Rome Rundown, French Open Forecast & Aura Wildcard | EP 61
With Sam and Jack on the road, John and Stevie are holding down the fort in this week’s Monday edition of Nothing Major.Jannik Sinner is back and looking sharp. The boys break down his strong return in Rome, dive into the biggest storylines coming out of Italy, and look ahead to the French Open.Plus, a special announcement about the upcoming Aura Draw...00:00 Intro02:15 Mother's Day03:59 Rome04:16 Sinner's Return07:23 ATP Highlights09:35 Taylor Fritz's Upset12:54 Holger Rune's Surprising Loss18:02 WTA Highlights20:14 Iga Swiatek's Current Form21:11 Top Contenders for the French Open22:56 American Players to Watch at Roland Garros25:32 Challenges of the European Clay Court Season30:50 Upcoming Content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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European Pet Peeves, College Tennis Legends, & Rome Stories | EP 60
As veterans of the Rome Masters, the boys break down the highs and lows of the Italian clay 1000, from navigating narrow locker room doors to battling with the tiniest towels of the season.In true American fashion, John, Jack, Sam, and Steve decide to air their European pet peeves, from soupy eggs, twin beds pushed together, and 'Mr. Bean cars'.With the NCAA season reaching its climax, college tennis legend Steve Johnson leads the crew in drafting their all-time Men's NCAA tennis team. Will Stevie draft himself?Plus, as anticipation builds for Sam and Steve’s challenge match against two local amateurs, their opponents crash the pod to talk trash and preview the showdown. With every game starting at 0–40, can Sam and Stevie still pull off the win?00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:22 Discussing the Rome Masters Event11:14 European Pet Peeves20:47 All-Time Men's NCAA Tennis Team Draft25:07 Debating the Best Tennis Players25:39 Drafting Tennis Legends27:21 Discussing Doubles Strategies33:31 Introducing the Challengers37:37 Match Preparations and Tactics42:34 Merchandise Update and Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ruud's Breathrough, Sabalenka’s Dominance & Sinner’s Return | EP 59
It’s a wrap in Madrid and against all odds, someone from the Nothing Major crew actually made a correct prediction.Following last week’s revelation that John Isner watches everything with subtitles, he’s back to gloat after receiving overwhelming support in the YouTube comments.With Sinner’s return looming after his three-month suspension, Jack, John, Sam, and Steve discuss how the locker room might respond and which players are most in need of a big result before Roland Garros.The crew also looks ahead to Rome, sharing their favorite courts, reflecting on the changing vibe of the iconic Pietrangeli, and battling through some clay-court trivia… where Sam catches a massive stray.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:21 Madrid Open Recap01:09 Predictions and Subtitles Debate05:01 Upcoming Rome Masters and Aura Draw07:12 Men's Side Analysis: Casper Ruud and Jack Draper14:21 WTA Side Analysis: Sabalenka and Gauff21:23 Understanding Betting Odds22:28 Naomi Osaka's Confidence Boost25:15 Rome Tournament Preview: Men's Side35:14 Rome Tournament Preview: Women's Side37:46 Trivia Time: Most Matches in Rome History Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rafa Clay Records, Best Tennis Movies, & Madrid Mailbag | EP 58
With the Madrid finals approaching, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie look back on their best and most forgettable performances on the Spanish clay.But first, the boys kick off this week's episode off with heated debates around watching Netflix with subtitles and the best tennis movies of all time. Spoiler alert, you might want to head to the video version on YouTube to watch the guys react to a movie clip of Sam's shocker of a pick.The guys then get their head back into the clay swing to discuss a few of Rafael Nadal's mind bending career clay court stats before jumping into a Madrid themed Major Mailbag. No shortage of banter from string tensions and co-ed tournaments to getting dirty in the clay. And last, but not least, Sam jumps into the hot seat to reflect on the 3 most painful clay court losses of his career.00:00 Introduction and Mailbag Day00:08 Discussing Madrid Results00:57 Debate on Subtitles04:33 Best Tennis Movies08:14 Memorable Matches in Madrid11:47 Rafael Nadal's Clay Court Dominance15:27 Proposing Changes to Tennis Tournaments16:26 Hot Coaches Bracket Tease16:44 Podcast Uncertainty and New Initiatives16:51 Introducing the Aura Draw Concept16:57 Details and Examples of the Aura Draw17:58 Fan Engagement and Suggestions18:33 Mailbag: Masters 1000 on Clay in America19:55 Mailbag: Comparing Clay Court Tournaments20:33 Mailbag: Clay Court Challenges and Equipment26:24 Mailbag: Blue Clay and Tournament Dynamics27:00 Mailbag: Player Interactions at Tournaments28:54 Mailbag: Opinions on Two-Week Masters Series30:30 Reflecting on Tough Clay Court Losses35:23 Roasting a Player: Sarah's Skills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Djokovic’s Defeat, Madrid Updates, & Osaka’s 125K | EP 57
The power is back in Madrid, just in time for a new episode of Nothing Major!Sam, Stevie, John, and Jack break down the latest results from Madrid, and discuss the power outage that has put the tournament on hold.They dive into the sport’s biggest headlines: the growing pains of fully electronic officiating, Alexander Zverev’s phone incident, and Naomi Osaka’s surprising decision to enter a Challenger event.Plus, with the NFL Draft wrapped up, the boys hold their own draft, picking their ultimate under-20 tennis dream team.And after Sam’s amateur challenge idea sparked a buzz, the debate continues: who would actually come out on top?00:00 Introduction and Overview of Madrid Tournament00:37 Power Outage and Electronic Line Calling Issues01:57 Player Reactions to Line Calling Controversies03:13 Discussion on ATP Umpires and Their Roles05:45 Unexpected Delays and Player Experiences06:26 NFL Draft and Tennis Player Draft Picks08:05 Novak Djokovic's Recent Struggles18:00 Women's Tournament Highlights and Predictions19:19 Big Name Players in Challengers21:16 Navigating Tournament Pressure22:34 Madrid Predictions: Men's and Women's Winners24:53 Debating Tennis Mustaches25:53 Doubles Challenge: Pros vs. Amateurs31:02 Top Challenger Tournaments32:45 Trivia Time: Masters Series Semifinals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Jack Sock as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles in a brand new 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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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