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On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Sam battling exhaustion after covering Khachanov’s five-set win over Learner Tien, Carlos Alcaraz cruising past Tommy Paul, and Ben Shelton dominating Stefanos Tsitsipas. They also cover Frances Tiafoe’s electric upset of Daniil Medvedev, Zverev finding form in night sessions, Alex Michelson reaching the quarters without dropping a set, and Van de Zandschulp’s comeback from two sets down.
Plus, the crew breaks down Coco Gauff’s win over Jovic, Pegula and Navarro setting up an all-American quarterfinal, Zheng’s comeback over Swiatek, and Rybakina routing Osaka. They also preview key quarterfinal matchups including the Shelton v Alcaraz blockbuster!
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00:00 Round of 16 Kickoff
00:12 Crispy Check In
01:47 Celebs Then Tennis
01:58 Alcaraz Back Statement
04:20 Shelton Stuns Tsitsipas
06:14 Tiafoe Topples Medvedev
08:27 Zverev Night Session Roll
10:33 Khachanov Survives Tien
12:24 Michelsen Quiet Surge
13:49 Ash Scheduling Debate
14:54 Lucky Loser Heartbreak
18:25 Gauff
19:46 Pegula Navarro Set Up
20:59 Zheng Comeback Chaos
22:47 Quick Hits And Fashion
23:36 Shelton Alcaraz Preview
26:02 Tiafoe Michelson
29:57 Womens Semis Picks
33:02 Bracket Update And Wrap
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On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Taylor Fritz’s five-set loss to Cerundolo after leading two sets, Carlos Alcaraz even practicing after his win, and Tommy Paul getting revenge on Alexander Bublik. They also cover Alexander Blockx dominating Cobolli and Tsitsipas finding form ahead of Ben Shelton.
Plus, the crew breaks down Madison Keys’ brutal 5-0 third-set collapse to Qinwen Zheng, and runs through wins and losses for Navarro, Sabalenka, Pegula, Anisimova, and others. They preview key Round of 16 matchups and share the latest bracket standings.
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00:00 Round Three Kickoff
00:24 Too Many Dogs Debate
01:36 Celebrity Open Roll Call
02:43 Fritz Collapse Breakdown
06:52 Alcaraz Undershirt Talk
09:43 Tommy Paul Survives Bublik
12:00 Blockx Buzz And Juiced Radar
14:33 Tsitsipas One Hander Streak
18:46 Other Americans Quick Hits
19:00 Shelton vs Shapovalov
20:18 Keys Third Set Collapse
23:53 Pegula Grit And Schedule
26:06 Alcaraz vs Paul Preview
29:13 Shelton vs Tsitsipas
30:35 Medvedev vs Tiafoe Hype
33:09 Navarro vs Kalinskaya Pick
36:00 Bracket Ranks And Signoff
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On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie debate Zverev’s form, time on court, and late-night scheduling before reacting to Rafa Jodar’s surprising first-round collapse. They also praise Carlos Alcaraz for rolling after a slow start, while covering Felix Auger-Aliassime’s loss to Khachanov, Dane Sweeny’s upset of Musetti, and Alex Michelsen’s rout of Brandon Nakashima.
The crew runs through another strong day for the Americans, with Shelton, Fritz, Tiafoe, and Tommy Paul all advancing, plus Paul’s incredible around-the-net-post highlight. Plus, they discuss Monfils’ US Open farewell, cannabis complaints, Alcaraz calling for longer breaks, Madi Keys’ wild comeback, and preview key third-round matchups, including a wide-open section guaranteed to produce a first-time men’s quarterfinalist.
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00:00 Show Intro
00:52 Celebrity Spotting
03:04 Zverev Night Match
06:47 Jodar Shock Exit
09:37 Alcaraz Shakes Rust
11:49 FAA Upset Talk
13:21 Sweeny Stuns Musetti
15:20 Michelsen Beats Nakashima
18:46 Shelton Survives Hurkacz
20:32 Fritz Serve Bot Joke
21:34 Tiafoe Survives Straight Sets
22:22 Tommy Paul Shot Magic
23:29 Tien Ends Monfils Era
24:31 Seeds Check Medvedev Buzz
25:22 Cannabis Smell Debate
26:30 Alcaraz Breaks And Burnout
28:01 WTA Seeds And Keys Escape
33:24 Round Three Matchups Preview
37:43 Bracket Pool Standings
38:27 Wrap Up
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On this first episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie recap all the first-round action, starting with Novak Djokovic’s shocking five-set loss to Navone after looking physically unwell and vomiting on court. The guys debate whether age or illness is behind his recent struggles before breaking down Carlos Alcaraz’s straight-sets win over Safiullin, Tsitsipas’ comeback against Arthur Fils, and Stan Wawrinka’s final major match in a loss to Berrettini.
The crew also runs through the American roundup, with Ben Shelton surviving a rough start, Frances Tiafoe escaping in five, and Learner Tien, Brandon Nakashima, and Alex Michelsen cruising through. Plus, they preview key second-round matchups, make bracket updates, and bring the late-night “Ron Burgundy” name-reading chaos.
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00:00 Cold Open and Setup
00:36 Djokovic Shock Exit
05:25 Celebrity Jumbotron
06:05 Alcaraz Returns in Style
11:27 Tsitsipas Stuns Fils
13:37 Wawrinka Farewell vs Berrettini
15:04 Monfils Show and Next Test
16:34 Shelton Survives Slow Start
17:44 Tiafoe Five Set Escape
19:02 Other Americans Roll
19:08 Nakashima vs Michelsen Hype
19:51 American Men Round One Recap
20:32 Zverev Scoreboard Watch
21:05 Women Seeds Hold Serve
22:17 Osaka Outfit Talk
22:54 Shelton vs Hurkacz Breakdown
24:31 Tiafoe Matchup and App Feature
26:31 Other Round Two Blockbusters
28:38 Ron Burgundy
30:27 Women's Round Two
33:04 Bracket Update and Signoff
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On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys sit down with junior standout Jack Kennedy, the Kalamazoo boys’ 18s champion who earned a wild card into the 2026 US Open, his pro run including a win over Kei Nishikori, and making his first Slam main draw in his New York backyard. They also hit on his UVA commitment, postponing college until January to play more pro events, and his push for the Next Gen Finals.
Plus, the guys dive deep into their US Open preview, breaking down Djokovic’s chances, Alcaraz’s star power and the players who could make a run in New York, before tackling an unpredictable women’s draw. They also break down IBM’s new “serve quality” tracking, shout out Tennis Warehouse, and bring back the Singapore job saga for another chaotic twist.
00:00 Show Intro and Preview
00:31 Meet Jack Kennedy
01:20 Kalamazoo Final Recap
02:46 Three Out of Five Prep
04:28 Turning Pro Confidence
07:24 Home Slam Dreams
08:47 Main Draw Mindset
11:48 Starstruck Moments
14:57 Draw Hopes and Big Stage
16:42 Prize Money and Spending
18:10 Why Virginia Chose Him
19:34 Balancing College and Pros
21:17 Recruiting Storytime
24:27 Rapid Fire Favorites
25:47 Interview Wrap and Thanks
27:14 IBM Serve Quality Tech
28:52 Serve Quality Predictions
29:19 Serve Quality Standouts
30:15 Zverev Serve Metrics
30:46 Seeding Confusion Spiral
32:16 IBM App Serve Tracking
33:06 Mens Title Favorites
33:17 Djokovic Last Chance Talk
34:33 Alcaraz Star Power
36:02 Prize Money Boost
36:25 Womens Favorites Debate
38:14 Eala Mania Scheduling
39:46 Bracket Draw Plans
40:10 Singapore Life Advice Update
43:49 Sam Gets Roasted
44:34 See You In New York
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Tune in Thursday for an interview with US Open Wildcard, Jack Kennedy!
On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys recap Cincinnati as Artur Fils powers to his first Masters title over Frances Tiafoe, including a wild 6-0 third set, and discuss why the event felt wide open without Sinner and Alcaraz. They also hit on Brandon Nakashima’s continued hard-court surge, Tommy Paul’s win over Zverev, and what it all means heading into New York.
On the women’s side, Coco Gauff beats Jessie Pegula in a dominant final and the group debates whether Coco is now the favorite for the US Open. Plus, they break down the latest US Open news, including Alcaraz officially returning and teaming with Serena Williams in mixed doubles, Sinner pulling out, wild cards, Kyrgios controversy, and a few chaotic off-court stories.
00:00 Packed Episode Preview
00:29 Cincinnati Masters Winner
01:04 Artur Fils Breakthrough
02:32 Open Odds Debate
03:59 Final Drama and Tiafoe
05:15 Nakashima Rising Fast
08:30 Zverev Confidence Check
09:57 Wild Flight Home Story
12:28 Groin Injury Update
13:58 Coco Gauff Dominates
18:29 Major News Alcaraz Returns
22:04 Serena Carlos Mixed Doubles
24:12 Rigged Draw Jokes
24:48 Sinner Withdraws Injured
26:30 US Open Wild Card Debate
30:16 Kyrgios Controversy Fallout
33:18 NYC Plans
34:41 Stats Ostapenko Streak
35:29 Serve Bot And US Open Picks
40:45 Wrap Up And Next Episode
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On this Thursday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie sit down with director Jason Hehir (The Last Dance) to break down his new Amazon feature doc Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter. Hehir explains how the project began in 2017, how he came aboard in 2023, the challenges of filming a story unfolding in real time, and why the original concept “The Two Novaks” evolved into The Wolf in Winter. They also discuss the trust-building process with Novak, the similarities and differences between Djokovic and Michael Jordan, and what surprised Hehir most about Novak as a father and competitor.
Plus, the guys launch a new Sam segment: a snake draft of current top-100 players they least want on their team in a pool-table bar fight. Finally, they preview Roger Federer’s upcoming Hall of Fame induction, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about how approachable and normal Roger is off court.
00:00 Show Intro and Preview
01:26 Jason Hehir Joins
01:48 How the Doc Began
04:56 Tennis Background and Early Career
06:35 Building the Story Live
11:32 Budget and Scope Choices
13:17 Why Wolf in Winter
17:12 Novak Off Court
19:46 Mindset and Self Rivalry
21:45 Jordan vs Novak Comparisons
27:15 Final Cut and Notes
29:56 Crashing the Big Three Party
31:55 Interview Wrap and Reactions
34:31 Sam Bar Fight Draft
36:07 Nice Guys Draft Picks
36:35 More Soft Picks
37:38 Novak Debate
38:26 Colman Wong Pick
41:55 Federer Hall Of Fame
43:33 Federer Stories
45:38 Exhibition Travel Tales
49:17 Who Introduces Roger
49:59 Wrap Up And Rage Bait
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On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam checks in from Cincinnati and shares the perks (and grime) of the Great Wolf Lodge before the guys break down an all-American Masters final in Montreal, Ben Shelton’s dominant title defense without dropping a set, and Brandon Nakashima’s breakthrough week. They also discuss the rise of college-to-pro tennis and what it means for the next generation.
In Toronto, they dive into Iga Swiatek’s “vintage” run, her 12th WTA 1000 title, and what it means for the US Open and WTA Finals race. Plus, they react to Djokovic’s brutal three-set loss, Shelton’s early upset, Zverev as the favorite with stars absent, Fritz’s racket smash, Draper’s candid struggles, and whether anyone should still be complaining about 12-day Masters events.
00:00 Show kickoff
00:40 Cincy perks and Great Wolf
02:20 College tennis surge
06:44 All American Montreal final
09:23 Shelton return breakthrough
12:42 Defending champ in new city
15:25 Iga back in Toronto
18:39 WTA race and Asian swing
22:36 Cincinnati chaos and Novak buzz
25:49 Novak Health Watch
27:20 Shelton Upset Reaction
28:32 Jodar Drama Comeback
30:26 Zverev Favorite Debate
33:37 Draper Injury Struggles
37:21 Olympics Schedule Rant
41:36 Fritz Racket Smash
43:11 Servebot Shelton Stats
43:57 Masters Format Acceptance
46:16 Eala Mania Tickets
46:54 Wrap And Next Ep Preview
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On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam returns from a whirlwind Cincinnati trip, complete with a no-training 5K and an awkward realization that Jannik Sinner had just pulled out of the tournament. The guys settle into a fun show covering Canadian pet peeves in honor of the Canadian Masters, from surprise tax bills and stacked restaurant taxes to the Queen still appearing on currency, no AC in Montreal, and the metric system.
They also preview Cincinnati with both Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz out, debating who’s actually the favorite while considering Zverev and Novak, and praising Cincinnati’s player amenities, food, upgrades, and Skyline Chili. Plus, they tackle life advice on whether a dad should ever “let” his 17-year-old win, how to handle witnessing an awkward locker room moment and pitch a tennis version of golf’s Internet Invitational featuring influencers, personalities, and a prize purse.
00:00 Cold Open Chaos
00:28 Show Setup and Segments
00:51 Sam’s Cincinnati 5K Recap
02:27 Credentials Awkward Moment
04:15 Canadian Pet Peeves Draft
13:57 Cincy Preview and Punishments
15:12 Who’s the Cincy Favorite
17:42 Is Cincinnati the Best Masters
19:24 Player Perks Tour
20:18 Snack Grab Controversy
21:18 Activities And Investment
22:19 Cincy Food Debate
27:46 Life Advice Begins
28:42 Let Him Win
30:31 Locker Room Secret
32:43 Tennis Influencer Event
37:41 Wrap Up And Next Show
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Canada has turned into a full-on bloodbath. Djokovic, Sinner and Alcaraz were already missing, and then plenty of the “safe” top seeds followed them out the door. Zverev calls his loss to Griekspoor his “worst match of the season,” Fritz looks cooked after his Monday final in DC, and Félix doesn’t even make it on court in his hometown because of a back issue.
The result? A wide-open Masters with a historic last eight: for the first time, every Masters 1000 quarterfinalist was born in 2000 or later, with 25-year-old Brandon Nakashima somehow the elder statesman. We break down Shelton vs. Mensik, Jodar’s rapid rise, why Canada creates so much chaos, and which young player has the biggest opportunity this week.
On the women’s side, Toronto finally delivers the heavyweight matchups. We look at the draw while debating Sabalenka’s recent losses, whether Iga is starting to turn things around, and a wide-open race to finish the year at No. 1.
Then it’s on to Cincinnati. How concerning is Sinner’s withdrawal ahead of the US Open? John thinks it matters; Stevie is waiting to see what the New York practice-court cameras tell us. Plus, Sam somehow turns his “query” into an Ealamania discussion... and, for once, we all agree!
00:00 Show Preview
02:00 Montreal Is Absolute Chaos!
05:20 Zverev’s “Worst Match”
08:15 The Gen Z TakeOver
09:22 Did Fritz Run Out of Gas?
11:27 Montreal Quarterfinals
13:25 Shelton vs. Menšík
14:59 Jodar’s Rise + The Fils Test
18:44 Why So Many Upsets in Canada?
22:44 WTA Toronto
23:17 What’s Going On With Sabalenka?
25:14 Quarterfinals Breakdown
26:09 The No. 1 Race Is Wide Open
29:35 Sinner Pulls Out of Cincinnati
34:10 Cincy + Venus & Serena
36:18 Big Foe’s Hand Surgery
42:04 Stevie Stat's
43:04 Shelton gets Servebot of the Week
47:09 That’s a Wrap!
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