97: US Open 2025: Round 1 Recap & Round 2 Preview | EP 97
Round 1 of the US Open had it all: celebrity gossip, bad haircuts, and Daniil Medvedev screaming at photographers.
We start with the essential Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce update (because, priorities), then break down Carlos Alcaraz’s brother-approved buzzcut.
Medvedev’s meltdown gets the full debate treatment, with zero agreement on who was right. Venus Williams throws it back with flashes of vintage Venus, Madison Keys crashes out way too soon, and the American women keep things spicy.
Then, we wrap the episode with the best Round 2 popcorn matches and a very questionable look at the US Open’s celebrity guest list.
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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:46 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey Engagement
01:50 Celebrity Lists at the US Open
04:34 Men's Round One Highlights
04:52 Carlos Alcaraz's New Haircut
05:54 Novak Djokovic's Performance
07:41 American Players
08:21 Medvedev's Controversy
12:35 Alex Michelsen Tough Loss
13:40 Fashion Statements at the US Open
14:33 Popcorn Matches and Predictions
17:45 Women's Tournament Highlights
21:50 American Women in the Spotlight
24:37 Bracket Challenge and Goodbye!
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96: 2025 US Open: Tournament Preview | Something Major | EP 96
We dive into the main draws of the US Open, breaking down the most exciting first-round matchups and sharing our picks to win it all. Expect some surprise calls on the women’s side, while on the men’s side, most of us agree there’s one clear favorite.
We also get into the mixed doubles action, including the impressive run of Vavassori and Errani against top singles stars... including how we officially became Vavassori fans!
And don’t miss your chance to join our Bracket Challenge, where the winner takes home a $2,000 prize!
00:00 We're back!
00:44 Bracket Challenge Announcement
01:16 Congrats to HoFamers Sharapova and Bryans
02:54 Mixed Doubles Recap
08:19 Men's Draw Analysis
13:17 Can Tien Upset Novak?
13:55 Players Who Listen to the Podcast
16:39 Women's Draw Analysis
19:42 Predictions for Women's Champion
22:37 Our Take on Padel
23:49 Live Show Recap and Goodbye!
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95: LIVE from the US Open: Tennis Pros Unplugged & Rowdy New York Nights | EP 95
The Nothing Major podcast goes LIVE for the very first time, straight from the heart of US Open Fan Week, the Fountain Plaza Stage.
Sam, John, and Jack host their first live pod in front of a rowdy crowd, hungry for free hats, laughs, and unfiltered takes!
Sam announces the launch of tennis’ original Bracket Challenge for the US Open and reveals our biggest prize yet!
The boys share memories of iconic night matches, New York nostalgia, and some very bold predictions for this year’s Open.
The crowd joins in on the fun with our Buy or Sell: New York Edition” and some surprising picks are made for a hypothetical dream dinner companion among today’s draw
Finally, the guys take on the best questions from the live audience, bigger, louder, and every bit as unpredictable as the pod itself.
00:00 Introduction to the Live Show at the US Open
00:52 Showing some love to the fans
03:33 Memorable Matches and Experiences
06:02 Fun Games
14:42 Predictions and Analysis
17:51 Trivia and Hat Giveaway
18:13 Discussion on Mixed Doubles Format
19:43 Fan Questions Begin
21:18 Favorite Pregame Songs
22:14 Laver Cup Participation
23:18 Memories of Playing at the US Open
24:42 Getting into Tournaments for Free
25:58 Favorite Things to Do in New York City
26:57 Dream Mixed Doubles Partners
28:32 Advice for Young Tennis Players
29:18 Wishlist to Coach
30:33 Pickleball Potential
33:17 Extended Game Clock Debate
34:35 Goodbye!
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94: US Open Mixed Doubles Uncovered, Eric Butorac & Cincy Recap | EP 94
With the US Open upon us, Sam, Steve, and Jack break down the brand-new mixed doubles format with special guest Eric Butorac. The US Open’s Senior Director of Player Relations gives us the inside scoop on the event including the moment Jannik Sinner asked if he could team up with Serena Williams!
From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s secret visit last year to the fresh upgrades around the US Open grounds, Eric offers some great behind-the-scenes updates.
The US Open Bracket Challenge is coming and the boys reveal the details on a special live Nothing Major show at the Open this week!
00:00 Sponsor Message
01:26 On Today's Episode...
02:21 Cincinnati Finals Recap
03:53 Sinner and Alcaraz Rivalry
08:48 Terence Atmane proves Sam wrong
13:23 The guys complain about the schedule again
15:05 Iga vs. Paolini
17:38 Eric Butorac joing the pod
17:38 Mixed Doubles Event at the US Open
21:16 Navigating Grand Slam Approvals
21:41 Anticipation for Other Slams to Follow
22:12 Official Announcement and Player Reactions
23:57 Facilitating Player Pairings
25:42 Challenges of Tournament Directing
28:24 Celebrity Appearances at the US Open
31:38 Exciting Renovations and Future Plans
34:31 Mixed Doubles Tournament Predictions
37:31 Housekeeping and Live Show
40:43 Goodbye!
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93: Kalamazoo, Cincy Chaos & the Ultimate Pronunciation Challenge | EP 93
In this week's Friday episode, John, Sam and Steve take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the legendary Kalamazoo boys' tennis tournament and its significance in the junior tennis world.
The boys share stories about their enjoyable (and sometimes chaotic) times at the Cincinnati Open and dive into the Major Mailbag to answer your questions, including revealing who are the worst practice partners on Tour...
And finally after months of embarrassing himself with the worst attempts at pronouncing professional tennis player names, Sam is put in the hot seat, with a list of names chosen by our listeners.
00:00 Sponsor Message
01:25 Intro
03:56 Cincinnati Memories
10:14 Kalamazoo Tournament Recap
17:11 Fan Questions: Analytics in Tennis
20:19 Cincy Ball Kids and Personal Experiences
22:13 Practice Partners and Arrangements
23:24 Challenges with Practice Partners
25:47 American Players in Masters 1000
26:21 Hypothetical Matchup: College Steve Johnson vs. Ben Shelton
27:17 Life Advice: Parenthood, yes or no?
29:41 The Ultimate Pronunciation Challenge
34:31 Goodbye!
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).
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