Nothing Major

On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie jump in with an emergency finals recap from Tokyo and Beijing, starting with Carlos Alcaraz’s Tokyo title over Jiri Lehecka and what it says about his health, form, and ever-present drop shot. Then they head to Beijing, where Novak Djokovic stays undefeated at the event and boosts his push to qualify for Turin.
The guys also unpack Medvedev’s default for hitting a ball into the crowd, Coco Gauff’s controversial point replay, and the major news that Jannik Sinner is out for the year.
Plus, they debate why 2012 was the toughest era in men’s tennis, hit fan questions, and give doubles life advice after an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction.
00:00 Show kickoff and agenda
00:35 Emergency finals recap
00:47 Tokyo final Alcaraz wins
01:15 Alcaraz weapons and flair
04:27 Beijing final Djokovic rolls
06:40 De Minaur injury concern
07:11 Medvedev default debate
09:37 Coco Gauff screen replay
11:40 Sinner out for year fallout
15:49 Dog cameo
16:12 Toughest era 2012 case
22:04 Classic Order of Play
23:20 Peak Era Debate
27:31 League Tennis Update
28:19 Olympic Mugshot Photos
30:18 Fan Question Losing Early
32:33 Tour Friends And Breakups
34:41 What Held Us Back
38:56 Doubles Wardrobe Mishap
40:20 Wrap
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On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie open with Sam’s ongoing weigh-in saga as he tries to lose weight ahead of a ranch day featuring horseback riding, fly fishing, and skeet shooting. They also break down the ATP 500s in Tokyo and Beijing, including Carlos Alcaraz’s run to the Tokyo final, his matchup with Jiří Lehečka, and surprising early losses for Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul. 
Plus, they explain how Arthur Fils ended up in qualifying despite being a top-10 player, creating a brutal draw for Frances Tiafoe. 
In Beijing, they discuss Novak Djokovic’s unbeaten record at the tournament and push for Turin, a controversial replay point involving Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur’s run to the final. They also get into Jannik Sinner pulling out of Beijing and Shanghai, the limited injury clarity, and what it could mean for the year-end No. 1 race.
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00:00 Show Intro
00:26 Scale Check Banter
02:34 Ranch Day Plans
03:01 Tokyo 500 Overview
03:22 Alcaraz Form Talk
04:43 Americans Exit Early
05:24 Race Pressure Debate
07:00 Tokyo Final Preview
08:23 Fils Qualifying Chaos
11:17 Beijing Djokovic Streak
13:46 Turin Qualification Impact
16:01 Replay Drama
19:43 De Minaur Final Run
21:02 Beijing Shakeups
21:46 Sinner Asia Withdrawal
22:26 Injury Disclosure Debate
24:32 Zverev Number One Path
26:13 Beijing Prize Money Talk
28:02 Major Opinions Segment
28:14 Medvedev Djokovic Stat
28:59 Serve Bot Zverev
31:03 Shanghai And Nishikori Tribute
32:33 Tour Friendships Stories
34:51 Novak Shanghai Outlook
36:30 Episode Wrap 

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On this episode of Nothing Major, it’s a two-man pod as Sam Querrey and Stevie hold down the fort, plus Sam shares a Laver Cup travel win after a last-minute upgrade and the guys debate a hypothetical Ethan Quinn vs. Taylor Fritz bar fight.
They’re also joined by Steven Amritraj, the CEO of the reimagined World Team Tennis, to break down the league’s December launch, new format, star-studded lineups, fan experience, ticket prices, and coaching element. Plus, they answer fan questions on sleep on tour and interview small talk, update their ATP Fantasy roster, and chat with Roman, the US Open women’s bracket winner.
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00:00 Show Preview
00:19 Two Man Pod Catch Up
00:36 Laver Cup Flight Drama
01:17 Bar Fight Debate
02:29 Weigh In Challenge
02:47 Meet WTT CEO
03:35 Amritraj Tennis Journey
06:20 WTT Reimagined Format
10:07 Teams And Star Lineups
12:08 Schedule And Tickets
14:14 Fan Experience And Coaches
18:20 CNBC Deal And Commentary
22:33 Tour Sleep Secrets
25:43 Media Interview Small Talk
27:52 ATP Fantasy Rules Reset
28:56 Building The Fall Squad
31:45 Prizes And Strategy
32:47 Interview With Roman
36:41 Wrap Up And Tease

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On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys recap the Laver Cup with Ethan Quinn filling in for Sam, who checks in from London with the full behind-the-scenes rundown. They break down Team Europe’s 13–5 win, Alcaraz saving match points against Fritz, Europe’s doubles sweep, and what makes Alcaraz so tough to play.
They also debate third-set super tiebreaks, discuss Team World’s roster and doubles options, and get an update on Ethan’s foot injury, surgery and rehab. Plus, Nadal and Murray’s Mallorca exhibition, late-night US Open scheduling, Arthur Fils’ qualifying drama, when will Sinner play next, and more.
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00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:20 Ethan Injury Update
04:58 Coping and Recovery Mindset
07:46 Sam Laver Cup Recap
15:37 Europe Wins Laver Cup
16:05 Third Set Tiebreak Debate
17:29 Friday Highlights
19:13 Facing Jodar Up Close
23:36 Saturday Momentum Swing
26:19 Alcaraz vs Fritz Thriller
28:08 Sunday Wrap and Doubles Story
29:57 Team World Doubles Fixes
31:42 Future Laver Cup Dreams
34:13 Nadal Murray Exhibition
36:01 US Open Late Nights
41:38 Stat Of The Week
43:02 PlayerZone Entry Explained
45:55 Servebot And Querrey
47:18 Bar Fight Rankings
50:01 Beijing Tokyo Outlook
52:28 Wrap Up And Tease

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On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys preview the Laver Cup in London, break down the format and rosters, and debate whether Team World can take down a Europe squad led by Alcaraz and Zverev. 
Sam also unveils his updated tennis influencer rankings after the US Open, with Paige Lorenze at No. 1 and Sam jumping to No. 3, plus he shares what to expect from his TV duties and travel. They also talk major life moments and retirement transitions, review the new Wilson Defier racket, and answer fan questions on Zverev’s Slam chances, US Open influencers, dream guests and a junior with two forehands.
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00:00 Welcome Back and Agenda
00:46 Rant Give Flags Back
01:43 Tennis Influencer Rankings
04:38 Breakfast and Horse Diet
07:40 Laver Cup Preview
10:28 Teams Matchups and Broadcast Plans
15:10 Hospitality and Event Vibes
16:40 Big Life Moments
19:33 Retirement Transition Talk
21:11 Life After Tour Life
21:54 Advice To Younger Self
23:24 Wilson Racket Review
28:41 Celebrity Flight Story
29:39 Can Zverev Win Slams
31:42 US Open Influencer Debate
33:47 Dream Guests For The Pod
35:44 Two Forehands Prospect
39:51 Podcasts Stealing Bits
41:32 Wrap Up

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