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Indian Wells is delivering pure chaos, and Jack, John, Sam and Steve are here to break it all down! With Zverev and Djokovic both crashing out early, what does this mean for the rest of the draw? The boys debate whether Novak’s slump is just a blip or something bigger…. The crew take a hard look at their own terrible predictions (spoiler: they were WAY off) before debuting a brand new segment, ‘Gossip Corner’, diving into the juiciest off-court drama, from Ben Shelton’s online flirting to the biggest celebrity sightings at the tournament. (00:00) Welcome to the Show! (01:25) Upsets Galore: Zverev’s Early Exit (03:40) Bouncing Back: How to Overcome a Rough Patch (07:43) What’s Up with Novak? (13:38) Watanuki Stuns Tiafoe (16:16) Notable Results from the Day (17:25) Revisiting Our Predictions (22:22) New Segment: Gossip Corner (27:37) The Hottie Trophy Hunt: Tracking Down Berrettini (28:33) Who Takes the Title? Final Predictions (29:32) Wrapping Up – See You Next Time!

The boys are back to break down all things Indian Wells—the tournament that might just be the "Fifth Slam" (or not, depending on who you ask). Steve Johnson shares his struggles as a civilian trying to navigate the grounds, while Sam Querrey reveals his high school squad’s sneaky ticketing tactics and Jack Sock reminisces about wild doubles rides with John Isner. Who’s the man to beat this year? Alcaraz? Djokovic? Maybe Berrettini with his Hottie Bracket trophy and an Olive Garden gift card? The crew makes their predictions, picks their dark horses, and debate if winning Miami is actually better than winning Indian Wells. Plus, Sam and Steve are on the ground hunting for locker room gossip—so stay tuned! 00:00 Introduction to Indian Wells Discussion 00:38 Player Experiences and Qualifying Rounds 01:25 Navigating the Tournament as a Retired Player 05:26 Fan Experience and Tournament Atmosphere 07:57 Memorable Matches and Personal Highlights 08:42 Debate: Indian Wells vs. Other Tournaments 11:35 Favorite Courts and Facilities 12:33 Doubles Matches and Unique Experiences 13:17 Personal Memories and Reflections 22:05 Worst Memories at Indian Wells 23:38 Memories from Indian Wells 25:00 2025 Indian Wells Field Overview 26:49 Carlos Alcaraz: The Man to Beat? 27:31 Court Surface Changes at Indian Wells 30:51 Novak Djokovic's Return 34:41 Top Players Outside the Top 8 Seeds 40:08 American Players to Watch 42:11 Predicting the Champions 44:36 Indian Wells Trivia and Fun 47:01 Wrapping Up and Announcements

This week, we dive into Tomas Machac's unexpected rise as he claims his first career title in Acapulco, all amidst a week of food poisoning drama and top seeds dropping like flies. We also break down Stefanos Tsitsipas’ dominant win in Dubai, explore the racquet switch that might be working wonders, and debate if this new version of Tsitsipas is here to stay. Plus, we crown Matteo Berrettini the winner of the inaugural Nothing Major Hottie Bracket—and give you the inside scoop on the upcoming trophy ceremony in Indian Wells. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:25 Weekly Episode Structure and Naming Discussion 02:33 Dubai and Acapulco Event Recap 03:05 Acapulco: Food Poisoning Chaos 03:37 Player Experiences and Challenges in Acapulco 08:55 Tomas Maha's Victory and Player Insights 14:26 Dubai Event Highlights and Predictions 16:16 Wilson's New Racket: A Game Changer? 17:06 Sitsipas' Performance in Dubai 17:38 Felix's Fortunate Wins 19:37 Zverev's Struggles and Comeback 22:39 American Women Shine in Tennis 24:03 Fritz's Health Concerns 26:58 ATP Hotty Bracket Results 30:49 Upcoming Guest: Riley Opelka

Jack, John, Sam and Stevie are back with a jam packed loaded Major Mailbag! We’re answering your biggest questions, from how player pensions actually work to the wild world of tennis sponsorships, who gets paid, how much, and why some players switch gear for cash.  Plus, deep dives into Acapulco’s late-night chaos, legendary player parties, and whether tournaments should have a match curfew. Oh, and we settle the ultimate debate—should you be allowed to wear shorts on a plane? Also, Sam takes a trip down memory lane, reliving his unforgettable 2017 Acapulco title run, where he took down Rafael Nadal in the final. From perfect conditions to post-match chocolate milk, we get all the details on the best week of his career. 00:00 Introduction and Mailbag Day 00:22 Debate: Shorts on Airplanes 05:00 Acapulco Tournament Insights 08:25 Memorable Matches and Player Parties 15:05 Mailbag: Tournament Selection and Tennis Memories 18:50 Watch Sponsorships in Tennis 20:07 Brand Deals and Sponsorships 22:45 Understanding Tennis Pensions 25:49 Airline Miles and Travel Perks 30:01 Creating the Ultimate Tennis Player 32:50 Hottest Guys in Tennis 34:42 Trivia and Wrap-Up

Big news—Nothing Major is coming to you twice a week! Every Monday, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie will discuss the latest tennis results and the biggest headlines to kick off the week. This week, the boys break down Rublev’s dominance as the undisputed 500 king, Rio’s laughably weak draw, and the latest drama from the Hottie Bracket.  Plus, should South America finally get a Masters 1000? And why does Rio feel like the sweatiest tournament on tour? 00:00 Introduction and Show Format Update 01:18 Doha and Rio Highlights 01:55 Rublev's Performance and Future Prospects 03:08 Felix and Draper's Journey 05:51 Novak Djokovic and Alcaraz Analysis 12:07 Rio Tournament and South American Swing 19:34 WTA Highlights: Andre Eva's Breakthrough 21:32 Housekeeping and Upcoming Events 23:25 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

In this week's episode, Jack, John, Sam and Steve weigh in on tennis' biggest headlines! With Jannik Sinner’s three-month suspension sparking debate throughout the sport, the U.S. Open is shaking up mixed doubles, ditching the traditional format for a high-stakes, 16-team showdown with a million-dollar prize. The boys chat about tennis’ newest rising star, João Fonseca, who just became the youngest South American ATP champ since 2001. They also give a shoutout to John’s favorite doubles partner, Diego Schwartzman, who got a well-deserved farewell in Buenos Aires. And finally, Tommy Paul steps into the Hot Seat in the Part 2 of his guest appearance. From his biggest wins to the matches he’d take back, Tommy breaks it all down, including the one shot he’d steal from the Nothing Major crew (spoiler: it’s not John’s return game). 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:47 Pickleball Slam and Event Recap 05:03 Diego Schwartzman's Retirement 09:16 Al Fonseca's First ATP Title 15:41 Yannick Sinner's Suspension Controversy 23:04 US Open Mixed Doubles Initiative 29:08 Controversy in Doubles Tennis 29:29 Mixed Doubles: Exhibition or Competition? 30:13 US Open Fan Week and Ticketing 30:37 Eric Bak's Influence on Doubles 31:45 Tommy Paul Interview: Part Two 32:01 Tennis Confessions and Fun Questions 33:04 Ranking Tennis Players and Matches 40:25 Hot Guy Tournament and Player Reactions 44:02 Stevie's Punishment and Celebrity DMs 48:09 Merch Announcement and Trivia

After months of being ghost, World No. 9 Tommy Paul joins the podcast! And boy was it worth the wait! Tommy opens up about his wild days as a junior, why he almost went to college, and how partying nearly derailed his tennis career. He shares stories of growing up in the same generation as fellow Americans, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Reilly Opelka, and revealing who was the best at 14 (spoiler: not Fritz), and why Taylor was by far the worst athlete in the group. Tommy also reveals his actual rock-bottom moment, the insane reason he almost had John Isner as his coach for a tournament, and why he thought he could win Wimbledon last year. Later, Sam, Jack, John and Steve break down the viral prize money debate and compare ATP's revenue share to other major sports. Plus, an update on the ATP Hottie Contest bracket (who’s the early favorite?) and the fallout from the legendary Steve vs. Sam Pickleball showdown. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:51 Super Bowl Recap and Reactions 02:43 Dallas and Rotterdam Tournaments 13:09 Delray Beach and Legends Matches 19:39 Tommy Paul Interview 29:22 Reflecting on Partying Days 30:17 Turning Point and Consequences 32:11 Career Challenges and Breakthroughs 34:10 Climbing the Rankings 35:12 Coaching and Mentorship 42:57 Tennis as a Passion vs. Job 43:34 Tennis Popularity and Celebrity Status 46:10 Revenue Share in Tennis 56:37 Trivia and Wrap-Up

Post-Aussie Open blues? We’ve got you covered. The guys break down the indoor season in the US and Europe, covering why some players skip the brutal Rotterdam field and how the new ATP 500 in Dallas is making waves. Meanwhile, John looks back on his brutal decision to ditch Memphis for the Rio Golden Swing with Jack—cramps, regrets, and a missed Super Bowl included. Then, it’s time for the Davis Cup snake draft—who builds the ultimate US squad? And, of course, we settle the age-old debate: Who’s the hottest guy on tour? Tommy Paul? Berrettini (but only in pants)? We’re making it official with an 8-man knockout draw to let the people decide! Also, Steve and Sam finally face off in the most anticipated pickleball showdown of the year. Spoiler: One of them nearly dies. Oh, and speaking of near-death experiences—turns out Sam is not the guy you want dog-sitting. Just ask John’s (miraculously still alive) pup. 00:00 Welcome to Nothing Major! 01:33 Hard pass on European indoor tournaments 02:44 Carlitos’ strategy for Rotterdam 05:22 Steve’s guide to picking the right tournaments 07:12 John’s Golden Swing horror story 11:25 Home Sweet Home: Playing in the U.S. 15:55 How Sam almost killed John’s dog 18:47 Ranking the hottest guys on Tour 21:41 Davis Cup’s unexpected MMA moments 25:14 Tension, trash talk, and (almost) punches 29:51 US Davis Cup Snake Draft showdown 34:08 The Ultimate Pickleball Challenge—Final results 41:38 Wrapping up with Nothing Major Trivia!

WTA former World No. 2 and three-time major finalist Ons Jabeur joins this week's episode! Ons opens up about the unique challenges of growing up playing tennis in Tunisia, balancing her career with her personal life and the pressure of chasing that elusive major. Ons is quizzed on the working dynamic of having her spouse in her team, the mental battle of playing in Slam finals, and whether she thinks she has the best dropshot in tennis... Plus Jack, John, Sam and Steve get into a heated debate about the best and worst airports in the world, the weird February stretch of the tennis calendar, and the top journeymen in ATP history. (00:00) Intro (00:24) Nothing Major is back! (01:08) What is the best airport in America? (03:32) The worst airport in the world: Atlanta (05:30) Did John like Davis Cup Week after the Australian Open? (07:08) Playing tournaments in the US after the AO (11:48) Welcome, Ons Jabeur! (12:21) How is it to grow up in Tunisia aiming to be a tennis player? (14:50) Jabeur’s tennis style. Has she a better drop shot than Alcaraz? (16:30) Karim Kamoun, her husband and coach (19:00) Motherhood and tennis (21:40) Which Grand Slam final was she closer to win? (22:50) The pressure difference between a Major final and other events (26:00) What is her favourite part of the WTA Tour? (26:35) Ons’ favourite tournaments (27:32) Best friends on tour (28:07) Get in the Top 5 or stay in the Top 5: what is tougher? (28:40) Takes on Sabalenka, Swiatek, Gauff and Andreeva (31:55) Random questions for Ons (34:00) Jabeur’s platform as a Tennis Commissioner (36:40) Build a perfect player with NMP games (38:38) Dealing with the betting system (40:37) Fan questions: Who is your daddy in tennis? (45:52) Pre-game rituals from players (51:00) Final trivia question

The 2025 Australian Open has wrapped, and we’re putting a bow on two week of Something Major with our Finals reaction. The boys discuss Madison Keys finally claiming her first Grand Slam title in an unforgettable final, ending a decade-long wait in spectacular fashion, and personal stories about the AO women's champ. On the men’s side, we reflect on Jannik Sinner's continued reign of dominance, clinching back-to-back Aussie Open titles, and debate what's next for Alexander Zverev. But it’s not all about the Finals. The Snake Draft chaos comes to a head, Sam and Stevie gear up for a hilarious pickleball showdown, and fan-submitted questions take us on a few entertaining detours. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:22 Welcoming the Audience 01:07 Madison Keys' Grand Slam Victory 01:54 Personal Reflections on Madison Keys 03:02 Madison Keys' Journey and Challenges 08:37 Equipment Changes and Their Impact 12:28 Men's Final: Yannick Sinner vs. Sasha Veev 13:03 Sasha Veev's Struggles and Reflections 14:57 Sinner's Dominance and Future Prospects 20:31 Sasha Veev's Future and Potential 26:47 Pickleball Challenge Announcement 27:45 Keeping the Results Secret 28:17 Debating the Game Format 29:34 Predicting the Match Outcome 30:44 Keys to Victory 33:04 Fan Questions and Trivia 43:06 Concluding Remarks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.