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 n...
Ons Jabeur Joins the Pod, Bringing Creativity to Tennis & Grand Slam Pressure | EP 34
WTA former World No. 2 and three-time major finalist Ons Jabeur joins this week's episode! Ons opens up about the unique challenges of growing up playing tennis in Tunisia, balancing her career with her personal life and the pressure of chasing that elusive major.Ons is quizzed on the working dynamic of having her spouse in her team, the mental battle of playing in Slam finals, and whether she thinks she has the best dropshot in tennis...Plus Jack, John, Sam and Steve get into a heated debate about the best and worst airports in the world, the weird February stretch of the tennis calendar, and the top journeymen in ATP history.(00:00) Intro(00:24) Nothing Major is back!(01:08) What is the best airport in America?(03:32) The worst airport in the world: Atlanta(05:30) Did John like Davis Cup Week after the Australian Open?(07:08) Playing tournaments in the US after the AO(11:48) Welcome, Ons Jabeur!(12:21) How is it to grow up in Tunisia aiming to be a tennis player?(14:50) Jabeur’s tennis style. Has she a better drop shot than Alcaraz?(16:30) Karim Kamoun, her husband and coach(19:00) Motherhood and tennis(21:40) Which Grand Slam final was she closer to win?(22:50) The pressure difference between a Major final and other events(26:00) What is her favourite part of the WTA Tour?(26:35) Ons’ favourite tournaments(27:32) Best friends on tour(28:07) Get in the Top 5 or stay in the Top 5: what is tougher?(28:40) Takes on Sabalenka, Swiatek, Gauff and Andreeva(31:55) Random questions for Ons(34:00) Jabeur’s platform as a Tennis Commissioner(36:40) Build a perfect player with NMP games(38:38) Dealing with the betting system(40:37) Fan questions: Who is your daddy in tennis?(45:52) Pre-game rituals from players(51:00) Final trivia question Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2025 Australian Open: Madison Keys & Jannik Sinner Finals Reaction | Something Major | EP 33
The 2025 Australian Open has wrapped, and we’re putting a bow on two week of Something Major with our Finals reaction. The boys discuss Madison Keys finally claiming her first Grand Slam title in an unforgettable final, ending a decade-long wait in spectacular fashion, and personal stories about the AO women's champ. On the men’s side, we reflect on Jannik Sinner's continued reign of dominance, clinching back-to-back Aussie Open titles, and debate what's next for Alexander Zverev.But it’s not all about the Finals. The Snake Draft chaos comes to a head, Sam and Stevie gear up for a hilarious pickleball showdown, and fan-submitted questions take us on a few entertaining detours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stan Wawrinka Joins the Pod, From Aussie Glory to Partying Like a Grand Slam Champion | EP 32
In this Saturday special of Nothing Major, the boys sit down with their first Major champion—none other than Stan “The Man” Wawrinka.The 3-time Grand Slam champ doesn’t hold back as he dishes on the match against Djokovic that made him believe he could hang with the big dogs, the wild ride to his 2014 Aussie Open win, and why celebrating a Slam with a proper party is absolutely mandatory.Stan also breaks down the fine art of snapping a racquet over his knee (it’s all in the technique), explains why he’d rather face Rafa than Roger in a Slam final, and spills on why the US Open was the toughest one to conquer.--(00:00) Intro(00:32) Stan Wawrinka joins the podcast(01:13) How a reel convinced Stan to come on(02:18) Stan’s routine at the Australian Open(03:23) Tough 2013 loss to Djokovic(06:15) Did Stan believe he could win the 2014 AO?(08:49) Federer or Nadal in the final—who did he prefer?(10:49) The epic party after winning the 2014 AO(11:47) Life after becoming a Grand Slam champion(16:45) Playing his best tennis to win Roland-Garros 2015(21:07) What does it take to win a Grand Slam?(22:10) Is Stan part of the “Big Four”?(23:26) Facing Rafa in the 2017 Roland-Garros final(24:10) Why Stan enjoys playing Novak(26:55) The love of competition(27:27) Stan flips the script: Do the guys miss tennis?(29:10) Stan’s relationship with the younger generation(30:28) Major Q&A with Stan(31:41) Stan’s Vegas Draft(33:48) How to break a racket over your knee(35:03) Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2025 Australian Open: Semifinals Recap & Final Predictions | Something Major | EP 31
The stage is set for blockbuster finale down under. In our Australian Open semifinal recap, Sam and Steve discuss Novak Djokovic’s unexpected withdrawal against Alexander Zverev, the bizarre boos from the home crowd during his exit and Jannik Sinner’s commanding win over Ben Shelton.The boys dive into Aryna Sabalenka's comfortable win over Paula Badosa, and Madison Keys' impressive upset over World No. 2 Iga Swiatek. Can Keys capture her first major title, despite the haunting experience of an accidental midnight Facetime from Sam right after her semifinal win?Plus, the team dives into the stakes of the ultimate pickleball showdown, answer some fan questions and offer their bold predictions for Sunday’s finals!--(00:00) Intro(01:30) Australian Open Men’s Semi-finals Breakdown(01:40) Zverev vs. Djokovic: Novak Retires After One Set(04:59) Why Did the Aussie Crowd Boo Djokovic?(07:05) Sinner vs. Shelton: Jannik Advances to the Final(12:17) The Australian Open Men’s Final: Sinner vs. Zverev(13:16) Can Zverev Win His First Grand Slam?(15:16) Predictions: Jannik or Sascha?(16:18) Women’s Semi-finals: Sabalenka vs. Badosa(17:18) Paula Badosa’s Remarkable Comeback(18:24) Aryna Sabalenka’s Mentality Shift(19:52) Keys vs. Swiatek: The Match of the Tournament(20:16) Sam Accidentally FaceTimes Madison Keys(22:14) Steve’s Take on Madison Keys(25:42) Sabalenka vs. Keys: Women’s Final Preview(29:12) Snake Draft Update: The Pickleball Showdown(32:13) Fan Questions: Playing Day vs. Night Sessions in Australia(33:45) How Do Players Receive Their Prize Money?(35:05) Final Trivia Question Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2025 Australian Open: QF Recap & SF Predictions | Something Major | EP 30
As the Australian Open hits the business end of the tournament, Something Major is here to break down all the quarterfinal action from both the men’s and women’s draws.On the men’s side, we kick off with Djokovic’s gritty win over Alcaraz before moving onto Shelton’s big-match energy, Zverev’s chances for a title and Jannik Sinner’s dominant performance over De Minaur. Is Sinner the favorite to win it all now? And can Zverev get his first Grand Slam win over Djokovic?On the women’s side, we spotlight Sabalenka’s hard court dominance, Badosa’s surprising win over Coco, and Swiatek’s machine-like approach as she marches through the draw. Who is the current favorite? And can Madison Keys pull off the upset of the tournament with a semifinal showdown against Iga?Last but not least, we close the show with a Snake Draft update (pickleball showdown pending!) and Aussie Open trivia.(00:00) On today’s episode…(00:47) The wet handshake reaction & what’s ahead(02:06) Djokovic’s gritty win over Alcaraz(07:12) Did Paul let his match vs. Zverev slip away?(11:12) Can Zverev actually win?(12:52) Shoutout: Moutet is Sam’s new favorite artist(13:35) Shelton’s Slam-winning it-factor(15:56) Sinner’s surreal moment(18:18) Why Shelton isn’t afraid of Sinner(20:32) Badosa’s big upset over Gauff(23:02) Sabalenka’s rise: Australia’s new Queen?(24:20) The friendship factor in high-stakes matches(25:17) “Iga is a machine!”(27:32) Tech controversies: Old-school vs. VAR(30:34) Can Keys give Swiatek trouble?(33:31) Semifinals predictions(36:30) Snakedraft update & punishments!(38:10) Fan shoutouts(38:58) Goodbye & AusOpen trivia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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