Roland Garros is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show from the second Grand Slam of 2025.

For the next two weeks, we’ll be dropping episodes every other day, keeping you locked in on all the action from Paris.

We kick off this episode with Rafa’s emotional retirement ceremony, then dive into the chaos and highlights from Round 1. From a few American shockers to business-like performances from the top seeds, there was no shortage of storylines through the first three days in the French capital.

The boys close out the episode by previewing Round 2 and revealing their updated Roland Garros men’s brackets. And finally, some exciting news: Nothing Major merch has officially landed!!

Grab yours now at Tennis Warehouse: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-NMPODPP.html

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:58 Rafael Nadal Tribute Discussion

02:38 First Round Upsets and Highlights

04:27 Medvedev vs. Norrie Match Analysis

07:27 American Players' Performance

11:06 Women's Tournament Highlights

13:58 Round Two Previews

16:03 Tommy Paul vs. Martin Fvi Analysis

16:46 Gael Monfils Match Update

17:18 Media Dining and Long Workdays

17:38 Richard Gasquet's Upcoming Match

17:47 Over/Under Game Predictions

18:26 Gasquet's Chances Against Sinner

20:29 Nadal vs. Federer Ceremony Comparison

21:44 Naming the Stadium After Nadal

23:42 Djokovic's Future Celebration

25:05 Wrap-Up and Merch Announcement

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Former World No. 7 and 18-time non-major winner, Richard Gasquet joins this week’s episode for the first of a special two-part interview.

Richard opens up about his decision to retire in 2025, the emotions around playing his final tournament at Roland Garros, his early memories facing the Nothing Major crew, and his hilarious odds of actually winning the French Open.

Plus, Sam and John relive a legendary Ethiopian dinner in Geneva en route to Paris, and Steve jumps in to break down the (slightly controversial) results of the Aura Draw.

Plus Sam and Stevie break down their recent match against two 4.5-level amateurs in the ultimate 0-40 challenge.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:32 Welcome Back and Personal Updates

01:47 French Open Preparations

02:48 Memories of Geneva

04:01 Ethiopian Dinner Adventure

08:05 Train Rides and Tournament Preparations

11:06 Favorite Hotels and Dining Spots in Paris

15:15 Qualifying Matches and Final French Open

18:08 Interview with Richard Gasquet

25:08 Reflecting on a Tennis Career

26:18 Memories of Monte Carlo 2008

27:17 The Final Grand Slam Attempt

29:47 A Lifetime in Tennis

32:36 Discussing the French Open Odds

37:23 Fun Tennis Challenges and Bracket Predictions

45:57 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

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With Sam still digging holes in Turks and Caicos and Jack on the move, John and Steve are running the show as they recap a blockbuster finals weekend in Rome.

The duo breaks down the Alcaraz vs. Sinner showdown and debates who’s the favorite heading into Roland Garros, plus they celebrate Jasmine Paolini’s emotional win on home soil.

Curious about why Tommy Paul isn’t making his car payments, John takes matters into his own hands with a surprise FaceTime attempt.

Steve reacts to the early surprises from the opening rounds of the Aura Draw, and the boys tease what’s next for the return of Something Major.

00:00 Introduction and Today's Agenda

00:35 Hosts and Missing Members

01:49 Recap of Rome Men's Final

09:12 Recap of Rome Women's Final

15:48 Upcoming ATP Schedule and Geneva Preview

19:02 Hamburg Tournament Insights

21:06 Sasha's Playing Style and Tournament Decisions

22:43 Tommy Paul's Car Payment Saga

24:07 FaceTiming Tommy Paul Live

27:58 The Aura Draw Quarterfinals

30:51 Upcoming French Open Coverage

31:51 Doubles Match with Sam Querrey

33:31 Tragic Loss in the Tennis Community

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As we head into finals weekend in Rome, the gang is back together to break down the latest stories from the Italian clay. Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie relive their best and worst memories in the Eternal City.

In this week’s Mailbag special, the boys tackle your questions, reminiscing about fanny pack tourist missions and the time Sam got hustled on a selfie stick.

They debate the importance of clay court shoes and ask: why don’t Americans win more clay titles in Europe?

Plus, is Rome’s court… kinda mid?

And finally, the Aura Draw is here but there’s still one wildcard slot up for grabs…

00:00 Introduction and Rome Finals Weekend Overview

00:22 Special Guests and Tournament Draw Announcement

02:09 Rome Story Time: Off-Court Memories

04:40 Hilarious Selfie Stick Incident

08:19 Favorite Restaurants and Dining Experiences in Rome

10:48 Memorable Matches and Doubles Titles

14:49 Rome Mailbag: Viewer Questions Answered

15:46 Wearable Technology in Tennis

17:46 The New Pope and Tennis

19:45 American Struggles on European Clay Courts

21:51 Rowdy Italian Tennis Crowds

22:38 Carlos Alcaraz's Early Warmups

24:15 Eating Italian Food While Competing

27:35 Clay Court vs. Hard Court Shoes

30:14 Ranking Rome's Center Court

32:22 Conclusion and Fan Mailbag

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With Sam and Jack on the road, John and Stevie are holding down the fort in this week’s Monday edition of Nothing Major.

Jannik Sinner is back and looking sharp. The boys break down his strong return in Rome, dive into the biggest storylines coming out of Italy, and look ahead to the French Open.

Plus, a special announcement about the upcoming Aura Draw...

00:00 Intro

02:15 Mother's Day

03:59 Rome

04:16 Sinner's Return

07:23 ATP Highlights

09:35 Taylor Fritz's Upset

12:54 Holger Rune's Surprising Loss

18:02 WTA Highlights

20:14 Iga Swiatek's Current Form

21:11 Top Contenders for the French Open

22:56 American Players to Watch at Roland Garros

25:32 Challenges of the European Clay Court Season

30:50 Upcoming Content

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As veterans of the Rome Masters, the boys break down the highs and lows of the Italian clay 1000, from navigating narrow locker room doors to battling with the tiniest towels of the season.

In true American fashion, John, Jack, Sam, and Steve decide to air their European pet peeves, from soupy eggs, twin beds pushed together, and 'Mr. Bean cars'.

With the NCAA season reaching its climax, college tennis legend Steve Johnson leads the crew in drafting their all-time Men's NCAA tennis team. Will Stevie draft himself?

Plus, as anticipation builds for Sam and Steve’s challenge match against two local amateurs, their opponents crash the pod to talk trash and preview the showdown. With every game starting at 0–40, can Sam and Stevie still pull off the win?

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:22 Discussing the Rome Masters Event

11:14 European Pet Peeves

20:47 All-Time Men's NCAA Tennis Team Draft

25:07 Debating the Best Tennis Players

25:39 Drafting Tennis Legends

27:21 Discussing Doubles Strategies

33:31 Introducing the Challengers

37:37 Match Preparations and Tactics

42:34 Merchandise Update and Conclusion

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It’s a wrap in Madrid and against all odds, someone from the Nothing Major crew actually made a correct prediction.

Following last week’s revelation that John Isner watches everything with subtitles, he’s back to gloat after receiving overwhelming support in the YouTube comments.

With Sinner’s return looming after his three-month suspension, Jack, John, Sam, and Steve discuss how the locker room might respond and which players are most in need of a big result before Roland Garros.

The crew also looks ahead to Rome, sharing their favorite courts, reflecting on the changing vibe of the iconic Pietrangeli, and battling through some clay-court trivia… where Sam catches a massive stray.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:21 Madrid Open Recap

01:09 Predictions and Subtitles Debate

05:01 Upcoming Rome Masters and Aura Draw

07:12 Men's Side Analysis: Casper Ruud and Jack Draper

14:21 WTA Side Analysis: Sabalenka and Gauff

21:23 Understanding Betting Odds

22:28 Naomi Osaka's Confidence Boost

25:15 Rome Tournament Preview: Men's Side

35:14 Rome Tournament Preview: Women's Side

37:46 Trivia Time: Most Matches in Rome History

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With the Madrid finals approaching, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie look back on their best and most forgettable performances on the Spanish clay.

But first, the boys kick off this week's episode off with heated debates around watching Netflix with subtitles and the best tennis movies of all time. Spoiler alert, you might want to head to the video version on YouTube to watch the guys react to a movie clip of Sam's shocker of a pick.

The guys then get their head back into the clay swing to discuss a few of Rafael Nadal's mind bending career clay court stats before jumping into a Madrid themed Major Mailbag. No shortage of banter from string tensions and co-ed tournaments to getting dirty in the clay. And last, but not least, Sam jumps into the hot seat to reflect on the 3 most painful clay court losses of his career.

00:00 Introduction and Mailbag Day

00:08 Discussing Madrid Results

00:57 Debate on Subtitles

04:33 Best Tennis Movies

08:14 Memorable Matches in Madrid

11:47 Rafael Nadal's Clay Court Dominance

15:27 Proposing Changes to Tennis Tournaments

16:26 Hot Coaches Bracket Tease

16:44 Podcast Uncertainty and New Initiatives

16:51 Introducing the Aura Draw Concept

16:57 Details and Examples of the Aura Draw

17:58 Fan Engagement and Suggestions

18:33 Mailbag: Masters 1000 on Clay in America

19:55 Mailbag: Comparing Clay Court Tournaments

20:33 Mailbag: Clay Court Challenges and Equipment

26:24 Mailbag: Blue Clay and Tournament Dynamics

27:00 Mailbag: Player Interactions at Tournaments

28:54 Mailbag: Opinions on Two-Week Masters Series

30:30 Reflecting on Tough Clay Court Losses

35:23 Roasting a Player: Sarah's Skills

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The power is back in Madrid, just in time for a new episode of Nothing Major!

Sam, Stevie, John, and Jack break down the latest results from Madrid, and discuss the power outage that has put the tournament on hold.

They dive into the sport’s biggest headlines: the growing pains of fully electronic officiating, Alexander Zverev’s phone incident, and Naomi Osaka’s surprising decision to enter a Challenger event.

Plus, with the NFL Draft wrapped up, the boys hold their own draft, picking their ultimate under-20 tennis dream team.

And after Sam’s amateur challenge idea sparked a buzz, the debate continues: who would actually come out on top?

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Madrid Tournament

00:37 Power Outage and Electronic Line Calling Issues

01:57 Player Reactions to Line Calling Controversies

03:13 Discussion on ATP Umpires and Their Roles

05:45 Unexpected Delays and Player Experiences

06:26 NFL Draft and Tennis Player Draft Picks

08:05 Novak Djokovic's Recent Struggles

18:00 Women's Tournament Highlights and Predictions

19:19 Big Name Players in Challengers

21:16 Navigating Tournament Pressure

22:34 Madrid Predictions: Men's and Women's Winners

24:53 Debating Tennis Mustaches

25:53 Doubles Challenge: Pros vs. Amateurs

31:02 Top Challenger Tournaments

32:45 Trivia Time: Masters Series Semifinals

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With the Madrid Open underway, John, Jack, Sam, and Stevie are back to share their favorite memories, and some honest takes on the Spanish 1000 tournament. From the not-so-fancy venue, to the lost magic of the blue clay, to the challenges of finding dinner in a city that eats at midnight.

Tennis' favorite host and reporter Blair Henley, crashes the pod with a surprise segment featuring some unbelievable photos from the gang's high school days.

Sam attempts to pitch a new pod segment, the boys discuss the best clay court traits and is launching a Hot Coach Bracket a good idea?

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:41 John's Birthday

03:17 Special Guest: Blair Henley

08:13 Prom Stories

19:29 Madrid Tournament Experiences

24:26 Discussing the Blue Clay Experiment

25:11 Funny and Memorable Moments in Madrid

31:24 Overrated, Underrated, and Properly Rated Tourist Attractions in Europe

40:36 Fan Questions

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