Nothing Major

On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie break down US Open Semifinal Friday, starting with Sam’s courtside observations, an influencer rant, and a stacked celebrity crowd. They recap Ben Shelton’s four-set win over Frances Tiafoe which featured a disputed 158-mph serve reading, before discussing what Tiafoe’s summer means going forward. 
Plus, they cover Zverev’s straight-sets win over Khachanov, his heavy baseline game, huge serving numbers, and lengthy pre-serve bounces, along with Sam’s on-court interview where Zverev shouts out the podcast. 
On the women’s side, they recap Sabalenka overpowering Pegula and Rybakina rallying past Gauff behind a dominant serve before previewing the finals: Zverev vs. Shelton and Sabalenka vs. Rybakina, with predictions and bracket challenge talk.
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00:00 Semifinal Friday Kickoff
00:31 Influencer Courtside Rant
01:54 Celeb Spotting Buzz
02:21 Shelton Beats Tiafoe
04:39 Serve Speed Controversy
05:26 Tiafoe Next Steps
06:42 Trinity Rodman Talk
07:36 Zverev Tops Khachanov
09:33 Zverev Serve And Baseline
12:58 On Court Interview Shoutout
13:46 Scheduling Rant Follow Up
14:23 Dinner Tip Venmo Drama
17:48 Sabalenka Powers Past Pegula
19:20 Why Sabalenka Dominated
21:14 Rybakina Stuns Coco
22:59 Midriff And Monster Serve
24:29 Mens Final Zverev vs Shelton
28:29 Predictions And Matchup Keys
32:04 Womens Final Picks
33:54 Bracket Chaos 
35:46 Shoutouts And Signoff

On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie break down the late-night scheduling backlash and why there’s no perfect solution after a “perfect storm” slate pushed Ben Shelton vs. Carlos Alcaraz deep into the night. They also recap Shelton’s huge, fearless win over Alcaraz—his first top-three Slam win, highlighting his improved return, fitness, and clutch fifth-set tiebreak, plus Alcaraz’s classy response in defeat. 
The guys cover Frances Tiafoe’s five-set comeback over Alex Michelsen,, Zverev’s straight-sets win and Khachanov advancing via retirement. Plus, they discuss Rybakina reaching world No. 1, Coco Gauff saving match points vs. Andreeva, Sabalenka’s gutsy win, and Pegula’s consistency before previewing the semifinals and making their picks.
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00:00 Show Teaser
00:29 Late Night Scheduling Debate
04:38 Shelton Stuns Alcaraz
12:48 Tiafoe Epic Comeback
18:51 Men’s QF Roundup
23:17 Rybakina Reaches No 1
25:12 Coco Coaster Setup
25:35 Coco Survives Andreeva
26:06 Night Pod Chaos
26:23 Coco Finds A Way
27:42 Sabalenka Gutsy Escape
29:15 Pegula Powers Through
30:39 Billionaire Narrative Rant
34:27 Zverev Khachanov Preview
35:13 Shelton Tiafoe Hype
39:59 WTA Semis Picks
42:38 Bracket Challenge Update
43:55 Wrap And Goodbyes

On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Sam battling exhaustion after covering Khachanov’s five-set win over Learner Tien, Carlos Alcaraz cruising past Tommy Paul, and Ben Shelton dominating Stefanos Tsitsipas. They also cover Frances Tiafoe’s electric upset of Daniil Medvedev, Zverev finding form in night sessions, Alex Michelson reaching the quarters without dropping a set, and Van de Zandschulp’s comeback from two sets down. 
Plus, the crew breaks down Coco Gauff’s win over Jovic, Pegula and Navarro setting up an all-American quarterfinal, Zheng’s comeback over Swiatek, and Rybakina routing Osaka. They also preview key quarterfinal matchups including the Shelton v Alcaraz blockbuster!
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00:00 Round of 16 Kickoff
00:12 Crispy Check In
01:47 Celebs Then Tennis
01:58 Alcaraz Back Statement
04:20 Shelton Stuns Tsitsipas
06:14 Tiafoe Topples Medvedev
08:27 Zverev Night Session Roll
10:33 Khachanov Survives Tien
12:24 Michelsen Quiet Surge
13:49 Ash Scheduling Debate
14:54 Lucky Loser Heartbreak
18:25 Gauff
19:46 Pegula Navarro Set Up
20:59 Zheng Comeback Chaos
22:47 Quick Hits And Fashion
23:36 Shelton Alcaraz Preview
26:02 Tiafoe Michelson
29:57 Womens Semis Picks
33:02 Bracket Update And Wrap

On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Taylor Fritz’s five-set loss to Cerundolo after leading two sets, Carlos Alcaraz even practicing after his win, and Tommy Paul getting revenge on Alexander Bublik. They also cover Alexander Blockx dominating Cobolli and Tsitsipas finding form ahead of Ben Shelton.
Plus, the crew breaks down Madison Keys’ brutal 5-0 third-set collapse to Qinwen Zheng, and runs through wins and losses for Navarro, Sabalenka, Pegula, Anisimova, and others. They preview key Round of 16 matchups and share the latest bracket standings.
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00:00 Round Three Kickoff
00:24 Too Many Dogs Debate
01:36 Celebrity Open Roll Call
02:43 Fritz Collapse Breakdown
06:52 Alcaraz Undershirt Talk
09:43 Tommy Paul Survives Bublik
12:00 Blockx Buzz And Juiced Radar
14:33 Tsitsipas One Hander Streak
18:46 Other Americans Quick Hits
19:00 Shelton vs Shapovalov
20:18 Keys Third Set Collapse
23:53 Pegula Grit And Schedule
26:06 Alcaraz vs Paul Preview
29:13 Shelton vs Tsitsipas 
30:35 Medvedev vs Tiafoe Hype
33:09 Navarro vs Kalinskaya Pick
36:00 Bracket Ranks And Signoff

On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie debate Zverev’s form, time on court, and late-night scheduling before reacting to Rafa Jodar’s surprising first-round collapse. They also praise Carlos Alcaraz for rolling after a slow start, while covering Felix Auger-Aliassime’s loss to Khachanov, Dane Sweeny’s upset of Musetti, and Alex Michelsen’s rout of Brandon Nakashima. 
The crew runs through another strong day for the Americans, with Shelton, Fritz, Tiafoe, and Tommy Paul all advancing, plus Paul’s incredible around-the-net-post highlight. Plus, they discuss Monfils’ US Open farewell, cannabis complaints, Alcaraz calling for longer breaks, Madi Keys’ wild comeback, and preview key third-round matchups, including a wide-open section guaranteed to produce a first-time men’s quarterfinalist.
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00:00 Show Intro
00:52 Celebrity Spotting
03:04 Zverev Night Match
06:47 Jodar Shock Exit
09:37 Alcaraz Shakes Rust
11:49 FAA Upset Talk
13:21 Sweeny Stuns Musetti
15:20 Michelsen Beats Nakashima
18:46 Shelton Survives Hurkacz
20:32 Fritz Serve Bot Joke
21:34 Tiafoe Survives Straight Sets
22:22 Tommy Paul Shot Magic
23:29 Tien Ends Monfils Era
24:31 Seeds Check Medvedev Buzz
25:22 Cannabis Smell Debate
26:30 Alcaraz Breaks And Burnout
28:01 WTA Seeds And Keys Escape
33:24 Round Three Matchups Preview
37:43 Bracket Pool Standings
38:27 Wrap Up