208: US Open Wildcard Jack Kennedy Joins! Alcaraz Favourite? Eala Mania Hits NYC | EP 208

Tune in Tuesday for the start of Something Major! 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 Preview00:31 Meet Jack Kennedy01:20 Kalamazoo Final Recap02:46 Three Out of Five Prep04:28 Turning Pro Confidence07:24 Home Slam Dreams08:47 Main Draw Mindset11:48 Starstruck Moments14:57 Draw Hopes and Big Stage16:42 Prize Money and Spending18:10 Why Virginia Chose Him19:34 Balancing College and Pros21:17 Recruiting Storytime24:27 Rapid Fire Favorites25:47 Interview Wrap and Thanks27:14 IBM Serve Quality Tech28:52 Serve Quality Predictions29:19 Serve Quality Standouts30:15 Zverev Serve Metrics30:46 Seeding Confusion Spiral32:16 IBM App Serve Tracking33:06 Mens Title Favorites33:17 Djokovic Last Chance Talk34:33 Alcaraz Star Power36:02 Prize Money Boost36:25 Womens Favorites Debate38:14 Eala Mania Scheduling39:46 Bracket Draw Plans40:10 Singapore Life Advice Update43:49 Sam Gets Roasted44:34 See You In New York