Nothing Major

On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, the guys open with Sam finally debuting his long-awaited (and heavily roasted) show jingle.

They’re joined by Miomir Kecmanović, who joins after about being voted “worst dressed player" in our 2025 awards, talks about switching clothing sponsors to Joma, leaving Belgrade for IMG at 13, pet peeves about the U.S and his relationship with Novak Djokovic. Plus a special ATP Tinder extra feature!

Fan Questions follow, as well as a long awaited return of Life Advice!

The crew then introduces Margaret the “Major Match” Bachelorette, before they wrap with a Winter Olympics segment assigning tennis players to which event they think they could compete in & announcing the winner of our MGM Slam competition.

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00:00 What’s Coming Up + Sam’s Long-Awaited Jingle
01:05 Roasting the jingle
03:36 Miomir Kecmanović interview
04:11 ‘Worst Dressed’ Apology + New Kit Sponsor 
06:11 From Belgrade to IMG at 13: The Big Move & Early Struggles
10:18 Life in the U.S.: Pet Peeves
12:22 Novak Djokovic Relationship 
14:40 Locker-Room Talk, Tour Friends & AI Tinder Reactions
19:52 Fan Questions
25:12 Life Advice 
32:04 Major Match Bachelorette: Meet Margaret + What She’s Looking For
39:00 Winter Olympics: Which Tennis Players Would Dominate on Ice & Snow
49:12 MGM Slam Competition Winner 
50:54 Wrap-Up

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In this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, Jack Sock, and Steve Johnson recap a packed week across the ATP and WTA tours, highlighted by an electric all‑American Dallas final where Ben Shelton outlasts Taylor Fritz in a dramatic three‑setter after saving match points. They also break down Alex de Minaur’s straight‑forward win over Felix Auger‑Aliassime in the Rotterdam final and Francisco Cerúndolo’s title run in Buenos Aires. On the WTA side, they cover Karolina Muchova’s Doha 1000 title over new top‑10 member Victoria Mboko amid a tournament full of upsets.
 
Stevie’s Stats, Johns Serve Bot of the week & Sam’s Query returns, as well as a debut for Jacks Flowers.
They close by previewing the week ahead in Doha, Rio, Delray Beach, and Dubai and make their “locked in” picks for the upcoming titles.

00:00 Welcome Back + What’s Coming Up This Week
00:49 Explaining the ‘Major Match’ Bachelorette Dating Segment
03:36 ATP Week Recap: Three Finals, Top Seeds Collide
04:21 Dallas Final Breakdown: Fritz vs Shelton Thriller
07:16 Dallas Crowd Moments + Cowboys Coach Cigar Story
11:21 Rotterdam Final: De Minaur’s Clinic vs Auger-Aliassime
14:03 Buenos Aires: Cerúndolo Wins at Home on Clay
15:50 WTA Doha 1000
18:07 Major News: Kyrgios & Draper Join the Bald Club
20:14 On-Court Milestone: Marin Čilić Reaches 600 ATP Wins
22:01 Active-Wins Context + Stan’s Chase
24:41 Major Opinions Kickoff: Stevie’s Stats
25:46 Serve Bot of the Week
26:40 Jack’s Flowers
27:17 Sam Querrey’s Query: Favorite Tennis Couples on Tour
29:12 Week Ahead Preview: Doha, Rio, Delray & Dubai Breakdown
35:37 Locked In Picks
37:45 Wrap-Up:

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In this episode of Nothing Major, the guys welcome friend of the pod Casper Ruud for an interview. They chat about gearing up for the MGM Slam in Vegas, life lately, and what it’s been like stepping into fatherhood!

Plus, they dive into topics such as the challenges of dating as a pro tennis player and are joined by Brittany from Tennis Warehouse to recap the recent Pros vs. Amateurs tennis challenge part 2.

00:00 Introduction 
00:33 Interview with Casper Ruud
04:13 Casper Ruuds Vegas Experience
05:23 Fatherhood and Tennis
11:18 Valentine's Day and Relationships on Tour
13:31 Winter Olympics and Norwegian Pride
16:59 MGM Slam Details and Contest
20:33 Matchmaking Segment
20:58 Dating on the Tennis Tour
22:31 Challenges of Dating a Tennis Player
25:00 Funny Dating Stories
28:52 Pros vs. Amateurs Challenge Recap
30:40 Interview with Brittany from Tennis Warehouse
36:44 Close

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On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, debuting a new segmented format, Sam, John, and Stevie break down last week’s winners, preview the tournaments kicking off today, and lock in their picks for who they expect to have a big week. They also share an update on the unofficial sponsored players from the Wildcard Wheel.

Plus, they cover all the latest news from around the tour, including revealing which player Carlos Alcaraz was a massive fan of growing up.

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On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, debuting a new segmented format, Sam, John, and Stevie break down last week’s winners, preview the tournaments kicking off today, and lock in their picks for who they expect to have a big week. They also share an update on the unofficial sponsored players from the Wildcard Wheel!

Plus, they cover all the latest news from around the tour, including revealing which player Carlos Alcaraz was a massive fan of growing up.

00:00:00 Welcome, format, and announcements
00:01:44 Winners Circle: Davis Cup highlights
00:04:02 Winners Circle: ATP/WTA results
00:06:33 Nothing Major News
00:18:29 Wildcard Wheels update
00:19:28 Major Opinions: Stats, servebot, debate
00:19:42 Stevie Stats
00:21:13 Servebot of the Week
00:21:30 Sam’s Query: Would Novak have 30 slams?
00:29:36 Transition Game: Week preview and picks
00:29:36 Dallas Open preview and field
00:30:42 Rotterdam 500 preview, key matches
00:31:21 Buenos Aires, WTA Doha 1000
00:31:59 Locks of the week begin
00:33:15 Long shots of the week
00:34:04 Jaume Munar name debate
00:34:23 Outro and subscribe reminders

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The podcast is back to 'Nothing Major’! After our 2 weeks of Australian Open coverage with Something Major.
Sam, John, Jack & Stevie discuss the best and worst outfits from the Australian Open, plus go over which former top 10 players are the most forgotten!
With the Super Bowl this Sunday, the guys also talk about their stories of watching the event whilst on tour. 
Finally, Alexander Bublik joins the podcast to talk about participating in the MGM Slam in Las Vegas on March 1st, as well as what it meant to him to break into the top 10 in the world!

00:00 Introduction 
00:41 Recap of Sam’s trip down under
03:10 Stevie and Sam's 4.5/5.0 Challenge
05:11 Jack's Hamstring Update
05:52 Debate: Career Grand Slam vs. Total Majors
08:50 Best and Worst Outfits at the Australian Open
18:23 Most Forgotten Top 10 Players of the Last 25 Years
24:02 Davis Cup Qualifiers Discussion
26:33 Super Bowl Stories
31:42 Mens AO Bracket Results and Prizes
33:59 Interview with Alexander Bublik
49:23 Closing

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The Australian Open has now concluded, which means this is our final Something Major Episode of the tournament.

Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner break down all the news from both finals, including the match of arguably two of the greatest athletes on the planet, Novak Djokovic & Carlos Alcaraz - Who both were competing for history!  
They also give their thoughts on Rybakina potentially competing for the World No.1 spot, after her fine run of form continued as she took out the current World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka to become champion in Australia. 

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00:00 Introduction 
00:39 Novak Djokovic's Remarkable Performance
03:11 Carlos Alcaraz Shines
04:37 The Longevity of Novak's Career
06:28 Speculations on Novak's Future
12:21 MGM Slam Event Preview
15:31 Women's Final Recap: Rybakina vs. Sabalenka
16:30 Rybakina's Dominance 
17:35 The Best Serves in Women's Tennis
19:58 Comparing Rybakina to Sabalenka
21:10 Debate: Career Slam vs. Most Majors
22:45 Bracket Challenge 
25:07 Final Thoughts

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The Australian Open is nearing its conclusion, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show!

Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson & Jack Sock break down all the news from the SFs on both the Mens & Women’s draws, including arguably two of the greatest Semifinals the Australian Open has ever seen!  They also give their previews of the Finals and debate whether Novak can claim Slam number 25, or whether Carlos Alcaraz can become the youngest ever to get the ‘Career Slam’.  Plus, whether Sabalenka can be stopped in Australia!

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00:00 Introduction
00:31 MGM Grand Slam Bracket Breakdown
04:56 Alcaraz vs. Zverev Match Recap
12:44 Novak Djokovic's Performance
16:42 Analyzing Novak's Tactical Brilliance
18:05 Debating the Importance of Career Slams
20:05 Men's Final Predictions: Novak vs. Carlos
22:16 Women's Semifinals Recap & Final Preview
27:32 Bracket Standings
29:12 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

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The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. 

Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner break down all the news from the QFs on both the Mens & Women’s draws, including more dominance for Sinner & Alcaraz & whether Novak & Zverev can challenge them in the Semis. Plus, they go over a big wins for Svitolina & Pegula and give their thoughts on Coco Gauffs racquet smash.

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00:00 Introduction 

00:37 MGM Slam Partnership Announcement

01:59 Discussion on the Australian Open Matches

02:43 Alcaraz vs. De Minaur Match Analysis

06:54 Zverev vs. Learner Tien Match Breakdown

10:22 Sinner vs. Shelton Match Recap

12:53 Djokovic vs. Musetti Match Insights

15:27 Novak Djokovic's Strategy and Fitness

17:15 Fun Segment: Best Hair, Carlos or Novak?

19:11 Mens Semifinal Predictions

20:13 Stevie's Stats

21:52 Women's Quarterfinals Recap

23:07 Coco Gauff Racket Smash

25:05 Women's Semifinal Predictions

31:26 Bracket Standings 

33:20 Closing Remarks 

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The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. 

Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner break down all the news from Round 4 on both the Mens & Women’s draws, including how Novak Djokovic could be set to benefit from a walk over. Plus, they go over big wins for Learner Tien & Iva Jovic & predict the results of the Quarter-Finals.
Stevie also gives us his Research of the round, with his favourite stat from Round 4. 

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00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:21 Reflecting on the Previous Episode

00:51 Big News: MGM Slam Partnership

01:30 Exclusive Content and Event Details

03:24 Discussing the Australian Open Matches

10:47 More Match Analysis and Previews

16:15 Respecting De Minaur

16:58 Shelton vs. Sinner: A Tough Matchup

18:22 Melbourne's Heat

18:52 American Women Dominating the Quarters

21:40 Iva Jovic vs. Sabalenka: A Tough Battle

23:36 Coco Gauff

28:40 Bracket Standings

30:39 Close

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The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. 

Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner kick things off by issuing an apology to Marcelo Melo & Ricardo Melo, we then break down all the news from Round Three on both the Mens & Women’s draws, including Sinners comeback against Ethan Spizzirri & Wawrinkas Australian Open farewell.
We then round things off with an update on the bracket draw!

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00:00 Introduction and Apology
00:43 The Heat Rule Controversy
01:52 Sinner's Resilience and Performance
03:24 Impact of Heat Index on Match Outcome
08:33 Stan Wawrinka vs. Taylor Fritz: A Farewell Match
09:55 American Players' Performance
13:46 Round of 16 Matchups and Predictions
15:58 Learner Tien
17:23 Osaka Withdraws
19:17 American Women Dominating the Court
22:07 Analyzing Key Matchups
25:34 Bracket Standings and Predictions
26:58 Wrapping Up

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