In part two of our special interview with former World No. 7 Richard Gasquet, the French legend dives deeper into his career with stories, insights, and honesty only a recently retired pro can offer.

Richard compares generations, reflects on his toughest matchups, and settles the debate on the greatest one-handed backhand of all time. The guys also get him talking rituals, rivalries, and the mysterious origins of his famously oversized grip.

Plus, Sam and Steve quiz Richard on the best shots and smartest players of his era—and yes, the merch is finally here.

00:00 Introduction and Recap of Part One

00:43 Discussing the Young American Tennis Players

00:54 French Tennis and Pushing Each Other to Success

02:24 Generational Differences in Tennis

05:47 Reflecting on Career and Achievements

12:58 Challenges of Competing Against the Best

16:27 Evolution of Tennis Skills

16:46 Hypothetical Grand Slam Wins

17:43 Player Superlatives

19:08 Toughest Opponents

22:32 Preferred Playing Surfaces

23:41 Memorable Moments and Rituals

26:55 Conclusion and Merch Announcement

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Live from Roland Garros, the crew breaks down Round 2 of the French Open with on-the-ground insights from Sam Querrey, behind-the-scenes moments, and big-picture debates about player fatigue and ATP rules. They unpack surprise upsets, standout performances, and the hot-button controversy around the tour's schedule. Plus: American matchups to watch, a salute to Richard Gasquet, merch madness, and some questionable takes on macarons. It’s tennis, banter, and chaos—Paris style.

00:00 Introduction and Round Two Recap

00:19 Day Five Impressions and Player Interviews

02:01 Match Highlights and Upsets

02:50 Men's Draw Analysis and Player Insights

06:13 Player Burnout and ATP Rules Discussion

11:26 Top Half of Men's Draw and Key Matches

15:38 Favorites and Predictions

18:02 All-American Third Round Matchup Predictions

19:52 WTA Top Seeds Progress

21:36 American Women in the Third Round

23:30 Paris Highlights and Player Updates

26:52 Bracket Updates and Merch Announcement

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Roland Garros is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show from the second Grand Slam of 2025.

For the next two weeks, we’ll be dropping episodes every other day, keeping you locked in on all the action from Paris.

We kick off this episode with Rafa’s emotional retirement ceremony, then dive into the chaos and highlights from Round 1. From a few American shockers to business-like performances from the top seeds, there was no shortage of storylines through the first three days in the French capital.

The boys close out the episode by previewing Round 2 and revealing their updated Roland Garros men’s brackets. And finally, some exciting news: Nothing Major merch has officially landed!!

Grab yours now at Tennis Warehouse: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-NMPODPP.html

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:58 Rafael Nadal Tribute Discussion

02:38 First Round Upsets and Highlights

04:27 Medvedev vs. Norrie Match Analysis

07:27 American Players' Performance

11:06 Women's Tournament Highlights

13:58 Round Two Previews

16:03 Tommy Paul vs. Martin Fvi Analysis

16:46 Gael Monfils Match Update

17:18 Media Dining and Long Workdays

17:38 Richard Gasquet's Upcoming Match

17:47 Over/Under Game Predictions

18:26 Gasquet's Chances Against Sinner

20:29 Nadal vs. Federer Ceremony Comparison

21:44 Naming the Stadium After Nadal

23:42 Djokovic's Future Celebration

25:05 Wrap-Up and Merch Announcement

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Former World No. 7 and 18-time non-major winner, Richard Gasquet joins this week’s episode for the first of a special two-part interview.

Richard opens up about his decision to retire in 2025, the emotions around playing his final tournament at Roland Garros, his early memories facing the Nothing Major crew, and his hilarious odds of actually winning the French Open.

Plus, Sam and John relive a legendary Ethiopian dinner in Geneva en route to Paris, and Steve jumps in to break down the (slightly controversial) results of the Aura Draw.

Plus Sam and Stevie break down their recent match against two 4.5-level amateurs in the ultimate 0-40 challenge.

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With Sam still digging holes in Turks and Caicos and Jack on the move, John and Steve are running the show as they recap a blockbuster finals weekend in Rome.

The duo breaks down the Alcaraz vs. Sinner showdown and debates who’s the favorite heading into Roland Garros, plus they celebrate Jasmine Paolini’s emotional win on home soil.

Curious about why Tommy Paul isn’t making his car payments, John takes matters into his own hands with a surprise FaceTime attempt.

Steve reacts to the early surprises from the opening rounds of the Aura Draw, and the boys tease what’s next for the return of Something Major.

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As we head into finals weekend in Rome, the gang is back together to break down the latest stories from the Italian clay. Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie relive their best and worst memories in the Eternal City.

In this week’s Mailbag special, the boys tackle your questions, reminiscing about fanny pack tourist missions and the time Sam got hustled on a selfie stick.

They debate the importance of clay court shoes and ask: why don’t Americans win more clay titles in Europe?

Plus, is Rome’s court… kinda mid?

And finally, the Aura Draw is here but there’s still one wildcard slot up for grabs…

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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?

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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?

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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.

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Clay season is well underway and it’s Carlos Alcaraz who dominated in Monte Carlo. With Jack away spreading the good word of pickleball in Vietnam, John, Sam and Stevie break down Carlos’ play style, mental toughness, and debate whether or not he's the clear favorite for the French Open.

Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic and Alex Zverev’s early crash out on the monegasque clay, is it time to hit the panic button?

Less than a day since Rory Mcilroy completed golf’s Grand Slam at Augusta, the boys debate the pressures of the Masters vs. Wimbledon.

Is Federer really teasing a return to the court? Who are the sleepers of clay court season? Plus what happened in Ben Shelton’s viral doubles moment?

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The crew heads to the iconic clay courts of Monte Carlo, swapping stories of fast cars and what makes the tournament feel like a blend between a Grand Slam and a luxury getaway. From Sam’s quarterfinal run to unexpected off-court adventures, they unpack the beauty, chaos, and quirks of one of tennis’s most picturesque—and unpredictable—events.

Things heat up with a Monte Carlo Trivia, as the guys team up in a desperate attempt to cover up just how little they actually know about the tournament’s history. From wild guesses to accidental brilliance, it’s a hilarious ride through Rafa stats, surprise American finalists, and a few facts that might have been made up on the spot.

The episode wraps with the Part 2 of Reilly Opelka interview. The NextGen Servebot reflects on injury recovery, court fashion, and shares his controversial take on doubles—before stepping into the Hot Seat for a round of rapid-fire questions.

(00:00) Welcome to the show!

(01:03) Sam’s Friday rant: Road bikers are the worst

(05:32) Monte Carlo memories: One-time wonders & quarterfinal magic

(10:57) Why Americans skip Monte Carlo (and love Houston)

(12:11) Supercars, casinos & Davis Cup in Monaco

(14:57) Jack's regret: Never playing Monte Carlo

(18:00) Monte Carlo trivia time: Rafa, history & some wild guesses

(23:18) Mailbag: Which U.S. city deserves a pro tournament?

(26:09) Do we overrate American tennis players?

(27:02) Opelka interview Part 2: Injury, MRIs & the Yes Man World Tour

(31:28) Tennis is cooler now?

(35:04) Fashion icons on tour

(38:03) What tennis needs

(39:43) The doubles debate: “Get rid of it?”

(44:53) Met Gala picks: Opelka’s dream invite list

(47:08) Wrap-up + fan shoutouts

(48:03) Fan roast time + goodbye!

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The guys dive into Jenson Brooksby’s unexpected run in Houston and Pegula’s long-awaited clay court breakthrough in Charleston. They break down whether recent upgrades have cemented Charleston as a top-tier WTA event.

Then it’s off the rails as Sam hits John with a Gen Z slang “Quizner” before the crew gets back on track to unpack Alcaraz’s candid presser and lock in their predictions for the European clay swing.

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For our 50th episode, we’re kicking things off with Reilly Opelka, who delivers a masterclass in Servebot 101. What does it really mean to be a Servebot? Opelka dives into the struggles of being too tall for European travel, shares stories from his junior days, and plays John’s new favorite game, “Bot or Not”—where no player is safe.

The guys debate armpit hair (yes, really), and open up about the mental toll of life on tour, from appearance fees to the pressure of not letting tournaments down.

Plus, we also dig into the Houston tournament, breaking down everything that makes it special—housing families, top-tier hospitality, and that unbeatable March Madness atmosphere.

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This week, the guys dives into 19-year-old Jakub Mensik’s breakthrough in Miami—did he just prove he’s the next big thing in tennis?

We’re also talking about Aryna Sabalenka’s reign—how her confidence is reaching new heights and why she’s becoming a serious force on tour.

Plus, it’s time for our Houston preview, with the clay-court action about to kick off in full swing!

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In this Miami Open-themed mailbag episode of Nothing Major, the guys dive into your burning questions about the fifth Slam... according to John!

Plus, a special surprise as Sam’s wife, Abby, joins the crew to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Sam’s legendary, smooth DM that kicked it all off.

Tune in for the inside scoop on Miami Open madness, the success of a fishy DM, and behind-the-scenes stories of the gang in the tournament.

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