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Nothing Major
by Sift Creative
Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner & Steve Johnson as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles on the 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).
Episodes
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Zverev Shines in Shanghai & The FUNNIEST Fan Interview Ever! | EP 223
On this Thursday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie Johnson recap the latest from the Shanghai Masters, including Rafael Jodar’s win and his towel outburst toward ball kids. They also cover Zverev’s dominant win over Alex de Minaur as they discuss Zverev’s durability…
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Alcaraz Out, Djokovic Falls, and Qinwen Zheng is back! | EP 222
On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie start with recapping Sam’s birthday post. Then they revisit Medvedev’s ball-into-the-crowd controversy before breaking down Zizou Bergs’ upset of Carlos Alcaraz on Shanghai’s fast courts and Carlos’ new mustache, unpack Novak Djokovic’s loss...
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Sinner Out for the Season! Djokovic’s Finals Surge, Alcaraz Still a Level Above? | EP 221
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...
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Alcaraz Rolls in Tokyo, Djokovic’s Beijing Streak, and Sinner’s Mysterious Knee | EP 220
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...
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The New Era of World Team Tennis! Quinn vs Fritz Street Fight & ATP Fantasy Update | EP 219
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...
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Europe Defeats Team World! Laver Cup Recap + Alcaraz on Late-Night Finishes | EP 218
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…
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Laver Cup Showdown, Alcaraz & Zverev Lead Europe + Influencer Rankings Update! | EP 217
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.…
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Davis Cup Exit for US, Ferrero to Come Back & Race for Year End No. 1 | EP 216
The boys are BACK after a little post US Open hiatus, and there’s plenty to catch up on. The US is out of Davis Cup after a wild 3 2 loss to Czechia in Prague, Ben Shelton makes the trip straight from the US Open final, and Holger Rune makes his return after 11 months away. Plus, Juan Carlos...
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Zverev & Rybakina are your US Open Champions! | US Open Something Major Finals | EP 215
On this episode of Something Major, Sam, John, and Stevie break down the US Open finals, starting with Alexander Zverev’s four-set win over Ben Shelton, an early break, a lopsided second-set tiebreak, and a crucial 24-shot rally that helped turn the match. They discuss Zverev’s return tactics…
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Can Ben Shelton Break The Streak?! | US Open Something Major SF's | EP 214
On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie break down US Open Semifinal Friday, starting with Sam’s courtside observations, an influencer rant, and a stacked celebrity crowd. They recap Ben Shelton’s four-set win over Frances Tiafoe which featured a disputed 158-mph serve reading,...
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Shelton’s All-Time Performance in Epic QF Classic | US Open Something Major QF's | EP 213
On this episode of Something Major from the US Open, Sam, John, and Stevie break down the late-night scheduling backlash and why there’s no perfect solution after a “perfect storm” slate pushed Ben Shelton vs. Carlos Alcaraz deep into the night. They also recap Shelton’s huge, fearless win over...
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Shelton Set for Alcaraz Clash, Coco Gauff on Fire | US Open Something Major Round of 16 | EP 212
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…
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Alcaraz Unstoppable? Keys Collapse, Tommy Pauls Revenge | US Open Something Major Round 3 | EP 211
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...
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Alcaraz Rolling, Zverev Survives, Eala Looking Strong | US Open Something Major Round 2 | EP 210
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...
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Alcaraz Ready to Rule NYC, Father Time Catching Novak? | US Open Something Major Round 1 | EP 209
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...
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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…
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Alcaraz Returns, Sinner Out, Fils & Gauff Triumph | EP 207
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...
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Is Novak as Competitive as Michael Jordan? Untold Federer Stories & ATP Bar Fight Draft | EP 206
Submit your questions or life advice to Nothing Major through the fan participation section at https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ 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...
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Shelton Supreme, Djokovic Despair & Eala Takes Over | EP 205
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Cincy The New 5th Slam?, Canadian Pet Peeves & Awkward Life Advice | EP 204
Submit your questions or life advice to Nothing Major through the fan participation section at https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ 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...
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Montreal Carnage, Gen Z Takes Over & the WTA No. 1 Race | Nothing Major EP 203
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…
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Eva Lys Joins the Pod, Eala’s Potential & Imagining Right-Handed Rafa | EP 202
Career-high No. 39 Eva Lys is our guest for one of our favorite conversations of the year. We chat about growing up with her dad as a coach, the friends she’s made on Tour, and why her social media works without ever feeling forced. She also opens up about the financial reality of life on Tour,...
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Servebot Fritz Triumphs in DC, Eala's Magic Run & Canada Open Preview | EP 201
The boys are back together after a few days in Los Cabos, with plenty of stories to tell before diving into a packed week on Tour... and there's a lot to catch up on! Taylor Fritz wants to join the Servebot Club and proves himself after another big week in Washington, while Brandon Nakashima and...
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Frances Tiafoe Joins the Pod, 200th Episode Celebration & ATP Tinder | EP 200
Episode 200 is absolute chaos from the start as Frances Tiafoe gets dragged onto the pod and immediately lives up to the hype. The guys relive Tommy Paul's wedding: Reilly's unforgettable speech, Tommy getting emotional, Frances losing his shirt, and John cashing a 5-to-1 bet with Querrey because...
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Stars Abandon Canada? Memphis Stories + Washington Preview | EP 199
For our special 200th Episode we’ll be joined by Frances Tiafoe, so stay tuned for that!! On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Sam Querrey recap their weekend in Memphis for their Nothing Major Exhibition, complete with humidity, rain delays, trash talk, a modified...
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Djokovic or Federer? Tommy Paul’s Wedding Stories + ATP Fantasy | EP 198
We’re excited to announce our new partnership with The Volume! You can still find us on all the same channels, but we’re pumped to be joining the team as they help take the show to the next level. For our special 200th Episode we will be joined by Frances Tiafoe, so stay tuned for that!! On this...
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Prakash Amritraj Joins! Are Tsitsipas & Rublev Back? Alcaraz Shines at World Cup Final! | EP 197
On this episode of Nothing Major, John, Stevie, and Sam react to Stefanos Tsitsipas capturing the Gstaad title after firing his father as coach and discuss what the win could mean as the tour shifts to the North American hard courts. They also break down Andrey Rublev’s Bastad title, debate which...
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The Best Slamless Player & Is Tommy Paul an 80’s Rocker? | EP 196
On this episode of Nothing Major, John, Stevie, and Sam recap Tommy Paul and Paige Lorenze’s “wedding of the summer” before checking in on the Wimbledon final bracket standings and teasing upcoming punishments for Isner at Wimbledon and Stevie at Roland-Garros. The guys then review their...
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2026 Wimbledon Final Recap, King Sinner Rules Again, Noskova Stock Rising | Something Major | EP 195
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2026 Wimbledon SF Recap, Is Zverev on Sincaraz's Level? | Something Major | EP 194
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2026 Wimbledon QF Recap, Novak greater than Messi? Ferys Dream Run | Something Major | EP 193
Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days. On this episode of Something Major, Sam and Stevie recap the Wimbledon quarterfinals, starting with Novak...
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2026 Wimbledon Round 4 Recap, Is Federer Or Djokovic The Grass GOAT? | Something Major | EP 192
Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days. On this episode of Something Major, John and Stevie recap the fourth round at Wimbledon, with Sam away on ESPN...
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2026 Wimbledon Round 3 Recap, Alex Eala Euphoria, Medvedev Madness | Something Major | EP 191
Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days. On this episode of Something Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap the third round at Wimbledon, starting with…
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2026 Wimbledon Round 2 Recap, Djokovic Dominates, Sinner Still Shaky | Something Major | EP 190
Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We’ll be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historic grass-court Slam, with new episodes every two days. On this episode of Something Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap the second round at Wimbledon, starting with...
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2026 Wimbledon Round 1 Recap, Sinner Survives Scare, Shelton Stunned | Something Major | EP 189
Welcome back to Something Major, Wimbledon edition! We will be bringing you all the latest news, results and coverage from the historical slam, with episode releases every 2 days. On this episode of Something Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap the opening round at Wimbledon, starting with Ben...
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Drug Testing Controversy, Kyle Edmund Joins & Wimbledon Preview | EP 188
Nothing Major Wimbledon Bracket is live tomorrow! Register for your chance to win a $2,000 gift card and be a guest on the show - https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor Join us from next Tuesday for Something Major Wimbledon, with episodes releasing every other day! On this episode of...
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Serena's Wimbledon Wildcard, Alex Eala Mania Returns & Tiafoe Triumphs | EP 187
On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap a huge week on grass. They break down Frances Tiafoe’s title run in Halle, where he beat Taylor Fritz without facing a break point and finally snapped a seven-match skid against him. Then they head to Queen’s, where Francisco Cerúndolo...
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Diana Shnaider Joins! Reaching a Slam Semi, The Hottie Coach Bracket & Being an F1 Fan | EP 186
Have a question for the show or need some life advice? Visit https://www.nothingmajorshow.com/ and head to the Fan Participation section to submit your questions, stories, or requests for advice! On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam and Stevie take the reins and welcome Diana Shnaider fresh off...
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Super Shelton, Serena Returns & Another Boycott? | EP 185
Go to https://kachava.com and use code NOTHINGMAJOR for 15% off your first order. On this episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie tackle the hottest topic in tennis: John Isner eating on the podcast. Then they get into the biggest story of the week: Serena Williams is back. Serena’s…
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Nothing Major’s First Thursday Drop! Grass Swing Predictions, World Cup Picks | Ep 184
To join ATP Fantasy head to https://play.fantasy.atptour.com/nothingmajor Code to join our Nothing Major league: 981-0H8TX On the first-ever Thursday episode of Nothing Major, John, Sam, and Stevie review their pre–Monte Carlo clay buy/sell picks, highlighting calls on Arthur Fils, Flavio…
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2026 Roland Garros Final Recap: Zverev a Hall Of Famer?! | Something Major | EP 183
On this Roland-Garros finals edition of Something Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson recap a dramatic men’s final as Alexander Zverev wins his first Grand Slam, regrouping after a tense fourth-set tiebreak and cruising 6-1 in the fifth to beat Cobolli. They also discuss what the...
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2026 Roland Garros SF Recap, Zverev Dominates & Chwalinska’s Fairytale | Something Major | EP 182
https://www.tennis-warehouse.com Sam Querrey and John Isner open from Paris after the Roland-Garros semifinals. They recap the first men’s semifinal that never happened after Matteo Arnaldi pulled out with an illness minutes before playing Cobolli, likely worsened by Arnaldi’s heavy time on…
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2026 Roland Garros Round QF Recap, Flying Zverev & Fallen Sabalenka | Something Major | EP 181
Thank you to Tennis Channel for the use of the Paris footage. From the green room, Sam & John join Stevie as he kicks off the show with his take on a "Lefkoe style" opener. The crew recaps a dramatic set of Roland-Garros quarterfinals, led by impressive runs from Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik…
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2026 Roland Garros Round 4 Recap, Fonseca FRENZY & Świąteks Woes Continue | Something Major | EP 180
From the green room Sam & John join Stevie after John poetically introduces the show. The crew recaps a wild Roland-Garros Round of 16, led by Joao Fonseca’s four-set win over Casper Ruud and a controversial line call that sparks a Hawk-Eye vs. linespeople debate. They hit Zverev’s straight-sets...
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2026 Roland Garros Round 3 Recap, Fonseca UPSETS Djokovic | Something Major | EP 179
John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest matches of the year as João Fonseca takes down Novak Djokovic in a five set thriller at Roland Garros. The gang breaks down Fonseca’s incredible comeback, Djokovic’s stunning five set record, and whether the draw…
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2026 Roland Garros Round 2 Recap, Sinner's SHOCKING Loss | Something Major | EP 178
John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest upsets EVER at a Major, as Jannik Sinner completely collapses from 6-3, 6-2, 5-1 up against Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the Paris heat. The boys debate the controversial mid match timeout and whether heat might...
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2026 Roland Garros Round 1 Recap & Round 2 Predictions | Something Major | EP 177
Something Major is officially back. John, Sam, and Steve return from Paris to break down a chaotic opening round at Roland-Garros: surprise exits, brutal heat, questionable scheduling, and a few retirement-era feelings creeping in. Paris also says goodbye to Stan Wawrinka and hometown hero Gaël...
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Roland Garros Preview, Uncovering Beautiful Courts, & Overrated TV Shows | EP 176
John, Sam, and Stevie officially enter Roland-Garros mode, where one question takes over the entire men’s draw: can anyone stop Jannik Sinner? The guys make their picks, debate why Novak Djokovic somehow keeps showing up near the top of the odds board, throw out dark horses, and come up with...
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Sinner’s Historic Streak, Svitolina’s Rome 3-Peat & The Cramping Debate | EP 175
Sam Querrey and Stevie Johnson hold down this two-man episode of Nothing Major, starting with a college tennis weekend in Athens where Stevie and John got inducted into the ITA Hall of Fame. Sam also discovers retirement apparently comes with paperwork and launches a search mission for the...
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Year-End Top 10 Predictions, Sinner 2026 vs. Djokovic 2011 and Most Beautiful Tennis Courts | EP 174
John, Sam, and Stevie debate their year-end ATP Top 10 predictions… and things immediately get messy. They somehow turn the Race to Turin into an argument, people start calling each other losers, and there’s already concern these picks may age horribly. The guys also hit the Fan Mailbag…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner & Steve Johnson as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles on the 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).
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Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner & Steve Johnson as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles on the 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...
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