Nothing Major 117: Fonseca Brilliance, WTA Finals & the Race to Turin | EP 117
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Oct 27, 2025 The crew dives into Joao Fonseca's impressive win in Basel, highlighting his powerful forehand and error management. Jannik Sinner's indoor dominance raises eyebrows, especially with his cramping issues. A hilarious travel story from Basel to Paris adds a light-hearted touch. The discussion shifts to the ATP Finals race and predictions for the WTA Finals, with intriguing picks from the hosts. They also explore the implications of a new Masters event in Saudi Arabia and the controversy surrounding appearance fees in tennis.
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Fonseca's Breakout At Basel
- João Fonseca played a breakthrough, controlled week in Basel and claimed a big 500 title at 19.
- Steve Johnson and Jack Sock highlighted his huge forehand and reduced errors as keys to the win.
Protect Yourself For Bigger Events
- If players are injured late in the season, prioritize recovery to target bigger upcoming events like Paris 1000s.
- John Isner argued withdrawals after a set often aim to preserve fitness for more valuable tournaments ahead.
Sinner's Indoor Dominance
- Jannik Sinner's indoor form is dominant, extending a long indoor winning streak and showing elite consistency.
- The hosts compared his indoor mastery to Rafael Nadal on clay as a surface-specific dominance analogy.