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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. hace 19 min

    Eva Lys Joins the Pod, Eala’s Potential & Imagining Right-Handed Rafa | EP 202

    Career-high No. 39 Eva Lys is our guest for one of our favorite conversations of the year. We chat about growing up with her dad as a coach, the friends she’s made on Tour, and why her social media works without ever feeling forced. She also opens up about the financial reality of life on Tour, balancing sponsorships with tennis, and why WTA is more exciting than ATP. Before Eva joins us, we break down a huge week in Washington. Alex Eala's incredible title run has everyone asking just how high her ceiling really is, while Taylor Fritz proves once again why the North American hard courts bring out his best.  We also answer your fan questions, including whether a right-handed Rafa would still be one of the greatest players ever. Plus, how Alcaraz's new No. 3 seeding could shake up the US Open draw, dating apps for tennis players, an extremely serious ranking of Carlos' many hairstyles... and, somehow, a draft of the songs guaranteed to get every white person singing at full volume. 00:00 We're Back!01:56 Fritz Does It Again04:29 Eala Mania Arrives04:59 White People Songs10:14 Welcoming Eva Lys11:15 Growing Up Around Tennis12:24 Life Beyond the Tour13:22 Friends on Tour14:58 Favorite Cities on Tour16:12 Social Media Without the Cringe17:43 Rating Eva as an Influencer19:17 Why the WTA Is So Open21:05 Breakthrough Moments22:20 Tour's Most Underrated Players24:48 WTA vs. ATP26:38 When Social Media Becomes Your Job28:08 Sponsorships Behind the Scenes29:09 The Financial Reality of Injuries30:25 Instagram vs. TikTok31:28 Prize Money Perspective33:17 The Great Airline Miles Debate34:45 Reality TV Draft41:57 One Last Challenge47:22 Wimbledon Bracket Winners48:31 Fan Questions48:31 Carlos as Seed No. 3?51:29 What if Rafa was Right-Handed?54:32 Dating Apps on Tour55:57 Ranking Carlos Alcaraz's Hairstyles58:20 See You Next Week!

    Eva Lys Joins the Pod, Eala’s Potential & Imagining Right-Handed Rafa | EP 202
  2. hace 3 días

    Servebot Fritz Triumphs in DC, Eala's Magic Run & Canada Open Preview | EP 201

    The boys are back together after a few days in Los Cabos, with plenty of stories to tell before diving into a packed week on Tour... and there's a lot to catch up on! Taylor Fritz wants to join the Servebot Club and proves himself after another big week in Washington, while Brandon Nakashima and Alex Michelsen continue building momentum. The guys also give a shoutout to Arthur Gea and Alexandra Eala's amazing runs. There's plenty of news to get through too, including Djokovic's return in Cincinnati, the stacked US Open Mixed Doubles field, and why Team World might have the edge at this year's Laver Cup. Plus, Sam's failed fasting experiment, Alcaraz's new hairstyle, Cabo behind-the-scenes stories, and enough laughs to keep the group chat busy for another week. 00:00 The Boys Are Back00:57 Washington Finals Preview01:28 Is Taylor Fritz Back?02:39 A Tough Week for the Americans04:21 Nakashima and Michelsen on the Rise06:13 Jodar Breakthrough Run08:14 Los Cabos Stories From Behind the Scenes11:01 Arthur Gea Wins Los Cabos15:17 Alex Eala's Breakthrough Week19:42 Sam's Failed Fast and Cabo Chaos20:34 A Quick Memphis Shoutout21:18 Major News21:24 Korda Undergoes Back Surgery23:18 Cincinnati's Loaded Field24:09 US Open Mixed Doubles Preview27:10 Carlos Alcaraz's New Look28:48 Laver Cup Picks30:49 Stevie's Stats 31:34 Bot of the Week33:33 Canada Masters Preview37:44 Zverev Chasing No. 139:19 See You On Thursday!

    Servebot Fritz Triumphs in DC, Eala's Magic Run & Canada Open Preview | EP 201
  3. 30 jul

    Frances Tiafoe Joins the Pod, 200th Episode Celebration & ATP Tinder | EP 200

    Episode 200 is absolute chaos from the start as Frances Tiafoe gets dragged onto the pod and immediately lives up to the hype. The guys relive Tommy Paul's wedding: Reilly's unforgettable speech, Tommy getting emotional, Frances losing his shirt, and John cashing a 5-to-1 bet with Querrey because apparently wagering on your friend's tears is perfectly normal. Then Frances looks back on the moment he believed he could make it, while the guys roast his junior forehand. He also shares stories from USTA dorm life, questionable roommates, why he's a driving nightmare, and the early Tour days before revisiting his unforgettable five-set heartbreak against John Isner at the US Open, his awful head-to-head against the boys... and the locker-room trash talk that followed after John's retirement. To celebrate Episode 200, ATP Tinder returns for Part 4 as Frances rates AI-generated versions of ATP stars, leading to nonstop roasting, brutal comparisons, and plenty of casualties. The episode wraps with Summer Buy/Sell picks, Fan Questions, and a reverse quiz game... exactly the kind of hilarious, unfiltered nonsense that's made Nothing Major 200 episodes strong! Chapters:00:00 200th Episode Kickoff00:40 Frances Tiafoe Joins the Pod!01:22 Tommy Paul Wedding Stories03:22 From Juniors to Pro Dream05:58 USTA Dorm Life Chaos09:01 Driving and Rivalries13:26 Early Tour Battles15:53 US Open Heartbreaker17:52 Roland Garros Celebration19:27 Travel Disasters and Miles Program23:35 DC and US Open Energy27:08 Night Match Routine28:53 ATP Tinder... Is BACK!34:06 Fila Tee and Combover35:34 200th Episode Highlights36:28 Tennis Warehouse Ad Read38:12 Buy/Sell Picks for US Swing40:40 Fan Questions44:40 Racquet Grip Sizes48:00 Reverse Quiz Game55:43 Goodbye!

    Frances Tiafoe Joins the Pod, 200th Episode Celebration & ATP Tinder | EP 200
  4. 27 jul

    Stars Abandon Canada? Memphis Stories + Washington Preview | EP 199

    For our special 200th Episode we’ll be joined by Frances Tiafoe, so stay tuned for that!! On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Sam Querrey recap their weekend in Memphis for their Nothing Major Exhibition, complete with humidity, rain delays, trash talk, a modified rematch of their 2010 Memphis final, and a doubles display that had John’s return game drawing Novak comparisons. The guys also break down the final clay-court ATP 250s of the year, discussing Quentin Halys’ title in Kitzbühel, Luca Van Assche’s win in Estoril, and Alexander Blockx’s rise after injury disrupted his grass season. Plus, they react to Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic skipping the Canadian Masters, debate a 12-day Masters format and the 2028 LA Olympics scheduling clash with Wimbledon, before wrapping up with a preview of Washington DC. 00:00 Show Intro and Agenda00:34 Memphis Event Recap01:29 Isner vs Querrey Singles03:18 Doubles and Return Talk04:33 Love 40 Challenge Format06:27 Clay 250s After Wimbledon06:41 Kitzbuhel Halys Title09:54 Estoril Van Assche vs Blockx15:33 Airline Upgrade Drama17:28 Canadian Masters Star Withdrawals22:46 Novak iPod and Longevity Stat24:14 Tech Talk Nostalgia24:32 LA Olympics Scheduling26:11 Opening Ceremony Stories27:57 Stevie Stats Trivia29:46 Shampoo vs Body Wash30:41 Wrapped Minivan Debate31:36 Tennis Players Basketball Five34:01 DC Picks and Matchups36:18 Draper Health and Gear40:47 Doubles Memories and Drama42:19 Episode Wrap

    Stars Abandon Canada? Memphis Stories + Washington Preview | EP 199
  5. 23 jul

    Djokovic or Federer? Tommy Paul’s Wedding Stories + ATP Fantasy | EP 198

    We’re excited to announce our new partnership with The Volume! You can still find us on all the same channels, but we’re pumped to be joining the team as they help take the show to the next level. For our special 200th Episode we will be joined by Frances Tiafoe, so stay tuned for that!!  On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Sam Querrey recap Tommy Paul and Paige Lorenze’s star-studded wedding, including Tommy’s emotional vows, Frances Tiafoe’s memorable dance floor antics, and John cashing in on a long-shot bet. The guys also answer fan questions, debating everything from gingers versus ponytails in a Laver Cup-style showdown to Djokovic vs. Federer through the lens of LeBron and Jordan, while giving an ATP Fantasy update ahead of Montreal and Cincinnati. Plus, Sam puts John to the test with a celebrity guessing game before the episode wraps with bachelor party advice, wedding etiquette stories, and a preview of next week’s special guest, Frances Tiafoe. 00:00 Joining The Volume00:40 Show Preview Intro01:29 Tommy Paul Wedding Recap06:40 Fan Questions07:55 Gingers vs Ponytails Debate09:28 Tennis Meets Basketball GOATs10:34 Best Ball Golf Talk16:01 ATP Fantasy Roster Moves22:55 Next Segment Tease23:44 Celebrity Quiz Setup24:34 Rapid Fire Pop Stars27:03 Finishing the List28:56 John’s Payback Plan30:08 Golf Tipping Drama36:10 Life Advice Bachelor Party Planning39:05 Wedding Social Anxiety40:28 Wrap Up and Tiafoe Tease

    Djokovic or Federer? Tommy Paul’s Wedding Stories + ATP Fantasy | EP 198
  6. 16 jul

    The Best Slamless Player & Is Tommy Paul an 80’s Rocker? | EP 196

    On this episode of Nothing Major, John, Stevie, and Sam recap Tommy Paul and Paige Lorenze’s “wedding of the summer” before checking in on the Wimbledon final bracket standings and teasing upcoming punishments for Isner at Wimbledon and Stevie at Roland-Garros. The guys then review their grass-court “buy/sell” picks, breaking down misses on Cam Norrie and Medvedev, debating Lerner Tien’s stock, and looking back at where their predictions went right and wrong. They also discuss who’s now the best active player without a Grand Slam title after Zverev’s Roland-Garros win, landing on Casper Ruud while comparing him with Tsitsipas and Fritz and revisiting retired contenders like Ferrer, Berdych, and Marcelo Rios. Plus, they guess players’ pre-match music choices, tease next week’s pop-culture name game, and answer fan questions about Wimbledon towels, ball-selection rituals, saying “we” for sports teams, and the possibility of a one-point-slam-style influencer event. 00:00 Show Intro and Agenda00:27 Wedding Weekend Recap02:42 Bracket Punishments Talk03:39 Jack and Ad Reads05:38 Grass Stock Review Picks11:20 Best Without a Slam14:41 Guess Their Walkout Music18:11 Jovic Folk Music Guess18:45 Keys And Swiftie Talk19:13 Shelton Rap Debate20:32 Fritz Fake Playlist Theory21:18 Tommy Paul 80s Rock21:40 Quinn And Tien Picks25:16 Sam Tech Issues26:58 Rocky Movies Detour27:57 Fan Q Towels At Wimbledon30:28 Ball Selection Rituals31:41 Stop Saying We Won33:04 One Point Slam Idea34:27 Wrap Up And 100k Push

    The Best Slamless Player & Is Tommy Paul an 80’s Rocker? | EP 196
  7. 13 jul

    2026 Wimbledon Final Recap, King Sinner Rules Again, Noskova Stock Rising | Something Major | EP 195

    Upgrade your online protection with an all-in-one security app!Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼https://nordvpn.com/nothingmajor It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code nothing major at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/nothingmajor Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition, for its final episode!  On this episode of Something Major, Sam and Stevie recap the Wimbledon finals while John Isner misses the pod after a travel delay, breaking down Jannik Sinner’s four-set win over Alexander Zverev, the pivotal second-set tiebreak, Sinner’s return position on Zverev’s second serve, Zverev’s fast start and late fade, plus the drama of the closing game. They also cover Linda Noskova’s three-set victory over Karolina Muchova, including the missed match points, the momentum swing, and the crucial hold to open the deciding set, while discussing IBM win-probability data, a remarkable Sinner service stat against Zverev, Noskova’s top-10 outlook, checking in on the bracket challenge, and teasing Thursday’s show. 00:00 Wimbledon Finals Recap00:13 Missing Co Host Mystery00:36 Mens Final Overview01:12 Early Momentum Zverev02:44 Second Set Turning Point04:41 Tactics And Percentages06:08 Closing Game Drama06:46 Sinner Ceiling And Goals07:58 Zverev Return Stats Debate12:06 Women’s Final Turns Wild12:49 Match Points Slip Away14:03 Resilience Wins the Third14:21 Win Probabilities Breakdown15:22 Third Set Key Moment16:19 Serving Big Under Pressure16:46 Trophy Speeches and Czech Pride17:15 IBM Likelihood Shoutout18:58 Stevie Stat19:38 Noskova’s Future Top 1020:45 Bracket Winners and Prizes21:49 Thursday Show Tease and Wrap

    2026 Wimbledon Final Recap, King Sinner Rules Again, Noskova Stock Rising | Something Major | EP 195

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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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