On this Halloween Special episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie show up in tennis costumes, Zverev, Robby Ginepri, and Andre Agassi, before launching into a full slate of drafts. First up is the “Tournament of Terror,” where they build the worst possible event through a selection of categories.

The guys also snake-draft their ideal zombie apocalypse teams featuring ATP & WTA players.Then they run the annual Maldives Draft, featuring our official Maldives correspondent Riley Opelka, before closing with fan-submitted tennis horror stories and a surprise appearance from a fan favourite!

00:00 Halloween Costumes Reveal

02:19 Episode Drafts Preview

03:55 Santa Fe Outfit Roast

06:11 Tournament of Terror Setup

06:46 Worst Location and Hotel

09:10 Transport and Venue Food

11:04 Facilities and Court Nightmares

16:28 Terror Tournament Recap

17:28 Zombie Team Draft Begins

20:12 Zombie Draft Picks

22:07 Team Recap Debate

23:13 Maldives Draft Rules

26:01 Maldives Picks

31:30 Final Picks Strategy

34:50 Special Guest Surprise

38:35 Fan Horror Stories

42:31 Halloween Farewell Wrap

On this Halloween Special episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie show up in tennis costumes, Zverev, Robby Ginepri, and Andre Agassi, before launching into a full slate of drafts. First up is the &ldquo;Tournament of Terror,&rdquo; where they build the worst possible event through a selection of categories.
The guys also snake-draft their ideal zombie apocalypse teams featuring ATP &amp; WTA players.Then they run the annual Maldives Draft, featuring our official Maldives correspondent Riley Opelka, before closing with fan-submitted tennis horror stories and a surprise appearance from a fan favourite!
00:00 Halloween Costumes Reveal
02:19 Episode Drafts Preview
03:55 Santa Fe Outfit Roast
06:11 Tournament of Terror Setup
06:46 Worst Location and Hotel
09:10 Transport and Venue Food
11:04 Facilities and Court Nightmares
16:28 Terror Tournament Recap
17:28 Zombie Team Draft Begins
20:12 Zombie Draft Picks
22:07 Team Recap Debate
23:13 Maldives Draft Rules
26:01 Maldives Picks
31:30 Final Picks Strategy
34:50 Special Guest Surprise
38:35 Fan Horror Stories
42:31 Halloween Farewell Wrap

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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Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner &amp; 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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Halloween Special! Maldives Draft ft. Reilly Opelka, Tournament of Terror & Surprise Guest! | EP 227

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On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap a busy week of tennis!

They break down Daniil Medvedev’s title run in Almaty, Lorenzo Musetti’s first title in four years in Lyon after saving match points en route and dismantling Taylor Fritz, and Griekspoor’s grumpy run to the Brussels title after wild semifinal comebacks.

The guys also hit major news: David Goffin’s farewell at the Brussels event, Iga Swiatek ending her season early with a thigh injury, Rybakina winning Ningbo and heading into the WTA Finals as favourite, and the possibility of Stan Wawrinka’s last match in Basel.

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00:00 Show Kickoff

00:37 USTA Rival Match

02:04 Jacksonville Exhibition

02:45 Medvedev Wins Almaty

04:50 Kukushkin Farewell Moment

07:35 Musetti Breakthrough Lyon

11:12 Race to Turin Talk

12:26 Brussels Chaos Semis

17:09 Isner Struff Storytime

19:52 Vienna Wildcard Money

21:09 Autograph Memories

22:13 Goffin Career Tribute

23:53 Swiatek Season Shutdown

25:26 Rybakina WTA Finals Outlook

26:43 Wawrinka Farewell Watch

27:23 Stevie Stat French Top Seed

28:44 Random Player Spotlight

30:27 Dog Sitting Grumpiness

31:25 Instagram Collab Drama

32:28 Basel Vienna Blockbusters

35:37 Halloween Episode Tease

36:42 Fan Horror Stories Wrap

On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap a busy week of tennis!
They break down Daniil Medvedev&rsquo;s title run in Almaty, Lorenzo Musetti&rsquo;s first title in four years in Lyon after saving match points en route and dismantling Taylor Fritz, and Griekspoor&rsquo;s grumpy run to the Brussels title after wild semifinal comebacks.
The guys also hit major news: David Goffin&rsquo;s farewell at the Brussels event, Iga Swiatek ending her season early with a thigh injury, Rybakina winning Ningbo and heading into the WTA Finals as favourite, and the possibility of Stan Wawrinka&rsquo;s last match in Basel.
Submit your Tennis Horror Story through the Mailbag section - <a href="https://keychain.club/NothingMajor">https://keychain.club/NothingMajor</a> 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Go to the app store and sign up using promo code: MAJOR: <a href="http://kalshi.com/r/major">http://kalshi.com/r/major</a>
00:00 Show Kickoff
00:37 USTA Rival Match
02:04 Jacksonville Exhibition
02:45 Medvedev Wins Almaty
04:50 Kukushkin Farewell Moment
07:35 Musetti Breakthrough Lyon
11:12 Race to Turin Talk
12:26 Brussels Chaos Semis
17:09 Isner Struff Storytime
19:52 Vienna Wildcard Money
21:09 Autograph Memories
22:13 Goffin Career Tribute
23:53 Swiatek Season Shutdown
25:26 Rybakina WTA Finals Outlook
26:43 Wawrinka Farewell Watch
27:23 Stevie Stat French Top Seed
28:44 Random Player Spotlight
30:27 Dog Sitting Grumpiness
31:25 Instagram Collab Drama
32:28 Basel Vienna Blockbusters
35:37 Halloween Episode Tease
36:42 Fan Horror Stories Wrap

Alcaraz Mania in Vienna, Musetti Back on Top, Meddy Train Rolling | EP 226

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On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie sit down with rising Belgian star Alexander Blockx to talk junior success, winning the 2023 Australian Open junior title, his growth spurt, early pro breakthrough moments like Davis Cup vs. Berrettini, the Madrid Masters run, his love of serve-and-volley in big moments, and why Thiem was a childhood favorite.

Blockx also shares how “Block X” became his nickname, his favorite and least favorite tour stops, and a viral celebrity encounter in Estoril.

After the interview, the guys debut a tennis celebrity tier list segment featuring Shelton, Tsitsipas, Mannarino, Sinner, Heliövaara, Fritz, Monfils, Alcaraz, Zverev, and Ethan Quinn.

Submit your Tennis Horror Story through the Mailbag section - https://keychain.club/NothingMajor

00:00 Show Intro and Teasers

00:33 Halloween Tennis Horror Stories

01:01 USTA Match Update and Banter

01:33 Meet Alexander Blockx

03:34 Junior Rise and Growth Spurt

08:26 How Blockx Got His Nickname

10:16 Davis Cup Welcome Moment

13:25 Madrid Breakthrough and Mindset

14:46 Serve and Volley in Big Moments

15:44 Thiem Inspiration and Hair Talk

19:54 Favorite Tournaments and Travel Life

23:42 US Open Money and Airline Miles

28:59 Belgian Tennis Crew and Locker Room

30:18 Team Vibes and Rivalry

31:01 Celebrity Moment

31:47 Starstruck Match Story

34:17 Viral Photo Aftermath

34:48 Interview Wrap and Reactions

35:33 Celebrity Tier List Rules

36:34 Shelton and Tsitsipas Ratings

39:18 A Listers

40:57 Fritz and Monfils Debate

42:36 Alcaraz and Zverev

44:10 Ethan Quinn

45:36 Signoff

On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie sit down with rising Belgian star Alexander Blockx to talk junior success, winning the 2023 Australian Open junior title, his growth spurt, early pro breakthrough moments like Davis Cup vs. Berrettini, the Madrid Masters run, his love of serve-and-volley in big moments, and why Thiem was a childhood favorite.
Blockx also shares how &ldquo;Block X&rdquo; became his nickname, his favorite and least favorite tour stops, and a viral celebrity encounter in Estoril.
After the interview, the guys debut a tennis celebrity tier list segment featuring Shelton, Tsitsipas, Mannarino, Sinner, Heli&ouml;vaara, Fritz, Monfils, Alcaraz, Zverev, and Ethan Quinn.
Submit your Tennis Horror Story through the Mailbag section - https://keychain.club/NothingMajor
00:00 Show Intro and Teasers
00:33 Halloween Tennis Horror Stories
01:01 USTA Match Update and Banter
01:33 Meet Alexander Blockx
03:34 Junior Rise and Growth Spurt
08:26 How Blockx Got His Nickname
10:16 Davis Cup Welcome Moment
13:25 Madrid Breakthrough and Mindset
14:46 Serve and Volley in Big Moments
15:44 Thiem Inspiration and Hair Talk
19:54 Favorite Tournaments and Travel Life
23:42 US Open Money and Airline Miles
28:59 Belgian Tennis Crew and Locker Room
30:18 Team Vibes and Rivalry
31:01 Celebrity Moment
31:47 Starstruck Match Story
34:17 Viral Photo Aftermath
34:48 Interview Wrap and Reactions
35:33 Celebrity Tier List Rules
36:34 Shelton and Tsitsipas Ratings
39:18 A Listers
40:57 Fritz and Monfils Debate
42:36 Alcaraz and Zverev
44:10 Ethan Quinn
45:36 Signoff

Alexander Blockx Joins! Is He Tennis’ Next Rising Star? + Is Zverev an A-Lister? | EP 225

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On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap their  weekend in Santa Fe for a First Serve New Mexico charity event, complete with fly fishing, a stacked tennis lineup, John singing with the Bryan Brothers Band, and Sam negotiating his way out of an oversold hotel.

Then the guys break down Shanghai, where Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beats Zverev and comes from a set and a break down to win the final over Rafael Jodar, while Medvedev delivers another on-court blowup. They also discuss Federer’s appearance, the chaotic ATP Finals race, Chawlinska winning the Wuhan 1000, major ATP financial changes tied to a new Saudi Masters in 2028, Hall of Fame nominees, wild cards for Alcaraz and Djokovic, and João Fonseca shutting down his season.

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00:00 Show Intro and Agenda

00:30 Santa Fe Ranch Weekend

01:35 First Serve Charity Gala

02:39 Isner Sings Onstage

03:54 Querrey Hotel Chaos

05:31 Shanghai Semis Recap

07:41 Medvedev Meltdown Moment

10:12 ADF Wins Shanghai Final

16:18 Federer Sightings in Shanghai

17:14 ATP Finals Race Predictions

19:07 WTA Wuhan and Swiatek Return

20:52 WTA Finals Talk

21:50 ATP Money Boom 2028

24:03 Saudi Masters Cash Surge

25:00 2028 Calendar Shakeup

26:33 Hall of Fame Ballot

27:43 Alcaraz Wild Card Vienna

29:48 Djokovic Chasing Turin

33:07 Fonseca Injury Concerns

34:00 Stevie’s Stat

35:03 Spelling Bee Banter

37:29 250 Week Preview Wrap

38:42 Outro

On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap their&nbsp; weekend in Santa Fe for a First Serve New Mexico charity event, complete with fly fishing, a stacked tennis lineup, John singing with the Bryan Brothers Band, and Sam negotiating his way out of an oversold hotel.
Then the guys break down Shanghai, where Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beats Zverev and comes from a set and a break down to win the final over Rafael Jodar, while Medvedev delivers another on-court blowup. They also discuss Federer&rsquo;s appearance, the chaotic ATP Finals race, Chawlinska winning the Wuhan 1000, major ATP financial changes tied to a new Saudi Masters in 2028, Hall of Fame nominees, wild cards for Alcaraz and Djokovic, and Jo&atilde;o Fonseca shutting down his season.
Follow Nothing Major on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow
00:00 Show Intro and Agenda
00:30 Santa Fe Ranch Weekend
01:35 First Serve Charity Gala
02:39 Isner Sings Onstage
03:54 Querrey Hotel Chaos
05:31 Shanghai Semis Recap
07:41 Medvedev Meltdown Moment
10:12 ADF Wins Shanghai Final
16:18 Federer Sightings in Shanghai
17:14 ATP Finals Race Predictions
19:07 WTA Wuhan and Swiatek Return
20:52 WTA Finals Talk
21:50 ATP Money Boom 2028
24:03 Saudi Masters Cash Surge
25:00 2028 Calendar Shakeup
26:33 Hall of Fame Ballot
27:43 Alcaraz Wild Card Vienna
29:48 Djokovic Chasing Turin
33:07 Fonseca Injury Concerns
34:00 Stevie&rsquo;s Stat
35:03 Spelling Bee Banter
37:29 250 Week Preview Wrap
38:42 Outro

ATP Rule Changes, Federer Steals the Show, Alcaraz & Novaks Wildcards | EP 224

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Halloween Special! Maldives Draft ft. Reilly Opelka, Tournament of Terror & Surprise Guest! | EP 227

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