With Sam and Jack on the road, John and Stevie are holding down the fort in this week’s Monday edition of Nothing Major.

Jannik Sinner is back and looking sharp. The boys break down his strong return in Rome, dive into the biggest storylines coming out of Italy, and look ahead to the French Open.

Plus, a special announcement about the upcoming Aura Draw...

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As veterans of the Rome Masters, the boys break down the highs and lows of the Italian clay 1000, from navigating narrow locker room doors to battling with the tiniest towels of the season.

In true American fashion, John, Jack, Sam, and Steve decide to air their European pet peeves, from soupy eggs, twin beds pushed together, and 'Mr. Bean cars'.

With the NCAA season reaching its climax, college tennis legend Steve Johnson leads the crew in drafting their all-time Men's NCAA tennis team. Will Stevie draft himself?

Plus, as anticipation builds for Sam and Steve’s challenge match against two local amateurs, their opponents crash the pod to talk trash and preview the showdown. With every game starting at 0–40, can Sam and Stevie still pull off the win?

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It’s a wrap in Madrid and against all odds, someone from the Nothing Major crew actually made a correct prediction.

Following last week’s revelation that John Isner watches everything with subtitles, he’s back to gloat after receiving overwhelming support in the YouTube comments.

With Sinner’s return looming after his three-month suspension, Jack, John, Sam, and Steve discuss how the locker room might respond and which players are most in need of a big result before Roland Garros.

The crew also looks ahead to Rome, sharing their favorite courts, reflecting on the changing vibe of the iconic Pietrangeli, and battling through some clay-court trivia… where Sam catches a massive stray.

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With the Madrid finals approaching, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie look back on their best and most forgettable performances on the Spanish clay.

But first, the boys kick off this week's episode off with heated debates around watching Netflix with subtitles and the best tennis movies of all time. Spoiler alert, you might want to head to the video version on YouTube to watch the guys react to a movie clip of Sam's shocker of a pick.

The guys then get their head back into the clay swing to discuss a few of Rafael Nadal's mind bending career clay court stats before jumping into a Madrid themed Major Mailbag. No shortage of banter from string tensions and co-ed tournaments to getting dirty in the clay. And last, but not least, Sam jumps into the hot seat to reflect on the 3 most painful clay court losses of his career.

00:00 Introduction and Mailbag Day

00:08 Discussing Madrid Results

00:57 Debate on Subtitles

04:33 Best Tennis Movies

08:14 Memorable Matches in Madrid

11:47 Rafael Nadal's Clay Court Dominance

15:27 Proposing Changes to Tennis Tournaments

16:26 Hot Coaches Bracket Tease

16:44 Podcast Uncertainty and New Initiatives

16:51 Introducing the Aura Draw Concept

16:57 Details and Examples of the Aura Draw

17:58 Fan Engagement and Suggestions

18:33 Mailbag: Masters 1000 on Clay in America

19:55 Mailbag: Comparing Clay Court Tournaments

20:33 Mailbag: Clay Court Challenges and Equipment

26:24 Mailbag: Blue Clay and Tournament Dynamics

27:00 Mailbag: Player Interactions at Tournaments

28:54 Mailbag: Opinions on Two-Week Masters Series

30:30 Reflecting on Tough Clay Court Losses

35:23 Roasting a Player: Sarah's Skills

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The power is back in Madrid, just in time for a new episode of Nothing Major!

Sam, Stevie, John, and Jack break down the latest results from Madrid, and discuss the power outage that has put the tournament on hold.

They dive into the sport’s biggest headlines: the growing pains of fully electronic officiating, Alexander Zverev’s phone incident, and Naomi Osaka’s surprising decision to enter a Challenger event.

Plus, with the NFL Draft wrapped up, the boys hold their own draft, picking their ultimate under-20 tennis dream team.

And after Sam’s amateur challenge idea sparked a buzz, the debate continues: who would actually come out on top?

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Madrid Tournament

00:37 Power Outage and Electronic Line Calling Issues

01:57 Player Reactions to Line Calling Controversies

03:13 Discussion on ATP Umpires and Their Roles

05:45 Unexpected Delays and Player Experiences

06:26 NFL Draft and Tennis Player Draft Picks

08:05 Novak Djokovic's Recent Struggles

18:00 Women's Tournament Highlights and Predictions

19:19 Big Name Players in Challengers

21:16 Navigating Tournament Pressure

22:34 Madrid Predictions: Men's and Women's Winners

24:53 Debating Tennis Mustaches

25:53 Doubles Challenge: Pros vs. Amateurs

31:02 Top Challenger Tournaments

32:45 Trivia Time: Masters Series Semifinals

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With the Madrid Open underway, John, Jack, Sam, and Stevie are back to share their favorite memories, and some honest takes on the Spanish 1000 tournament. From the not-so-fancy venue, to the lost magic of the blue clay, to the challenges of finding dinner in a city that eats at midnight.

Tennis' favorite host and reporter Blair Henley, crashes the pod with a surprise segment featuring some unbelievable photos from the gang's high school days.

Sam attempts to pitch a new pod segment, the boys discuss the best clay court traits and is launching a Hot Coach Bracket a good idea?

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:41 John's Birthday

03:17 Special Guest: Blair Henley

08:13 Prom Stories

19:29 Madrid Tournament Experiences

24:26 Discussing the Blue Clay Experiment

25:11 Funny and Memorable Moments in Madrid

31:24 Overrated, Underrated, and Properly Rated Tourist Attractions in Europe

40:36 Fan Questions

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The guys kick off the show recapping the most significant results from last week. Is Zverev back after winning on home soil? Could Rune’s victory over Alcaraz make him a week-in, week-out threat moving forward? And does Ostapenko’s dominant week in Stuttgart make her a Roland Garros contender?

They then delve into the ITIA’s odd clarification on the tennis doping control policy and reminisce about their not-so-enjoyable experiences of being watched in the locker room by drug testers during their post-loss showers. Finally, they conclude with their predictions for this week’s Madrid tournament. Can the guys maintain their impressive streak of incorrect picks?

00:00 – Intro and Episode Setup

01:22 – Jack’s Vietnam Pickleball Tour Recap

03:23 – Jack’s Travel Horror Story and WrestleMania Banter

05:05 – Barcelona Recap: Rune Beats Alcaraz

09:45 – Is Zverev Back? Munich Title Discussion

13:47 – Ben Shelton’s Clay Court Run

17:05 – American Players and Clay Court Reputation

20:10 – Stuttgart WTA Recap: Ostapenko’s Win Over Swiatek

25:50 – Can Ostapenko Win the French Open?

30:28 – ITIA Shower Rule Controversy and Doping Stories

37:23 – Madrid Masters Predictions and Draw Talk

43:00 – Website Plug + Trivia Intro

44:21 – Trivia: Who Beat Fed, Rafa, and Novak at Madrid?

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This week, the guys go full clay-mode with some hard truths about life on the dirt. They draft their current top clay-court players, revisit the narrative that Americans can’t hang on the surface, and share some painfully honest personal stories - including Steve Johnson’s worst-ever loss on clay winning two games in a five set match.

The boys then turn to the Nothing Major mailbag and give insight into life on the ATP Tour, including how coaches are compensated and laundry disasters on the road.

00:00 - Intro: Mailbag, Clay Draft, and Clay Court Losses

00:30 - Jack Sock Still in Vietnam

01:00 - Tennis and Clinics with Sam, John, and Steve

03:00 - Clay Court Snake Draft Begins

06:00 - Draft Recap and Bad Clay Court Team for Jack Sock

09:00 - Steve Johnson’s Worst Clay Court Losses

13:00 - French Open Horror Stories

16:00 - Fan Mailbag: How Are Coaches Paid?

20:00 - Tennis Laundry Stories and Roger Federer Mystique

23:30 - Does Djokovic Have a Slam Chance in 2024?

25:50 - Tournament Hotel and Coach Expense Stories

30:00 - Tips for Submitting Mailbag Questions

30:40 - Fan Roast: German Indoor Tennis Court Vibes

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