Go to https://kachava.com and use code NOTHINGMAJOR for 15% off your first order.On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie tackle the hottest topic in tennis: John Isner eating on the podcast.Then they get into the biggest story of the week: Serena Williams is back. Serena’s return to doubles at Queen’s sparks a debate about whether she could make a real singles comeback—and whether anyone should count her out.The guys also break down Ben Shelton’s clutch title run in Stuttgart, Kamil Majchrzak’s shocking grass-court breakthrough in ’s-Hertogenbosch, and Donna Vekic’s Queen’s Club title as a lucky loser (plus a quick lesson on how lucky losers actually work).Plus: Wimbledon prize money, Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist checkup, and rumblings of a US Open mixed doubles boycott.00:00 Intro00:22 The Chewing Controversy02:51 Stuttgart Shelton’s Grass Breakthrough07:53 Fritz vs Drop Shot Problem10:36 Den Bosch Name Chaos11:19 Majchrzak Shocks the Top 1015:59 Queen’s WTA Vekic Lucky Loser Run22:33 Major News Serena Doubles Comeback24:51 Grass Injury Woes24:58 Fixing Slippery Courts25:56 Serena Wimbledon Talk27:20 Mixed Doubles Boycott Buzz29:39 Wimbledon Prize Money30:15 Alcaraz Wrist Update33:57 Stevie Stats Grass Kings35:00 Servebot Shelton Edition35:53 World Cup Detour37:12 Shelton’s Free Cars39:00 Queens vs Halle Fields42:17 Berlin Stacked Draw43:15 Wrap Up

To join ATP Fantasy head to https://play.fantasy.atptour.com/nothingmajorCode to join our Nothing Major league: 981-0H8TXOn the first-ever Thursday episode of Nothing Major, John, Sam, and Stevie review their pre–Monte Carlo clay buy/sell picks, highlighting calls on Arthur Fils, Flavio Cobolli, Joao Fonseca, Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti, and Adrian Mannarino, before shifting to fresh grass-court buys and sells. They update their ATP Fantasy team and standings, make a full grass-season reset around Jannik Sinner, and debate roster value picks and alternates. The guys also talk World Cup excitement and timing in North America, spin a “wildcard wheel” to pick extra national teams to follow, and answer fan questions on bugs and bees on court, judging grunts, and an Isner-vs-Opelka hypothetical.00:00 Thursday Episode Kickoff01:22 Clay Picks Recap03:23 Stevie and John Results06:53 New Grass Picks12:10 Fantasy Team Shakeup17:07 Finalizing Fantasy Picks17:30 Join the ATP Fantasy League17:50 World Cup Hype Check19:49 Tour Life During World Cup21:27 Wildcard Wheel Soccer Teams26:59 Fan Questions Nature Moments29:30 Grunts Locker Room Talk31:07 Isner vs Opelka Debate31:55 Wrap Up and Grass Swing

On this Roland-Garros finals edition of Something Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson recap a dramatic men’s final as Alexander Zverev wins his first Grand Slam, regrouping after a tense fourth-set tiebreak and cruising 6-1 in the fifth to beat Cobolli. They also discuss what the title means for his legacy and Hall of Fame case. They debate whether Zverev can add more majors with Sinner and Alcaraz looming, then shift to the women’s final where Andreeva wins easily in straight sets ending the Cinderella run from Chwalinska and sparking debate about Andreeva’s place among the WTA elite. They also share behind-the-scenes Roland-Garros TV moments, conclude their bracket contest winners.00:00 Intro00:17 Roland Garros Recap Setup01:30 Final Match Breakdown02:37 Fourth Set Turning Point03:16 Bathroom Break Reset06:27 Pressure Off In Fifth08:32 Hall Of Fame Resume10:04 More Majors Debate12:05 Sweaty Shirt Rant14:10 Sam Gets Roasted Live15:44 Cobolli Future Outlook20:25 Was The Event Meh21:53 Andreeva Ends Cinderella Run23:12 Why Fans Loved Poland Garros25:03 Is Andreeva Top Tier Now28:01 Wimbledon Wildcard Debate29:29 Roland Garros Green Room Stories32:10 Bracket Punishments And Results35:28 Winners Prizes And Wrap Up

https://www.tennis-warehouse.comSam Querrey and John Isner open from Paris after the Roland-Garros semifinals. They recap the first men’s semifinal that never happened after Matteo Arnaldi pulled out with an illness minutes before playing Cobolli, likely worsened by Arnaldi’s heavy time on court. They then discuss Alexander Zverev beating Jakub Menšík, crediting Zverev’s high first-serve percentage and baseline control, and preview the final with the guys having Zverev as the clear favorite despite slow starts. Plus they cover the women’s semis: Maya Chwalinska’s dream run continues after defeating Diana Shnaider with crafty variety and Mirra Andreeva routing Marta Kostyuk comfortably to set up an Andreeva vs Chwalinska final.00:00 Paris Semifinal Scene00:29 Show Intro and Crew01:35 Tournament Vibes Dip02:48 Arnaldi Withdraws Late05:38 Zverev Handles Mensik07:00 Why Zverev Looks Unplayable08:03 Stats Confusion and Tactics10:07 Ties and Ironing Break10:55 Final Preview Zverev vs Cobolli13:02 Matchup Edges and Haircut Talk14:46 Zverev Slow Starts Concern17:03 Women Semis Shock17:51 Chwalinska Crafty Game19:22 Underdog Hotel Story21:05 Wimbledon Wildcard Stakes22:01 Andreeva Dominates Kostyuk23:56 Finals Matchup Predictions26:01 Bracket Time Traveler26:58 Wrap Up 

Thank you to Tennis Channel for the use of the Paris footage. From the green room, Sam & John join Stevie as he kicks off the show with his take on a "Lefkoe style" opener. The crew recaps a dramatic set of Roland-Garros quarterfinals, led by impressive runs from Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik, and Cobolli. They break down the biggest performances, debate who has the edge heading into the semifinals, and discuss what's stood out most from the second week in Paris.On the women’s side, they react to Sabalenka’s title hopes coming to an abrupt end and Shnaider’s continued rise. Plus, semifinal predictions and an update on the Nothing Major bracket standings.https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor00:00 French Open Stakes00:51 Cold Open Roast01:36 Rating the Monologue03:22 Show Intro and Banter04:17 Quarterfinals Setup05:00 Mensik Beats Fonseca08:54 Zverev Rolls Jodar11:38 Cobolli Upsets Felix16:28 DMV Celebrity Tangent17:09 Women Quarterfinal Shock18:31 Windy Match Debate19:44 Semifinal Surprise Run20:42 Hermes Bag Detour21:27 Kostyuk Streak Talk23:03 Semifinals Set Recap24:14 Men Semifinal Picks27:09 Women Semifinal Picks28:19 Guest Plans Bracket Drama29:53 Wrap Up Thanks

From the green room Sam & John join Stevie after John poetically introduces the show. The crew recaps a wild Roland-Garros Round of 16, led by Joao Fonseca’s four-set win over Casper Ruud and a controversial line call that sparks a Hawk-Eye vs. linespeople debate. They hit Zverev’s straight-sets win as he becomes a heavy favorite & 19-year-old Jodar rallying from two sets down vs. Pablo Carreno Busta. On the women’s side, they react to the first women’s night match in 3 years (Sabalenka vs. Osaka), Kostyuk upsetting four-time champ Swiatek, other results, quarterfinal predictions with a surprise guest, and an update on the Nothing Major bracket standings! https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor00:00 Roland Garros Cold Open00:28 Bloopers and Banter01:41 Show Setup and Guests02:07 Fonseca Upsets Ruud02:50 Hawk Eye Controversy04:07 Fonseca Forehand Power06:22 Zverev Takes Control08:19 JodarComeback Win09:53 Cobolli Adavances12:07 Felix and Berrettini Recap13:24 Kwame Match and Fine18:27 Night Match20:15 Swiatek Upset 22:22 Wild Third Set Drama23:23 Keys Collapses vs Schneider24:58 Iga Confidence Check25:31 Men's Quarterfinal Picks28:19 Special Guest Women's Picks30:33 Bracket Leaderboard Update31:43 Subscribe Banter and Wrap32:59 Final Goodbyes

John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest matches of the year as João Fonseca takes down Novak Djokovic in a five set thriller at Roland Garros. The gang breaks down Fonseca’s incredible comeback, Djokovic’s stunning five set record, and whether the draw is now wide open for a first time Grand Slam champion.Meanwhile, Casper Ruud survives Tommy Paul in another five setter, Zverev suddenly finds himself carrying favorite pressure, and the guys debate who’s left standing in a draw that has completely exploded over the past few days.On the women’s side, Coco Gauff crashes out against Potapova, Iga Swiątek starts looking like vintage Iga again, and the crew closes with Round of 16 predictions, and one final argument over whether they could score a penalty kick against a Champions League goalkeeper.00:00 We're Back!02:32 New Slam Champion Incoming03:00 Fonseca Stuns Djokovic06:50 Novak Praise and Big Stats12:27 Ruud Survives Tommy Paul15:19 Michelsen vs Jodar Drama18:40 Mens Draw Wide Open 19:31 Svajda Story and Cerundolo Bad x Good Brother Debate22:15 Zverev Pressure and Other Results26:16 Womens Draw 28:13 Gauff Match Breakdown30:33 Other Seeds Rolling31:24 Another Upset Analysis32:57 Cirstea Double Bagel34:02 Round Of 16 Picks37:10 Bracket Challenge & Champions League Penalties Debate39:44 Goodbye

John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest upsets EVER at a Major, as Jannik Sinner completely collapses from 6-3, 6-2, 5-1 up against Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the Paris heat. The boys debate the controversial mid match timeout and whether heat might genuinely be Sinner’s biggest weakness, leading to a full discussion on genetics, body cooling, acclimation, and what he may need to change long term to survive brutal Slam conditions.Elsewhere at French Open, Frances Tiafoe survives Hubert Hurkacz in five and celebrates by ripping the shirt off, Moise Kouame turns Lenglen into complete chaos, and Jakub Menšík wins a 13-11 fifth set breaker while cramping so badly he leaves the court in a wheelchair. Plus: João Fonseca’s comeback, Novak Djokovic keeping the “25” dream alive, and the Alejandro Davidovich Fokina coaching split becoming the messiest storyline in Paris.On the women’s side, Elena Rybakina suffers the biggest upset of Round 2, Serena Williams comeback rumors start flying again, and the crew closes with Round 3 predictions, bracket standings, and a looming punishment for whoever finishes last.00:00 Welcome Back!00:21 Sinner Shocking Collapse01:33 Wozniacki Joins Desk02:42 Heat + Cramps Debate06:20 Upset Magnitude Talk09:29 Kouame and Teens Breakthrough11:53 Tiafoe Outlasts Hurkacz14:05 Other Results15:09 Mensik Marathon Cramping16:04 Fokina Coaching Drama 17:55 Rybakina Shock Upset19:46 Baptiste Dramatic Injury 23:09 Serena Comeback Rumors27:13 Round 3 Predictions28:24 Bracket Update And Goodbye!

Something Major is officially back. John, Sam, and Steve return from Paris to break down a chaotic opening round at Roland-Garros: surprise exits, brutal heat, questionable scheduling, and a few retirement-era feelings creeping in. Paris also says goodbye to Stan Wawrinka and hometown hero Gaël Monfils, who may have given the fans one last classic five-set battle.The guys revisit Medvedev’s latest clay-court disaster, while somehow Sam still thinks he’s got a chance against Sinner. They also break down Basavareddy’s fearless drop-shot clinic against Fritz and Casper Ruud surviving heat issues, a fourth-set bagel, and still finding a way through in five. On the women’s side, most top seeds handled business before Genie Bouchard joins the show to break down the draw and make her pick for the title... a pretty popular one!Plus, things get predictably sidetracked with heat complaints, stomach issues, and Sam accidentally eating 30 multivitamins because he thought they were gummy candy... just another completely "normal" pod episode!00:00 Something Major is BACK!01:54 Stan / Monfils Last Dances04:50 Court Placement Debate06:21 Monfils Sendoff07:56 Record Heat at Roland-Garros09:03 Top Seeds Cruise and Ruud Survival11:29 Americans and Rising Teens13:33 Medvedev Shock Exit Debate15:12 Sam's BIZARRE Vitamin Mishap19:20 Women's Draw20:24 Svitolina Survives21:50 Americans And Upsets23:52 Mens Round 2 Preview26:58 Genie Joins Pod30:15 Hockey Bar Detour?30:51 Wrap Up

John, Sam, and Stevie officially enter Roland-Garros mode, where one question takes over the entire men’s draw: can anyone stop Jannik Sinner? The guys make their picks, debate why Novak Djokovic somehow keeps showing up near the top of the odds board, throw out dark horses, and come up with increasingly ridiculous theories for how Sinner could actually lose.On the women’s side, nobody agrees on anything. Iga, Sabalenka, Coco, Rybakina — the board turns into complete chaos as the guys make title picks, argue over who’s being underrated, and try to figure out whether taking “the field” might be the safest bet.Plus: Most Beautiful Courts returns with absurd tennis postcard locations, and things completely derail during an overrated TV show draft featuring Yellowstone, Friends, Stranger Things, airport breakfast outrage, and several takes that may age worse than the Roland-Garros predictions.--French Open Bracket Draw is now live! And we are doing a draw for both the men & women. Submit yours to win some amazing Nothing Major prizes! https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor