Nothing Major

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 Ferrero is returning to coaching, but who’s he going to work with? We make our picks. Sinner lays out a packed schedule as he chases year end No. 1, Zverev has the same goal in mind, Novak makes an unexpected appearance with Kevin Hart, and the guys weigh in on the new Six Queen Slam in Seoul.
Also, Sam’s horseback riding weight loss journey begins, Stevie brings back some wild stats, and we settle the most important question of all: Davis Cup or Laver Cup? We have VERY different opinions... as always!
00:00 Nothing Major Returns
02:12 Sam’s Horseback Weight Cut
04:21 US Davis Cup Exit
07:22 The Olympics Rule Debate
13:29 Davis Cup Roundup
14:45 Holger Rune Returns
16:56 Davis Cup Finals 
19:52 WTA Guadalajara Recap
21:43 Who Will Ferrero Coach?
25:01 Sinner’s Race to No. 1
26:48 The Six Kings vs. Queens
28:40 Novak’s Kevin Hart Interview
30:52 Six Queen Slam Debate
33:06 Eala vs. WTA Rules
36:57 Stevie’s Stats & Novak’s Outlook
39:43 Davis Cup vs. Laver Cup
41:00 Bracket Challenge Winners
42:10 Wrap Up & Next Episode

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, his ability to take pace off the ball, and the strange moment he didn’t realize he’d won.
On the women’s side, they recap Elena Rybakina’s three-set win over Aryna Sabalenka, focusing on her first-strike tennis, composure, and Sabalenka’s frustration.
Plus, they cover the US Open celebrity scene, scheduling against the NFL, travel routines, Shelton’s breakout, Fritz’s disappointment, tournament takeaways, and the final bracket challenge results.
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00:00 Cold Open and Setup
00:23 Mens Final Scoreline
00:44 Early Break and Nerves
02:00 Tiebreak Turns the Crowd
03:34 Third Set Hope
04:51 Fourth Set Deflation
05:51 Funny Match Point Confusion
06:25 Return Game and Matchup
09:32 Ben Future and Adjustments
13:11 Celebs and Scheduling Talk
18:11 Women’s Final Breakdown
19:41 Emotions and Camera Debate
22:16 Celebs and Tennis Trend
23:22 US Open Big Picture
25:56 Takeaways and Disappointments
27:00 Bracket Results and Fan Winners
28:40 Wrap Up and Asia Swing

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, before discussing what Tiafoe’s summer means going forward. 
Plus, they cover Zverev’s straight-sets win over Khachanov, his heavy baseline game, huge serving numbers, and lengthy pre-serve bounces, along with Sam’s on-court interview where Zverev shouts out the podcast. 
On the women’s side, they recap Sabalenka overpowering Pegula and Rybakina rallying past Gauff behind a dominant serve before previewing the finals: Zverev vs. Shelton and Sabalenka vs. Rybakina, with predictions and bracket challenge talk.
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00:00 Semifinal Friday Kickoff
00:31 Influencer Courtside Rant
01:54 Celeb Spotting Buzz
02:21 Shelton Beats Tiafoe
04:39 Serve Speed Controversy
05:26 Tiafoe Next Steps
06:42 Trinity Rodman Talk
07:36 Zverev Tops Khachanov
09:33 Zverev Serve And Baseline
12:58 On Court Interview Shoutout
13:46 Scheduling Rant Follow Up
14:23 Dinner Tip Venmo Drama
17:48 Sabalenka Powers Past Pegula
19:20 Why Sabalenka Dominated
21:14 Rybakina Stuns Coco
22:59 Midriff And Monster Serve
24:29 Mens Final Zverev vs Shelton
28:29 Predictions And Matchup Keys
32:04 Womens Final Picks
33:54 Bracket Chaos 
35:46 Shoutouts And Signoff

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 Alcaraz—his first top-three Slam win, highlighting his improved return, fitness, and clutch fifth-set tiebreak, plus Alcaraz’s classy response in defeat. 
The guys cover Frances Tiafoe’s five-set comeback over Alex Michelsen,, Zverev’s straight-sets win and Khachanov advancing via retirement. Plus, they discuss Rybakina reaching world No. 1, Coco Gauff saving match points vs. Andreeva, Sabalenka’s gutsy win, and Pegula’s consistency before previewing the semifinals and making their picks.
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00:00 Show Teaser
00:29 Late Night Scheduling Debate
04:38 Shelton Stuns Alcaraz
12:48 Tiafoe Epic Comeback
18:51 Men’s QF Roundup
23:17 Rybakina Reaches No 1
25:12 Coco Coaster Setup
25:35 Coco Survives Andreeva
26:06 Night Pod Chaos
26:23 Coco Finds A Way
27:42 Sabalenka Gutsy Escape
29:15 Pegula Powers Through
30:39 Billionaire Narrative Rant
34:27 Zverev Khachanov Preview
35:13 Shelton Tiafoe Hype
39:59 WTA Semis Picks
42:38 Bracket Challenge Update
43:55 Wrap And Goodbyes

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 upset of Daniil Medvedev, Zverev finding form in night sessions, Alex Michelson reaching the quarters without dropping a set, and Van de Zandschulp’s comeback from two sets down. 
Plus, the crew breaks down Coco Gauff’s win over Jovic, Pegula and Navarro setting up an all-American quarterfinal, Zheng’s comeback over Swiatek, and Rybakina routing Osaka. They also preview key quarterfinal matchups including the Shelton v Alcaraz blockbuster!
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00:00 Round of 16 Kickoff
00:12 Crispy Check In
01:47 Celebs Then Tennis
01:58 Alcaraz Back Statement
04:20 Shelton Stuns Tsitsipas
06:14 Tiafoe Topples Medvedev
08:27 Zverev Night Session Roll
10:33 Khachanov Survives Tien
12:24 Michelsen Quiet Surge
13:49 Ash Scheduling Debate
14:54 Lucky Loser Heartbreak
18:25 Gauff
19:46 Pegula Navarro Set Up
20:59 Zheng Comeback Chaos
22:47 Quick Hits And Fashion
23:36 Shelton Alcaraz Preview
26:02 Tiafoe Michelson
29:57 Womens Semis Picks
33:02 Bracket Update And Wrap