Sam, Steve, Jack and John break down the ATP Finals group stage with plenty of laughs and hot takes.

Steve’s bold call came true as Carlos Alcaraz clinched the Year-End No. 1. Sinner cruised through his group without dropping a set or a service game. Is he the real indoor favorite? Can Fritz rebound to finish as top American? Does De Minaur have a shot, or is he just another stepping stone? And can the winner of Zverev versus FAA derail a Sincaraz final? Sam also gives his essential review of Alcaraz’s suit.

We celebrate crossing one million Spotify streams and our nomination for a major award, then slide into classic Nothing Major territory. Sam shares his yoga class disaster, and we wonder why some guys insist on going shirtless in hot yoga. Ladies, we need your insight.

00:00 We're back!

00:26 Bobcat Encounter and Yoga Rant

01:22 Debate on Yoga Etiquette

02:58 Christmas Decorations and Music Preferences

03:26 ATP Finals Discussion

03:52 Alcaraz's Year-End No. 1

08:00 Fritz's Performance and Future Prospects

12:27 Sinner vs. Alcaraz: Who's the Favorite?

17:22 Shelton's Year in Review

19:06 Alcaraz and Sinner: The Final Showdown?

21:14 Danielle Collins' Search for Love

23:33 Goodbye and Final Announcements!

It’s a packed Monday on Nothing Major. The guys kick things off with the upcoming Battle of the Sexes in Dubai — plenty of curiosity (and a little doubt) about how seriously Kyrgios will take it.

Djokovic’s 101st career title takes center stage next, with the crew debating his decision to skip the year-end finals and what it means for the tour. There’s also a shoutout to Learner Tien’s title run in Metz and Venus Williams grabbing a wildcard into Auckland at 45 — still swinging.

Then it’s time for an ATP Finals breakdown, as we all agree one group is stronger than the other. On the WTA side, Elena Rybakina caps her season with record prize money and a clear message for 2026.

To wrap things up, two teases you don’t want to miss: Maldives Watch and the mission to help Danielle Collins find a husband.

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00:00 Intro

00:36 Battle of the Sexes: Sabalenka vs. Kyrgios

03:15 Novak Djokovic's Home Victory

09:35 Learner Tien's Breakthrough Year

14:19 Venus Williams' Wild Card Entry

14:52 Speculations on Player Participation

15:33 Breaking News: Sebastian Korda's Engagement

15:38 ATP Finals Overview

16:07 Shelton vs. Zverev Match Analysis

18:27 Alcaraz's Performance at ATP Finals

21:57 WTA Finals Recap

25:42 Upcoming Topics and Teasers

27:45 Goodbye!

We broke our sacred rule for a very good reason. The former World No. 1 and 2018 Australian Open champion joins the pod for one of the funniest and unfiltered interviews we’ve ever done. 

Caro looks back on her incredible career, her comeback after motherhood and what life looks like now. Of course, we asked the important stuff too, like whether she actually earns frequent flyer miles, and how she became BFF with Serena (which somehow involves an unexpected doubles partnership with Venus). 

Meanwhile, the boys dive into the madness of the ATP Finals, reliving their own runs in London and debating who handled the O2 pressure best... spoiler, not all of them! Things take a turn with a “favorite tennis couples” segment that quickly goes off the rails, complete with hot takes, wild rumors, and maybe a little oversharing.

00:00 Intro

00:55 Tighty Whitey Poll Results

02:12 Tour Finals Memories

10:34 Favorite Tennis Couples

18:49 Interview with Caroline Wozniacki

25:01 Reflecting on the Australian Open Victory

25:21 Handling Pressure and Match Points

26:19 Post-Match Celebrations and Regrets

26:49 Career Challenges and Unmastered Shots

27:47 Travel Tales and Frequent Flyer Miles

29:32 Choosing the Ideal Travel Companion

31:03 Fashion Collaboration with Stella McCartney

32:13 Motherhood and Tennis Comeback

35:48 Encouraging Kids in Sports

38:42 Quickfire Questions and Tennis Insights

43:37 Serena Williams: A Formidable Opponent and Friend

48:12 Wedding Fun and Future Plans

50:50 Debating Tennis Achievements

55:07 Conclusion and Upcoming Tennis Events

The guys break down everything from the Paris Masters madness to the year-end race heating up in Turin. Sinner is on an absolute tear indoors and battling Alcaraz for the year-end World No. 1. They also dive into the Musetti vs. Auger-Aliassime fight for the final ATP Finals spot and what they would do if they were Felix.

Sam shares his USTA League debut (yes, he’s officially back) with all the nerves, partner drama, and post-match laughs. Then it’s Medvedev’s late-night baseball tweets, Zizou Bergs’ moonwalk, Opelka’s savage Instagram comment, and a look at the new Paris venue.

They also check in on the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Gauff’s serving struggles, and who the real favorites are for the massive prize money on the line. Plus, time to review our tournament predictions that may or may not already be doomed.

00:00 Introduction and show preview

00:46 Sam's USTA League debut

03:53 World Series talk and Medvedev’s late-night tweets

06:11 Paris Masters recap: Sinner’s indoor dominance

09:14 Felix Auger-Aliassime’s form and confidence

12:07 Sinner vs. Alcaraz: the race for year-end No. 1

16:33 Turin predictions and Alcaraz’s chances

20:04 Paris Masters drama: Opelka vs. Bergs

22:02 Felix vs. Musetti: the battle for the final spot

26:43 WTA Finals: Gauff’s struggles and surprises

32:48 Goodbye!

The Nothing Major crew dive into the Halloween spirit with a special episode.

Steve’s looking for some life advice, the guys share their favourite Paris in the fall memories, and debate which ATP stars they’d most want to or avoid sitting next to on a flight.

They wrap it all up with some tennis horror stories and a worst Halloween candy draft to cap off the spooky season!

00:00 Intro and Episode Overview

00:33 Life Advice: Minivan Dilemma

04:46 Masters 1000 Paris: Tournament Discussion

10:40 Who Would You Sit Next To on a Flight?

19:30 Tennis Horror Stories

21:57 The Fabio Fognini Laundry Disaster

22:25 Stevie's Tennis Horror Story

23:26 John's Nightmare Matches

26:44 Sam's Bangkok Injury

29:51 Scary Movie Preferences

31:08 Fan-Submitted Scary Stories

32:24 Worst Halloween Candy Draft

40:37 Goodbye and Halloween Wishes!

The Nothing Major crew recap a big week in Basel and Vienna, highlighted by Joao Fonseca’s breakout title and Jannik Sinner’s continued dominance.

Sam shares a hilarious travel story from Basel to Paris & with the ATP Finals fast approaching, they break down the race for Turin and predict who’ll grab the final spots.

The guys also share their picks for who could conquer at the WTA Finals, and chat about the new Saudi Masters and what it means for the tour.

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00:00 Sponsor Message

01:05 Intro

01:35 Reflecting on WTA Cars Segment

02:22 Basel Tournament Highlights

09:05 Vienna Tournament Highlights

12:10 ATP Finals Predictions

18:35 Tennis Tournaments and European Adventures

20:01 Pressure in Tennis Competitions

22:36 Handling Tournament Pressure

25:17 Predictions for Women's Year-End Finals

28:34 New Master Series Event in Saudi Arabia

34:10 Goodbye

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With tennis back in Europe, Sam, Stevie, and John recap all the latest from Vienna and Basel.

They share stories from both tournaments including a must-hear doubles tale featuring Sam and none other than Nick Kyrgios...

In the most Nothing Major segment imaginable, the boys debate which cars top WTA stars would drive, leading to some predictably bizarre and hilarious takes.

Jack joins the crew to reveal which ATP players they wish they could’ve been friends with, and later, the gang is joined by David Rodolitz, the mastermind behind the acclaimed VCR restaurant group.

00:00 Intro

01:39 Vienna vs. Basel: Tournament Experiences

05:33 Hilarious Tournament Stories

11:38 WTA Players and Their Cars

20:42 Driving in Europe

21:55 Players We Wish We Were Friends With

30:38 Interview with David Rodolitz: The King of Hospitality

43:07 Goodbye!

The boys are without Stevie to start the week, but John, Jack, and Sam are here to keep you company!

Daniil Medvedev snapped his 882-day title drought, and the gang debates whether this win signals a late-season surge from the Russian or just a one-off success.

The never-ending discussion about the demanding tour calendar has resurfaced, is it too long? The gang weigh in on burnout, injuries, and what changes the sport might need.

As we approach the end of the year, the race to the WTA Finals is going down to the wire, with only Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva still in contention. Plus, quick check-ins from Vienna, Basel, and the conclusion of the Six Kings Slam.

Hold onto your racquets, Valentin Vacherot joins the pod to break down his Shanghai fairytale run, and yes, it’s almost too good to be true. From ranked 204th to winning the Shanghai Masters and cracking the top 40, he takes us through the chaos, nearly missing qualifying, beating Novak Djokovic, and somehow facing his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final.

He also dives into his Texas A&M college tennis days and the surreal moment of celebrating with Roger Federer. Vacherot shares the wild homecoming in Monaco and the anxiety of actually collecting the prize money after the big win.

Meanwhile, the boys reminisce about their own ridiculous tennis experiences, from getting overawed by the Big 3 to Stockholm stories, and even building their perfect Six King Slams draw.

00:00 Intro

00:30 Tennis Tournaments and City Names

01:28 Jack Sock's "SockHolm" Memories

06:13 Building the Perfect Six King Slam

09:30 First Encounters with Tennis Legends

19:42 Special Guest: Valentin Vacherot

23:10 The Journey to Shanghai

23:26 Qualifying Challenges and Strategies

25:40 Facing Your Own Cousin in the Final

27:17 Family and Emotional Moments

29:30 The Road to Victory

33:07 Meeting Roger Federer

41:31 Future Plans and Reflections

52:13 Goodbye!

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The boys dive into the feel-good fairytale run from Shanghai, where an alternate rose to glory in one of the most surprising finals of the decade.

They break down the standout moments from Wuhan, Coco Gauff’s hardcourt dominance, and the surge of American women heading into the WTA Finals. Then, it’s all about the Six Kings Slam hype and what it could mean for the season’s grand finale.

And of course, Jack’s pickleball controversy, Stevie’s hot takes, and yes… Sam’s new background gets its own segment!

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00:00 Episode Rundown

00:27 Pickleball Chaos & Jack’s Semi-Final Charge

02:48 Shanghai Recap: The Wildest Week on Tour

03:31 Vacherot’s Unreal Fairytale Run

09:31 Ranking the Greatest Cinderella Stories

13:02 Shock Champions of 2023

13:46 The Year of “Wait… He Won That?”

14:55 Coco Gauff Runs the Table in Wuhan

17:40 American Women Owning the Courts

19:16 Hype for the Six King Slam

23:36 Favorite Trophies & Random Tour Memories

26:49 What’s Coming Next

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