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On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie sit down with rising Belgian star Alexander Blockx to talk junior success, winning the 2023 Australian Open junior title, his growth spurt, early pro breakthrough moments like Davis Cup vs. Berrettini, the Madrid Masters run, his love of serve-and-volley in big moments, and why Thiem was a childhood favorite.

Blockx also shares how “Block X” became his nickname, his favorite and least favorite tour stops, and a viral celebrity encounter in Estoril.

After the interview, the guys debut a tennis celebrity tier list segment featuring Shelton, Tsitsipas, Mannarino, Sinner, Heliövaara, Fritz, Monfils, Alcaraz, Zverev, and Ethan Quinn.

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00:00 Show Intro and Teasers

00:33 Halloween Tennis Horror Stories

01:01 USTA Match Update and Banter

01:33 Meet Alexander Blockx

03:34 Junior Rise and Growth Spurt

08:26 How Blockx Got His Nickname

10:16 Davis Cup Welcome Moment

13:25 Madrid Breakthrough and Mindset

14:46 Serve and Volley in Big Moments

15:44 Thiem Inspiration and Hair Talk

19:54 Favorite Tournaments and Travel Life

23:42 US Open Money and Airline Miles

28:59 Belgian Tennis Crew and Locker Room

30:18 Team Vibes and Rivalry

31:01 Celebrity Moment

31:47 Starstruck Match Story

34:17 Viral Photo Aftermath

34:48 Interview Wrap and Reactions

35:33 Celebrity Tier List Rules

36:34 Shelton and Tsitsipas Ratings

39:18 A Listers

40:57 Fritz and Monfils Debate

42:36 Alcaraz and Zverev

44:10 Ethan Quinn

45:36 Signoff

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On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap their  weekend in Santa Fe for a First Serve New Mexico charity event, complete with fly fishing, a stacked tennis lineup, John singing with the Bryan Brothers Band, and Sam negotiating his way out of an oversold hotel.

Then the guys break down Shanghai, where Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beats Zverev and comes from a set and a break down to win the final over Rafael Jodar, while Medvedev delivers another on-court blowup. They also discuss Federer’s appearance, the chaotic ATP Finals race, Chawlinska winning the Wuhan 1000, major ATP financial changes tied to a new Saudi Masters in 2028, Hall of Fame nominees, wild cards for Alcaraz and Djokovic, and João Fonseca shutting down his season.

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00:00 Show Intro and Agenda

00:30 Santa Fe Ranch Weekend

01:35 First Serve Charity Gala

02:39 Isner Sings Onstage

03:54 Querrey Hotel Chaos

05:31 Shanghai Semis Recap

07:41 Medvedev Meltdown Moment

10:12 ADF Wins Shanghai Final

16:18 Federer Sightings in Shanghai

17:14 ATP Finals Race Predictions

19:07 WTA Wuhan and Swiatek Return

20:52 WTA Finals Talk

21:50 ATP Money Boom 2028

24:03 Saudi Masters Cash Surge

25:00 2028 Calendar Shakeup

26:33 Hall of Fame Ballot

27:43 Alcaraz Wild Card Vienna

29:48 Djokovic Chasing Turin

33:07 Fonseca Injury Concerns

34:00 Stevie’s Stat

35:03 Spelling Bee Banter

37:29 250 Week Preview Wrap

38:42 Outro

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On this Thursday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie Johnson recap the latest from the Shanghai Masters, including Rafael Jodar’s win and his towel outburst toward ball kids.

They also cover Zverev’s dominant win over Alex de Minaur as they discuss Zverev’s durability and year-end No. 1 form. As well as preview the other quarter-finals, debate Tommy’s new beard, and discuss Casper Ruud’s quiet run ahead of his matchup with Jodar.

The show also features a new segment on players who “don’t look like tennis players,” and they bring on US Open men’s bracket winner Andrew “The Oracle” Lee, who gives us one of our greatest and funniest interviews in show history.

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00:00 Show Preview

00:37 Shanghai Rundown

02:21 Jodar Ball Kid Moment

03:43 Zverev Dominance

06:21 Tommy vs Medvedev

08:33 Maldives Watch

10:18 Ruud Matchup Picks

15:08 Shanghai Travel Stories

17:00 Non Tennis Looking Players

19:13 Curly Hair Athlete Debate

19:49 Players With Alternate Careers

21:20 Dane Sweeney Adventure Guide

21:51 Meet The Oracle

22:54 How He Won The Bracket

25:31 Prize Money Giving Back

26:23 Boat Banter

27:19 Australian Open Prediction

29:01 Oracle Can’t Leave the call

31:17 Memorable Losses Fan Question

34:33 Tennis Slang And Jargon

36:47 US Open Engagement Photo Story

38:48 Oracle Sends Us Off

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On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie start with recapping Sam’s birthday post. Then they revisit Medvedev’s ball-into-the-crowd controversy before breaking down Zizou Bergs’ upset of Carlos Alcaraz on Shanghai’s fast courts and Carlos’ new mustache, unpack Novak Djokovic’s loss to Hubi Hurkacz and the year-end finals race, and review the Americans’ results.

Plus, they discuss Qinwen Zheng’s Beijing title, Six Kings Slam cancellation rumors, Ferrero’s comments on five-set Slams, and name Hubie servebot of the week.

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00:00 Shanghai Show Kickoff

00:18 Empty Stadium Photo Story

02:51 Sam Birthday And Horse Diet

03:49 USTA Match

04:45 Medvedev Ball Hit Debate

08:27 Alcaraz Upset By Bergs

14:02 Alcaraz Mustache Talk

17:58 Djokovic Falls To Hurkacz

22:14 Race To Turin And Americans

24:06 Tiafoe Meltdown Again

26:27 Fritz Falls to Tsitsipas

27:43 Americans Roundup in Shanghai

28:20 Italian Inconsistency Talk

29:57 WTA Beijing Zheng Wins

32:28 Six Kings Slam Rumors

34:40 Five Sets Debate

36:16 Stevies Stats

37:36 Serve Bot Hubi Praise

39:49 Ferrero Coaching Future

41:38 AI Dance Trend Rant

43:34 Closing Banter Credits

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On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie jump in with an emergency finals recap from Tokyo and Beijing, starting with Carlos Alcaraz’s Tokyo title over Jiri Lehecka and what it says about his health, form, and ever-present drop shot. Then they head to Beijing, where Novak Djokovic stays undefeated at the event and boosts his push to qualify for Turin.

The guys also unpack Medvedev’s default for hitting a ball into the crowd, Coco Gauff’s controversial point replay, and the major news that Jannik Sinner is out for the year.

Plus, they debate why 2012 was the toughest era in men’s tennis, hit fan questions, and give doubles life advice after an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction.

00:00 Show kickoff and agenda

00:35 Emergency finals recap

00:47 Tokyo final Alcaraz wins

01:15 Alcaraz weapons and flair

04:27 Beijing final Djokovic rolls

06:40 De Minaur injury concern

07:11 Medvedev default debate

09:37 Coco Gauff screen replay

11:40 Sinner out for year fallout

15:49 Dog cameo

16:12 Toughest era 2012 case

22:04 Classic Order of Play

23:20 Peak Era Debate

27:31 League Tennis Update

28:19 Olympic Mugshot Photos

30:18 Fan Question Losing Early

32:33 Tour Friends And Breakups

34:41 What Held Us Back

38:56 Doubles Wardrobe Mishap

40:20 Wrap

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On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie open with Sam’s ongoing weigh-in saga as he tries to lose weight ahead of a ranch day featuring horseback riding, fly fishing, and skeet shooting. They also break down the ATP 500s in Tokyo and Beijing, including Carlos Alcaraz’s run to the Tokyo final, his matchup with Jiří Lehečka, and surprising early losses for Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul. 

Plus, they explain how Arthur Fils ended up in qualifying despite being a top-10 player, creating a brutal draw for Frances Tiafoe. 

In Beijing, they discuss Novak Djokovic’s unbeaten record at the tournament and push for Turin, a controversial replay point involving Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur’s run to the final. They also get into Jannik Sinner pulling out of Beijing and Shanghai, the limited injury clarity, and what it could mean for the year-end No. 1 race.

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00:00 Show Intro
00:26 Scale Check Banter
02:34 Ranch Day Plans
03:01 Tokyo 500 Overview
03:22 Alcaraz Form Talk
04:43 Americans Exit Early
05:24 Race Pressure Debate
07:00 Tokyo Final Preview
08:23 Fils Qualifying Chaos
11:17 Beijing Djokovic Streak
13:46 Turin Qualification Impact
16:01 Replay Drama
19:43 De Minaur Final Run
21:02 Beijing Shakeups
21:46 Sinner Asia Withdrawal
22:26 Injury Disclosure Debate
24:32 Zverev Number One Path
26:13 Beijing Prize Money Talk
28:02 Major Opinions Segment
28:14 Medvedev Djokovic Stat
28:59 Serve Bot Zverev
31:03 Shanghai And Nishikori Tribute
32:33 Tour Friendships Stories
34:51 Novak Shanghai Outlook
36:30 Episode Wrap 

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On this episode of Nothing Major, it’s a two-man pod as Sam Querrey and Stevie hold down the fort, plus Sam shares a Laver Cup travel win after a last-minute upgrade and the guys debate a hypothetical Ethan Quinn vs. Taylor Fritz bar fight.

They’re also joined by Steven Amritraj, the CEO of the reimagined World Team Tennis, to break down the league’s December launch, new format, star-studded lineups, fan experience, ticket prices, and coaching element. Plus, they answer fan questions on sleep on tour and interview small talk, update their ATP Fantasy roster, and chat with Roman, the US Open women’s bracket winner.

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00:00 Show Preview
00:19 Two Man Pod Catch Up
00:36 Laver Cup Flight Drama
01:17 Bar Fight Debate
02:29 Weigh In Challenge
02:47 Meet WTT CEO
03:35 Amritraj Tennis Journey
06:20 WTT Reimagined Format
10:07 Teams And Star Lineups
12:08 Schedule And Tickets
14:14 Fan Experience And Coaches
18:20 CNBC Deal And Commentary
22:33 Tour Sleep Secrets
25:43 Media Interview Small Talk
27:52 ATP Fantasy Rules Reset
28:56 Building The Fall Squad
31:45 Prizes And Strategy
32:47 Interview With Roman
36:41 Wrap Up And Tease

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On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys recap the Laver Cup with Ethan Quinn filling in for Sam, who checks in from London with the full behind-the-scenes rundown. They break down Team Europe’s 13–5 win, Alcaraz saving match points against Fritz, Europe’s doubles sweep, and what makes Alcaraz so tough to play.

They also debate third-set super tiebreaks, discuss Team World’s roster and doubles options, and get an update on Ethan’s foot injury, surgery and rehab. Plus, Nadal and Murray’s Mallorca exhibition, late-night US Open scheduling, Arthur Fils’ qualifying drama, when will Sinner play next, and more.

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00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:20 Ethan Injury Update
04:58 Coping and Recovery Mindset
07:46 Sam Laver Cup Recap
15:37 Europe Wins Laver Cup
16:05 Third Set Tiebreak Debate
17:29 Friday Highlights
19:13 Facing Jodar Up Close
23:36 Saturday Momentum Swing
26:19 Alcaraz vs Fritz Thriller
28:08 Sunday Wrap and Doubles Story
29:57 Team World Doubles Fixes
31:42 Future Laver Cup Dreams
34:13 Nadal Murray Exhibition
36:01 US Open Late Nights
41:38 Stat Of The Week
43:02 PlayerZone Entry Explained
45:55 Servebot And Querrey
47:18 Bar Fight Rankings
50:01 Beijing Tokyo Outlook
52:28 Wrap Up And Tease

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On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys preview the Laver Cup in London, break down the format and rosters, and debate whether Team World can take down a Europe squad led by Alcaraz and Zverev. 

Sam also unveils his updated tennis influencer rankings after the US Open, with Paige Lorenze at No. 1 and Sam jumping to No. 3, plus he shares what to expect from his TV duties and travel. They also talk major life moments and retirement transitions, review the new Wilson Defier racket, and answer fan questions on Zverev’s Slam chances, US Open influencers, dream guests and a junior with two forehands.

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00:00 Welcome Back and Agenda
00:46 Rant Give Flags Back
01:43 Tennis Influencer Rankings
04:38 Breakfast and Horse Diet
07:40 Laver Cup Preview
10:28 Teams Matchups and Broadcast Plans
15:10 Hospitality and Event Vibes
16:40 Big Life Moments
19:33 Retirement Transition Talk
21:11 Life After Tour Life
21:54 Advice To Younger Self
23:24 Wilson Racket Review
28:41 Celebrity Flight Story
29:39 Can Zverev Win Slams
31:42 US Open Influencer Debate
33:47 Dream Guests For The Pod
35:44 Two Forehands Prospect
39:51 Podcasts Stealing Bits
41:32 Wrap Up

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The boys are BACK after a little post US Open hiatus, and there’s plenty to catch up on.

The US is out of Davis Cup after a wild 3 2 loss to Czechia in Prague, Ben Shelton makes the trip straight from the US Open final, and Holger Rune makes his return after 11 months away.

Plus, Juan Carlos Ferrero is returning to coaching, but who’s he going to work with? We make our picks. Sinner lays out a packed schedule as he chases year end No. 1, Zverev has the same goal in mind, Novak makes an unexpected appearance with Kevin Hart, and the guys weigh in on the new Six Queen Slam in Seoul.

Also, Sam’s horseback riding weight loss journey begins, Stevie brings back some wild stats, and we settle the most important question of all: Davis Cup or Laver Cup? We have VERY different opinions... as always!

00:00 Nothing Major Returns
02:12 Sam’s Horseback Weight Cut
04:21 US Davis Cup Exit
07:22 The Olympics Rule Debate
13:29 Davis Cup Roundup
14:45 Holger Rune Returns
16:56 Davis Cup Finals 
19:52 WTA Guadalajara Recap
21:43 Who Will Ferrero Coach?
25:01 Sinner’s Race to No. 1
26:48 The Six Kings vs. Queens
28:40 Novak’s Kevin Hart Interview
30:52 Six Queen Slam Debate
33:06 Eala vs. WTA Rules
36:57 Stevie’s Stats & Novak’s Outlook
39:43 Davis Cup vs. Laver Cup
41:00 Bracket Challenge Winners
42:10 Wrap Up & Next Episode

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