119: Paris Masters Breakdown, Sinner’s Indoor Dominance & the Final Turin Spot | EP 119
The guys break down everything from the Paris Masters madness to the year-end race heating up in Turin. Sinner is on an absolute tear indoors and battling Alcaraz for the year-end World No. 1. They also dive into the Musetti vs. Auger-Aliassime fight for the final ATP Finals spot and what they would do if they were Felix.
Sam shares his USTA League debut (yes, he’s officially back) with all the nerves, partner drama, and post-match laughs. Then it’s Medvedev’s late-night baseball tweets, Zizou Bergs’ moonwalk, Opelka’s savage Instagram comment, and a look at the new Paris venue.
They also check in on the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Gauff’s serving struggles, and who the real favorites are for the massive prize money on the line. Plus, time to review our tournament predictions that may or may not already be doomed.
00:00 Introduction and show preview
00:46 Sam's USTA League debut
03:53 World Series talk and Medvedev’s late-night tweets
06:11 Paris Masters recap: Sinner’s indoor dominance
09:14 Felix Auger-Aliassime’s form and confidence
12:07 Sinner vs. Alcaraz: the race for year-end No. 1
16:33 Turin predictions and Alcaraz’s chances
20:04 Paris Masters drama: Opelka vs. Bergs
22:02 Felix vs. Musetti: the battle for the final spot
26:43 WTA Finals: Gauff’s struggles and surprises
32:48 Goodbye!
The Nothing Major crew dive into the Halloween spirit with a special episode.
Steve’s looking for some life advice, the guys share their favourite Paris in the fall memories, and debate which ATP stars they’d most want to or avoid sitting next to on a flight.
They wrap it all up with some tennis horror stories and a worst Halloween candy draft to cap off the spooky season!
00:00 Intro and Episode Overview
00:33 Life Advice: Minivan Dilemma
04:46 Masters 1000 Paris: Tournament Discussion
10:40 Who Would You Sit Next To on a Flight?
19:30 Tennis Horror Stories
21:57 The Fabio Fognini Laundry Disaster
22:25 Stevie's Tennis Horror Story
23:26 John's Nightmare Matches
26:44 Sam's Bangkok Injury
29:51 Scary Movie Preferences
31:08 Fan-Submitted Scary Stories
32:24 Worst Halloween Candy Draft
40:37 Goodbye and Halloween Wishes!
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117: Fonseca Brilliance, WTA Finals & the Race to Turin | EP 117
The Nothing Major crew recap a big week in Basel and Vienna, highlighted by Joao Fonseca’s breakout title and Jannik Sinner’s continued dominance.
Sam shares a hilarious travel story from Basel to Paris & with the ATP Finals fast approaching, they break down the race for Turin and predict who’ll grab the final spots.
The guys also share their picks for who could conquer at the WTA Finals, and chat about the new Saudi Masters and what it means for the tour.
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00:00 Sponsor Message
01:05 Intro
01:35 Reflecting on WTA Cars Segment
02:22 Basel Tournament Highlights
09:05 Vienna Tournament Highlights
12:10 ATP Finals Predictions
18:35 Tennis Tournaments and European Adventures
20:01 Pressure in Tennis Competitions
22:36 Handling Tournament Pressure
25:17 Predictions for Women's Year-End Finals
28:34 New Master Series Event in Saudi Arabia
34:10 Goodbye
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116: WTA Cars, ATP Friendships & David Rodolitz | EP 116
With tennis back in Europe, Sam, Stevie, and John recap all the latest from Vienna and Basel.
They share stories from both tournaments including a must-hear doubles tale featuring Sam and none other than Nick Kyrgios...
In the most Nothing Major segment imaginable, the boys debate which cars top WTA stars would drive, leading to some predictably bizarre and hilarious takes.
Jack joins the crew to reveal which ATP players they wish they could’ve been friends with, and later, the gang is joined by David Rodolitz, the mastermind behind the acclaimed VCR restaurant group.
00:00 Intro
01:39 Vienna vs. Basel: Tournament Experiences
05:33 Hilarious Tournament Stories
11:38 WTA Players and Their Cars
20:42 Driving in Europe
21:55 Players We Wish We Were Friends With
30:38 Interview with David Rodolitz: The King of Hospitality
43:07 Goodbye!
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115: Medvedev’s Bounce Back, WTA Finals Race & Is The Season Too Long? | EP 115
The boys are without Stevie to start the week, but John, Jack, and Sam are here to keep you company!
Daniil Medvedev snapped his 882-day title drought, and the gang debates whether this win signals a late-season surge from the Russian or just a one-off success.
The never-ending discussion about the demanding tour calendar has resurfaced, is it too long? The gang weigh in on burnout, injuries, and what changes the sport might need.
As we approach the end of the year, the race to the WTA Finals is going down to the wire, with only Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva still in contention. Plus, quick check-ins from Vienna, Basel, and the conclusion of the Six Kings Slam.
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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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