EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 42 MIN
167: Alcaraz’s Clay Swing In Doubt, Fils Top 5 Potential, Shelton Shines in Munich | EP 167
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Use code NOTHINGMAJOR at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50.On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Arthur Fils winning Barcelona over Andrey Rublev and debate how much of a threat Fils is on clay, then break down Ben Shelton’s Munich title and what it means for Americans on European clay. They cover Elena Rybakina defending her Stuttgart crown and discuss whether the win boosts her Roland Garros chances, then shift to major news with Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist injury forcing him out of Madrid, plus a wave of other Madrid withdrawals and frustration with the event’s expanded format. The guys also share a stat on college ties among ATP top-50 players, joke about other pods “cooking the books,” and tease an upcoming interview with Terence Atmane.00:00 Show Kickoff and Agenda00:20 Munich vs Madrid Banter00:55 Queens Club Membership Update02:28 Coachella Shoutouts and Pickleball Invite03:21 Barcelona Champion Arthur Fils08:40 Munich Winner Ben Shelton14:53 Stuttgart Title and Porsche Mystery18:23 Major News Alcaraz Injury22:55 Madrid Withdrawals and Format Critique24:18 Major Opinions College Ties Stat25:23 College Ties Surge26:07 Georgia Dream Lineup26:43 Serve Bot of the week29:12 Pods Cooking Books32:19 Madrid Mens Outlook35:09 WTA Madrid Favorites37:15 Reviewing Last Picks38:19 Locked In Debate40:50 Future Segments Tease42:27 Wrap Up And Outro
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