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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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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ATP Tinder returns with even more hilarious swipes!

The boys also dive into amusing stories and favourite moments from the Shanghai Masters, explore why players enjoy the tournament, and share behind-the-scenes insights on how exhibition matches are managed. They also highlight some of the most scenic courts on tour!

Plus, listener questions cover everything from navigating football season in relationships to the challenges of securing travel visas.

00:00 Intro
00:55 Funny Dad Story: The Buddy Incident
02:31 Shanghai Masters: Unique Experiences
06:24 Tennis Stars and Their Appearances
09:54 Tennis Tinder Part 2
15:24 Hilarious Hair Critiques
17:41 Life Advice
22:32 Fan Questions
22:37 Are Exhibitions Fixed?
26:07 Visa Challenges for Tennis Players
28:38 Top 5 Most Beautiful Tennis Courts
31:49 Goodbye!

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