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On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam and Stevie take the reins and welcome Diana Shnaider fresh off her Roland-Garros semifinal run.

Diana talks about the quick turnaround from Paris to grass season, why she chose NC State as a top junior, and what college tennis was really like before making the leap to the pro tour.
She also breaks down her French Open run, including her win over Madison Keys, her battle with Aryna Sabalenka, and the lessons she took from reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal. Plus, thoughts on working with Sascha Bajin & life on tour.

The guys finish on fan questions covering first-class travel, tennis finances, Survivor, and social etiquette.

00:00 Show Intro
00:14 Hosts and Week Preview
00:46 Meet Diana Shnaider
01:16 Name Pronunciation Story
02:33 Home in Moscow
03:36 Early Sports and Hobbies
04:46 Why NC State
10:38 College Life Shock
13:43 Dorm Life and Crowds
15:51 TV Shows and Staying
17:05 Prize Money Talk
18:04 Post College Coaching
18:54 Bandana and Style
20:22 Lefty Game Identity
21:17 French Open Breakthrough
24:39 Beating Sabalenka
27:49 Semifinal Pressure Shift
32:25 Tournament Room Requests
33:13 Coach Sasha Impact
36:00 Hottie Bracket Drama
37:07 F1 Favorites and Karting
38:41 No License Confession
40:36 Post Interview Reactions
42:18 Bracket Winner Shoutout
43:15 Life Advice Travel Class
45:17 Tennis Team Expenses
46:50 Survivor Host Debate
48:13 Retire That Story
49:19 Champ Name Dilemma
52:17 Show Wrap and Goodbye

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On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie tackle the hottest topic in tennis: John Isner eating on the podcast.

Then they get into the biggest story of the week: Serena Williams is back. Serena’s return to doubles at Queen’s sparks a debate about whether she could make a real singles comeback—and whether anyone should count her out.

The guys also break down Ben Shelton’s clutch title run in Stuttgart, Kamil Majchrzak’s shocking grass-court breakthrough in ’s-Hertogenbosch, and Donna Vekic’s Queen’s Club title as a lucky loser (plus a quick lesson on how lucky losers actually work).

Plus: Wimbledon prize money, Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist checkup, and rumblings of a US Open mixed doubles boycott.

00:00 Intro
00:22 The Chewing Controversy
02:51 Stuttgart Shelton’s Grass Breakthrough
07:53 Fritz vs Drop Shot Problem
10:36 Den Bosch Name Chaos
11:19 Majchrzak Shocks the Top 10
15:59 Queen’s WTA Vekic Lucky Loser Run
22:33 Major News Serena Doubles Comeback
24:51 Grass Injury Woes
24:58 Fixing Slippery Courts
25:56 Serena Wimbledon Talk
27:20 Mixed Doubles Boycott Buzz
29:39 Wimbledon Prize Money
30:15 Alcaraz Wrist Update
33:57 Stevie Stats Grass Kings
35:00 Servebot Shelton Edition
35:53 World Cup Detour
37:12 Shelton’s Free Cars
39:00 Queens vs Halle Fields
42:17 Berlin Stacked Draw
43:15 Wrap Up

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On the first-ever Thursday episode of Nothing Major, John, Sam, and Stevie review their pre–Monte Carlo clay buy/sell picks, highlighting calls on Arthur Fils, Flavio Cobolli, Joao Fonseca, Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti, and Adrian Mannarino, before shifting to fresh grass-court buys and sells. 

They update their ATP Fantasy team and standings, make a full grass-season reset around Jannik Sinner, and debate roster value picks and alternates. 

The guys also talk World Cup excitement and timing in North America, spin a “wildcard wheel” to pick extra national teams to follow, and answer fan questions on bugs and bees on court, judging grunts, and an Isner-vs-Opelka hypothetical.

00:00 Thursday Episode Kickoff
01:22 Clay Picks Recap
03:23 Stevie and John Results
06:53 New Grass Picks
12:10 Fantasy Team Shakeup
17:07 Finalizing Fantasy Picks
17:30 Join the ATP Fantasy League
17:50 World Cup Hype Check
19:49 Tour Life During World Cup
21:27 Wildcard Wheel Soccer Teams
26:59 Fan Questions Nature Moments
29:30 Grunts Locker Room Talk
31:07 Isner vs Opelka Debate
31:55 Wrap Up and Grass Swing

On this Roland-Garros finals edition of Something Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson recap a dramatic men’s final as Alexander Zverev wins his first Grand Slam, regrouping after a tense fourth-set tiebreak and cruising 6-1 in the fifth to beat Cobolli. They also discuss what the title means for his legacy and Hall of Fame case. They debate whether Zverev can add more majors with Sinner and Alcaraz looming, then shift to the women’s final where Andreeva wins easily in straight sets ending the Cinderella run from Chwalinska and sparking debate about Andreeva’s place among the WTA elite. They also share behind-the-scenes Roland-Garros TV moments, conclude their bracket contest winners.

00:00 Intro
00:17 Roland Garros Recap Setup
01:30 Final Match Breakdown
02:37 Fourth Set Turning Point
03:16 Bathroom Break Reset
06:27 Pressure Off In Fifth
08:32 Hall Of Fame Resume
10:04 More Majors Debate
12:05 Sweaty Shirt Rant
14:10 Sam Gets Roasted Live
15:44 Cobolli Future Outlook
20:25 Was The Event Meh
21:53 Andreeva Ends Cinderella Run
23:12 Why Fans Loved Poland Garros
25:03 Is Andreeva Top Tier Now
28:01 Wimbledon Wildcard Debate
29:29 Roland Garros Green Room Stories
32:10 Bracket Punishments And Results
35:28 Winners Prizes And Wrap Up

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Sam Querrey and John Isner open from Paris after the Roland-Garros semifinals. They recap the first men’s semifinal that never happened after Matteo Arnaldi pulled out with an illness minutes before playing Cobolli, likely worsened by Arnaldi’s heavy time on court. 

They then discuss Alexander Zverev beating Jakub Menšík, crediting Zverev’s high first-serve percentage and baseline control, and preview the final with the guys having Zverev as the clear favorite despite slow starts. 

Plus they cover the women’s semis: Maya Chwalinska’s dream run continues after defeating Diana Shnaider with crafty variety and Mirra Andreeva routing Marta Kostyuk comfortably to set up an Andreeva vs Chwalinska final.

00:00 Paris Semifinal Scene
00:29 Show Intro and Crew
01:35 Tournament Vibes Dip
02:48 Arnaldi Withdraws Late
05:38 Zverev Handles Mensik
07:00 Why Zverev Looks Unplayable
08:03 Stats Confusion and Tactics
10:07 Ties and Ironing Break
10:55 Final Preview Zverev vs Cobolli
13:02 Matchup Edges and Haircut Talk
14:46 Zverev Slow Starts Concern
17:03 Women Semis Shock
17:51 Chwalinska Crafty Game
19:22 Underdog Hotel Story
21:05 Wimbledon Wildcard Stakes
22:01 Andreeva Dominates Kostyuk
23:56 Finals Matchup Predictions
26:01 Bracket Time Traveler
26:58 Wrap Up 

Thank you to Tennis Channel for the use of the Paris footage. 

From the green room, Sam & John join Stevie as he kicks off the show with his take on a "Lefkoe style" opener. 
The crew recaps a dramatic set of Roland-Garros quarterfinals, led by impressive runs from Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik, and Cobolli. They break down the biggest performances, debate who has the edge heading into the semifinals, and discuss what's stood out most from the second week in Paris.

On the women’s side, they react to Sabalenka’s title hopes coming to an abrupt end and Shnaider’s continued rise. Plus, semifinal predictions and an update on the Nothing Major bracket standings.

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00:00 French Open Stakes
00:51 Cold Open Roast
01:36 Rating the Monologue
03:22 Show Intro and Banter
04:17 Quarterfinals Setup
05:00 Mensik Beats Fonseca
08:54 Zverev Rolls Jodar
11:38 Cobolli Upsets Felix
16:28 DMV Celebrity Tangent
17:09 Women Quarterfinal Shock
18:31 Windy Match Debate
19:44 Semifinal Surprise Run
20:42 Hermes Bag Detour
21:27 Kostyuk Streak Talk
23:03 Semifinals Set Recap
24:14 Men Semifinal Picks
27:09 Women Semifinal Picks
28:19 Guest Plans Bracket Drama
29:53 Wrap Up Thanks

From the green room Sam & John join Stevie after John poetically introduces the show. The crew recaps a wild Roland-Garros Round of 16, led by Joao Fonseca’s four-set win over Casper Ruud and a controversial line call that sparks a Hawk-Eye vs. linespeople debate. They hit Zverev’s straight-sets win as he becomes a heavy favorite & 19-year-old Jodar rallying from two sets down vs. Pablo Carreno Busta. 

On the women’s side, they react to the first women’s night match in 3 years (Sabalenka vs. Osaka), Kostyuk upsetting four-time champ Swiatek, other results, quarterfinal predictions with a surprise guest, and an update on the Nothing Major bracket standings! https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor

00:00 Roland Garros Cold Open
00:28 Bloopers and Banter
01:41 Show Setup and Guests
02:07 Fonseca Upsets Ruud
02:50 Hawk Eye Controversy
04:07 Fonseca Forehand Power
06:22 Zverev Takes Control
08:19 JodarComeback Win
09:53 Cobolli Adavances
12:07 Felix and Berrettini Recap
13:24 Kwame Match and Fine
18:27 Night Match
20:15 Swiatek Upset 
22:22 Wild Third Set Drama
23:23 Keys Collapses vs Schneider
24:58 Iga Confidence Check
25:31 Men's Quarterfinal Picks
28:19 Special Guest Women's Picks
30:33 Bracket Leaderboard Update
31:43 Subscribe Banter and Wrap
32:59 Final Goodbyes

John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest matches of the year as João Fonseca takes down Novak Djokovic in a five set thriller at Roland Garros. The gang breaks down Fonseca’s incredible comeback, Djokovic’s stunning five set record, and whether the draw is now wide open for a first time Grand Slam champion.

Meanwhile, Casper Ruud survives Tommy Paul in another five setter, Zverev suddenly finds himself carrying favorite pressure, and the guys debate who’s left standing in a draw that has completely exploded over the past few days.

On the women’s side, Coco Gauff crashes out against Potapova, Iga Swiątek starts looking like vintage Iga again, and the crew closes with Round of 16 predictions, and one final argument over whether they could score a penalty kick against a Champions League goalkeeper.

00:00 We're Back!
02:32 New Slam Champion Incoming
03:00 Fonseca Stuns Djokovic
06:50 Novak Praise and Big Stats
12:27 Ruud Survives Tommy Paul
15:19 Michelsen vs Jodar Drama
18:40 Mens Draw Wide Open 
19:31 Svajda Story and Cerundolo Bad x Good Brother Debate
22:15 Zverev Pressure and Other Results
26:16 Womens Draw 
28:13 Gauff Match Breakdown
30:33 Other Seeds Rolling
31:24 Another Upset Analysis
32:57 Cirstea Double Bagel
34:02 Round Of 16 Picks
37:10 Bracket Challenge & Champions League Penalties Debate
39:44 Goodbye

John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest upsets EVER at a Major, as Jannik Sinner completely collapses from 6-3, 6-2, 5-1 up against Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the Paris heat. 

The boys debate the controversial mid match timeout and whether heat might genuinely be Sinner’s biggest weakness, leading to a full discussion on genetics, body cooling, acclimation, and what he may need to change long term to survive brutal Slam conditions.

Elsewhere at French Open, Frances Tiafoe survives Hubert Hurkacz in five and celebrates by ripping the shirt off, Moise Kouame turns Lenglen into complete chaos, and Jakub Menšík wins a 13-11 fifth set breaker while cramping so badly he leaves the court in a wheelchair. 

Plus: João Fonseca’s comeback, Novak Djokovic keeping the “25” dream alive, and the Alejandro Davidovich Fokina coaching split becoming the messiest storyline in Paris.

On the women’s side, Elena Rybakina suffers the biggest upset of Round 2, Serena Williams comeback rumors start flying again, and the crew closes with Round 3 predictions, bracket standings, and a looming punishment for whoever finishes last.

00:00 Welcome Back!
00:21 Sinner Shocking Collapse
01:33 Wozniacki Joins Desk
02:42 Heat + Cramps Debate
06:20 Upset Magnitude Talk
09:29 Kouame and Teens Breakthrough
11:53 Tiafoe Outlasts Hurkacz
14:05 Other Results
15:09 Mensik Marathon Cramping
16:04 Fokina Coaching Drama 
17:55 Rybakina Shock Upset
19:46 Baptiste Dramatic Injury 
23:09 Serena Comeback Rumors
27:13 Round 3 Predictions
28:24 Bracket Update And Goodbye!

Something Major is officially back. John, Sam, and Steve return from Paris to break down a chaotic opening round at Roland-Garros: surprise exits, brutal heat, questionable scheduling, and a few retirement-era feelings creeping in. Paris also says goodbye to Stan Wawrinka and hometown hero Gaël Monfils, who may have given the fans one last classic five-set battle.

The guys revisit Medvedev’s latest clay-court disaster, while somehow Sam still thinks he’s got a chance against Sinner. They also break down Basavareddy’s fearless drop-shot clinic against Fritz and Casper Ruud surviving heat issues, a fourth-set bagel, and still finding a way through in five. 

On the women’s side, most top seeds handled business before Genie Bouchard joins the show to break down the draw and make her pick for the title... a pretty popular one!

Plus, things get predictably sidetracked with heat complaints, stomach issues, and Sam accidentally eating 30 multivitamins because he thought they were gummy candy... just another completely "normal" pod episode!

00:00 Something Major is BACK!
01:54 Stan / Monfils Last Dances
04:50 Court Placement Debate
06:21 Monfils Sendoff
07:56 Record Heat at Roland-Garros
09:03 Top Seeds Cruise and Ruud Survival
11:29 Americans and Rising Teens
13:33 Medvedev Shock Exit Debate
15:12 Sam's BIZARRE Vitamin Mishap
19:20 Women's Draw
20:24 Svitolina Survives
21:50 Americans And Upsets
23:52 Mens Round 2 Preview
26:58 Genie Joins Pod
30:15 Hockey Bar Detour?
30:51 Wrap Up