Nothing Major 75: US Open Mixed Doubles, Hypothetical Players 9-to-5 Jobs & Sam's Queen’s Title | EP 75
Jun 20, 2025
The hosts dive into the grass court season, sharing amusing tales from the Queen's tournament and revealing that its prestige may not be what it seems. They analyze the exciting new format for the US Open Mixed Doubles, highlighting dream team pairings like Alcaraz and Raducanu. The conversation takes a fun turn as they imagine what jobs top tennis players would have if they weren't on tour, picturing Alcaraz as a cabana boy and Sinner working at an amusement park, sparking lots of laughs.
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Steve's Queen's Experience
- Steve Johnson preferred playing Queen's Club for its atmosphere and amenities such as renting a house for family time.
- The concierge service at Queen's Club made the week low stress and enjoyable compared to Wimbledon.
Sam's Queen's Title Story
- Sam Querrey won Queen's Club in 2010 when it was not a 500-level tournament.
- Despite winning, he never beat a player inside the top 70 that week, which slightly deflated the achievement.
Winning Beyond Friendships
- Winning a tournament feels better when not beating a close friend in the final.
- However, securing the trophy ultimately matters most beyond such bittersweet feelings.