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On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson react to Ben Shelton's switch from On to New Balance, discussing why top players rarely change apparel sponsors mid-career and what a potential Shelton signature line could look like.
With the ATP Finals approaching, the guys debate the greatest year-end championship fields of all time, revisiting the star-studded lineups of 2010, 2015 and 2023's new generation of stars. The boys then attempt to build their own all-time top eight, with plenty of debate over who deserves a spot…
Next up, it's Racket Reactions! The suits have prepared images of some of tennis' most iconic rackets and the gang reveal which players immediately come to mind before ranking their personal favorites.
Finally, the guys check in on Maldives Watch, with some surprising players already booking their vacations, before tackling what might be one of the wildest Life Advice submissions yet.
00:00 Intro
00:27 Shelton Signs With New Balance
05:34 Greatest ATP Finals Fields
12:12 All time Top 8
19:23 Iconic Racket Reactions
30:52 Ranking the Most Iconic Frames
31:52 Maldives Watch Update
33:50 Life Advice
38:47 Major Mailbag
42:25 Wrap Up
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We won an award!

John, Sam, and Stevie celebrate Nothing Major winning 2026 Sports Podcast of the Year before recapping the one-week Paris Masters, where Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Ben Shelton.

The boys break down the biggest headlines from the past week, including some WTA Finals hot mic drama involving Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva…

With the field set, the gang looks ahead to the ATP Finals in Turin, where Frances Tiafoe and 20-year-old Rafael Jodar have qualified, while Novak Djokovic misses out on the final eight. Plus, the guys discuss two major coaching shakeups, with Jannik Sinner and Casper Ruud making changes to their teams.

00:00 Intro
00:15 Major Award Win
05:01 Paris Masters Reca
05:18 Alcaraz vs Shelton Final
12:01 Fritz Match Points Drama
16:05 Turin Field Set
19:40 Novak Misses Finals
22:10 Tiafoe Outlook In Turin
24:11 Jodar Breakout Season
27:05 WTA Finals Hot Mic Drama
29:23 WTA Finals Outfits
31:15 Rybakina Withdraws
33:58 Sinner Coaching Change
37:26 Ruud Hires Ferrer
38:30 Major Opinions
41:18 Wrap Up
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On this Thursday episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie Johnson build their “Tournament of Dreams,” debating the best location, hotels, transportation, food, facilities, and court on tour.

The boys look ahead to Paris-Bercy week, discussing what they like about France, and what can be frustrating, from whistling crowds and cab drivers to undercooked meat and sparkling water.

The guys open the Major Mailbag to answer some of your questions, and chat to 16-year-old junior Wimbledon champion Jordan Lee, discussing his Wimbledon nerves, flashy playing style, practicing with Ben Shelton and winning the ITF junior year-end event in Chengdu.

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00:00 Show Preview
02:25 Tournament of Dreams
12:11 Paris Week
17:22 Major Mailbag
23:49 Jordan Lee Joins
45:53 Wrap Up
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On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie Johnson recap last week’s ATP 500s in Vienna and Basel, starting with Carlos Alcaraz’s wild-card run to the Vienna title and the debate over whether he’s playing like the world’s best despite Zverev holding No. 1. They also break down the ATP 500 bonus pool payouts and touch on de Minaur’s upset of Zverev.

In Basel, the guys react to a surprise final and Vacherots indoor-court breakthrough, plus Holger Rune’s encouraging return from an Achilles injury. Then it’s on to the razor-tight Race to Turin, before the big news: Juan Carlos Ferrero joining Ben Shelton’s coaching team alongside Brian Shelton, and what it could mean for Ben’s next step. Before waving farewell to the legend Stan Wawrinka.
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00:00 Show Preview
00:20 Welcome Back Banter
01:05 Rome Transport Roast
03:02 Halloween Check In
04:08 Vienna Alcaraz Run
08:21 ATP 500 Bonus Pool
10:35 De Minaur vs Top Two
11:48 Basel Final Surprise
12:54 Basel Winner Breakdown
17:40 Rune Comeback Talk
22:03 Struff Instagram
22:27 Isner Serve Bruise
23:24 Veteran Form Praise
23:48 Race to Turin Breakdown
26:18 Year End Alternate Life
28:23 Influencer Board Banter
29:01 Ferrero Joins Shelton
30:51 What Ferrero Adds
35:00 Rising Teen Prospects
36:08 100 Match Season Grind
37:59 Wawrinka Farewell
40:36 Wrap Up
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On this Halloween Special episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie show up in tennis costumes, Zverev, Robby Ginepri, and Andre Agassi, before launching into a full slate of drafts. First up is the “Tournament of Terror,” where they build the worst possible event through a selection of categories.
The guys also snake-draft their ideal zombie apocalypse teams featuring ATP & WTA players.Then they run the annual Maldives Draft, featuring our official Maldives correspondent Riley Opelka, before closing with fan-submitted tennis horror stories and a surprise appearance from a fan favourite!
00:00 Halloween Costumes Reveal
02:19 Episode Drafts Preview
03:55 Santa Fe Outfit Roast
06:11 Tournament of Terror Setup
06:46 Worst Location and Hotel
09:10 Transport and Venue Food
11:04 Facilities and Court Nightmares
16:28 Terror Tournament Recap
17:28 Zombie Team Draft Begins
20:12 Zombie Draft Picks
22:07 Team Recap Debate
23:13 Maldives Draft Rules
26:01 Maldives Picks
31:30 Final Picks Strategy
34:50 Special Guest Surprise
38:35 Fan Horror Stories
42:31 Halloween Farewell Wrap
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