
33:00 Federer’s Hall of Fame Nomination
37:23 Wrap-Up 🎧