Nothing Major

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Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner & Steve Johnson as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles on the podcast Nothing Major.  Expect untold tales, a behind the scenes look at life on tour, and relentless banter that only comes from guys who've seen it all (except that elusive major win).

  1. Alcaraz’s Clay Swing In Doubt, Fils Top 5 Potential, Shelton Shines in Munich | EP 167

    2 DAGE SIDEN

    Alcaraz’s Clay Swing In Doubt, Fils Top 5 Potential, Shelton Shines in Munich | EP 167

    Use code NOTHINGMAJOR at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Arthur Fils winning Barcelona over Andrey Rublev and debate how much of a threat Fils is on clay, then break down Ben Shelton’s Munich title and what it means for Americans on European clay.  They cover Elena Rybakina defending her Stuttgart crown and discuss whether the win boosts her Roland Garros chances, then shift to major news with Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist injury forcing him out of Madrid, plus a wave of other Madrid withdrawals and frustration with the event’s expanded format. The guys also share a stat on college ties among ATP top-50 players, joke about other pods “cooking the books,” and tease an upcoming interview with Terence Atmane. 00:00 Show Kickoff and Agenda00:20 Munich vs Madrid Banter00:55 Queens Club Membership Update02:28 Coachella Shoutouts and Pickleball Invite03:21 Barcelona Champion Arthur Fils08:40 Munich Winner Ben Shelton14:53 Stuttgart Title and Porsche Mystery18:23 Major News Alcaraz Injury22:55 Madrid Withdrawals and Format Critique24:18 Major Opinions College Ties Stat25:23 College Ties Surge26:07 Georgia Dream Lineup26:43 Serve Bot of the week29:12 Pods Cooking Books32:19 Madrid Mens Outlook35:09 WTA Madrid Favorites37:15 Reviewing Last Picks38:19 Locked In Debate40:50 Future Segments Tease42:27 Wrap Up And Outro

    43 min.
  2. Ultimate Tennis Crash-Outs, Unique Tournament Prizes & America’s Most Beautiful Courts | EP 166

    6 DAGE SIDEN

    Ultimate Tennis Crash-Outs, Unique Tournament Prizes & America’s Most Beautiful Courts | EP 166

    Submit your suggestions for America's Most Beautiful Tennis Courts here: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey and Stevie Johnson debate replacing the show jingle, then Sam unleashes his “air freshener guy” rant. The guys dive into tennis’s biggest on-court meltdowns, sparked by Daniil Medvedev’s Monte Carlo racket smash and Iva Jovic's suggestion, revisiting classics from Baghdatis, Nalbandian, McEnroe, Youzhny, Kyrgios, Serena, Tarango and more, and pick a top five for fans to vote on.  They also break down the best non-cash tournament prizes (Stuttgart Porsches, Indy’s RCA electronics giveaways, Federer’s cow, Rolex watches, and Laver Cup gifts). Finally, they launch a fan-driven search for the most beautiful tennis court in the U.S. and answer listener questions on memorable shots, friendship boundaries, and how hard to push kids in tennis. 00:00 Show Tease And Lineup00:26 Welcome Back And Jingle Debate02:39 Sam Air Freshener Rant07:22 Biggest Tennis Meltdowns16:52 Voting The Top Crashouts20:25 Best Non Cash Tournament Prizes22:23 Wildest Giveaway Stories24:56 Watches And Sponsor Swag25:09 Rolex Winner Watches25:36 Best Tournament Gifts27:05 Dream Prizes Ideas28:27 Honorary Club Memberships32:44 Most Beautiful US Courts38:16 Top Players List Debate39:46 Career Shots Memories42:25 Life Advice Loud Friend44:43 Coaching Kids Balance49:46 Wrap Up And Submissions

    51 min.
  3. Sinner Reigns in Monte Carlo, Iga x Rafa & Clay Season Outlook | EP 165

    13. APR.

    Sinner Reigns in Monte Carlo, Iga x Rafa & Clay Season Outlook | EP 165

    On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie break down Jannik Sinner’s dominant run in Monte Carlo, and what it signals for the rest of the clay season. Is he now the player to beat on this surface? They also unpack the final, including Carlos Alcaraz’s performance and the impact of the conditions, before zooming out to a bigger conversation: can Sincaraz realistically challenge the Big 3’s Masters 1000 records?The conversation then shifts to the Iga Swiatek–Rafa Nadal crossover, a rare moment between two dominant forces on clay. The guys explore what impact Rafa can have on her as she looks to rediscover her best level. We also touch on Holger Rune’s rapid recovery, with a potential return in Hamburg sooner than expected. Along the way, there’s a brief detour into Coachella stories, before the episode wraps with a look ahead to the clay swing — key storylines, contenders to watch, and who might be driving away with two Porsches this week. 00:00 Intro and Jack Announcement02:14 Coachella Weekend Stories03:42 Rafa Nadal at Augusta05:08 Monte Carlo Final: Sinner vs Alcaraz06:36 Match Breakdown (Conditions + Turning Points)08:11 Sinner’s Backhand Dominance09:24 Has the Rivalry Shifted?11:03 Rankings vs Slams Debate12:47 Can Sinner Catch the Big 3?15:12 Is Sinner Pulling Away?17:38 Clay Season Outlook20:26 Monte Carlo Takeaways23:09 1-Week vs 2-Week Masters Debate26:41 Nadal Coaching Iga Discussion31:58 Rune Comeback + Injury Debate40:44 Tennis Culture + Prize Money Talk49:06 ATP Fantasy Update50:18 New Song + Outro

    52 min.
  4. ATP Record Broken, Pegula Continues to Shine, Tommy Paul Clutch | EP 163

    6. APR.

    ATP Record Broken, Pegula Continues to Shine, Tommy Paul Clutch | EP 163

    Head to https://www.tennis-warehouse.com to get your next racket and one of the ones featured on our special ‘spin’ focused review segment! Yonex VCORE 98Prince Ripcord 98 XSTecnifibre TFight 300SBabolat Pure Aero 98 (2026)HEAD Gravity Tour (2025) On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie open with Masters week chatter and a debate over how Houston clay compares to European clay. They recap Houston, where Tommy Paul won his first clay-court title in a dramatic final over Roman Burruchaga after saving match points, and they shout out Houston’s famously well-dressed crowd while discussing why Americans rarely win big titles on European clay. Next, they move to Charleston as Jessica Pegula defends her title and continues her strong 2026, with debate over whether she can win a major given the problems posed by Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek. In Major News, they highlight Marco Trungelliti becoming the oldest player to debut in the Top 100 and Rafael Jodar’s rapid rise, then finish with Stevies Stats, John’s Serve Bot of the Week, a Monte Carlo preview and picks. 00:00 Show Intro00:14 Houston Clay Court Debate03:03 Houston Final Breakdown08:18 Houston Crowd Style Talk10:20 Americans on European Clay13:08 Charleston Pegula Dominance15:40 Pegula Major Chances17:32 Major News Trulletti Top 10018:53 Leather Grip and Late Breakthroughs23:36 Teen Sensation Yoda Rising25:33 Other Tour Finals Quick Hits25:50 Spanish Stars To Watch27:40 Stevie Stats 28:41 Serve Bot of the week29:29 Golf Matchup Debate30:38 Monte Carlo Withdrawals32:13 Sinner vs Alcaraz Forecast34:26 WTA Linz 36:23 Monte Carlo Lock Picks38:01 Tennis Warehouse Racket Test47:52 Warehouse Talk And Signoff

    49 min.
  5. Taylor Fritz Joins, Gauff Is Back & ATP Basketball Dream Team? | EP 160

    27. MAR.

    Taylor Fritz Joins, Gauff Is Back & ATP Basketball Dream Team? | EP 160

    To take part in the show submit your questions to us here: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow On this Friday episode of Nothing Major, we are joined by friend of the pod Taylor Fritz for an interview, he talks about staying motivated in the top 10 and his recovery from injury.  Sam & Stevie then recap the second week in Miami, breaking down Jannik Sinner’s dominance, Alexander Zverev’s form, Arthur Fils’ dramatic tiebreak win over Tommy Paul, and preview the men’s semifinals. On the women’s side they cover Coco Gauff’s run to the final and Aryna Sabalenka’s win over Rybakina.  They also do a March Madness-style tennis “starting five” basketball draft, answer fan questions about bad hitting partners and answer why American clay plays differently. 00:00 Intro00:16 Two Man Pod Setup00:35 Intro Music Debate01:09 Taylor Fritz Interview02:50 Fritz On Training05:11 Coaches And Camp06:26 Body And Knee Update08:02 Goals And Pressure09:31 Advice For Juniors12:13 Exhibitions And Mixed13:45 Post Interview Recap16:14 Winners Circle Miami17:43 Sinner Dominates Tiafoe19:23 Zverev Rolls Cerundolo20:17 Fils Stuns Tommy Paul22:55 Semifinal Picks27:16 Coco Gauff Dominates Muchova29:45 Sabalenka Defeats Rybakina31:36 Miami Final Preview33:41 Alcaraz Yacht Sponsorship34:27 March Madness ATP Starting Five37:06 Sixth Man and Transfers38:42 Coaching Your Team39:39 Bad Hitting Partners41:59 American Clay Debate44:23 Show Wrap Up

    45 min.

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Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner & Steve Johnson as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles on the podcast Nothing Major.  Expect untold tales, a behind the scenes look at life on tour, and relentless banter that only comes from guys who've seen it all (except that elusive major win).

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