In this exciting episode, the guys wrap up the last regular Friday edition before the Australian Open kicks off and we switch into Something Major! 
They dive into early takes on the Australian Open, which includes some hilarious impressions. 
Then, Sam & Stevie are joined by the ladies from The Player's Box - Desirae Krawczyk, Jennifer Brady, Jessica Pegula, and Madison Keys - for an epic collaboration. Highlights include ATP pet peeves, insights on life on tour and the much anticipated ATP Tinder Part 3!

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00:00 Introduction
00:44 Early Takes on the Australian Open
01:33 Predictions
04:54 Australian Open Qualifying and Media Coverage
13:20 Interview with The Player's Box
26:59 Rising Stars and Rivalries in Women's Tennis
28:03 Intimidating Opponents and Game Styles
29:56 Balancing Personal Life and Professional Tennis
31:27 Tennis Fashion and Player Personalities
32:55 Starting Young on the Tour
39:35 Rapid Fire Questions
43:57 ATP Tinder Part 3
50:11 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

The guys kick things off with some rapid-fire news, including Tsitsipas’ outfit in Adelaide, the Sinner vs. Alcaraz exhibition, and Milos Raonic’s retirement.

They then break down the recent tournaments in Brisbane, Hong Kong, and the United Cup, along with a quick recap of the Battle of the Sexes. To close things out, they spin a Wheel featuring players ranked 40–100 to decide which player they’re unofficially sponsoring for the year.

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:12 Sam in New Zealand

03:09 Fashion Critique and Red Carpet Highlights

05:37 Sinner Alcaraz exhibition

07:39 Milos Raonic's Retirement

09:46 United Cup Recap a

13:15 Brisbane Tournament Results

15:06 Medvedev's Unique Winning Streak

17:16 Aesthetically Pleasing Tennis Games

20:48 Hong Kong Tournament Results

24:15 Battle of the Sexes Debate

26:11 Curious Case of Wild Cards

27:17 Retirement Tours and Wild Cards

29:42 Wheel of Fate 

37:11 Future Segment Ideas

In this episode of Nothing Major, the guys kick things off with their 2026 predictions, covering topics like which player will win their first tour-level title, Masters 1000 winners, breakthrough players, and more! After sharing their insights, they dive into an incredible interview with the next-gen tennis star, Learner Tien. Learner talks about his relationship with coach Michael Chang, facing Sinner in a final, and the story behind flying economy class after a title win. 

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:27 2026 Predictions: First Tour Level Title
04:06 2026 Predictions: First Masters 1000 
06:19 2026 Predictions: Breakthrough Players
09:17 2026 Predictions: Top 10 Debuts
11:15 2026 Predictions: Biggest Falloffs
13:27 2026 Predictions: Rivalling the New Two
16:08 2026 Predictions: Grand Slam Winners
22:19 Interview with Learner Tian
24:49 Reflecting on Career Decisions
25:07 Next Gen Title
26:31 Handling Pressure and Expectations
30:16 Financial Management and Family Support
31:18 Hitting Stride and Confidence Boosts
37:12 Coaching Partnership with Michael Chang
44:39 Winning First ATP Title
50:43 Tour Experiences
57:18 Goals and Reflections for 2026