Nothing Major

123: Sinners Turin Triumph, Players Flee to the Maldives & Mystery Guest | EP 123

The guys kick things off with the ATP Finals in Turin, Sinner riding his indoor dominance to yet another title and looking just about untouchable on home soil. They get into the showdown with Alcaraz, as the crew breaks down Sinner’s level and what Carlos might need to finally crack the code for future year-end runs. Then it’s on to the annual offseason migration, tennis players pouring into the Maldives in familiar fashion. Our mystery Maldives correspondent checks in with a full report on the sport’s favorite retreat, who’s there, what they’re up to, and why no one can seem to resist it. 00:00 Introduction and Show Preview 00:36 Discussion on Jannik Sinner's Dominance 02:07 Comparing Sinner and Alcaraz 06:38 Comparing the Big 3 Era with the Big 2 Era 15:01 Felix's Remarkable Year 16:42 Felix's Perspective on the Season 19:37 Team Dynamics 21:46 Debate on Team Uniforms 23:49 Maldives Watch Begins 24:36 Why Tennis Players Flock to the Maldives 26:14 Interview with Chief Maldives Correspondent 33:32 Listing the Maldives Visitors 38:03 Finding Danielle Collins a Boyfriend 39:07 Episode Wrap-Up To apply to be Danielle Collins potential match go to nothingmajorshow.com/danielle-collins [http://nothingmajorshow.com/danielle-collins]

122: ATP Finals Breakdown, Alcaraz Year-End No. 1 and +1M Streams on Spotify | EP 122

Sam, Steve, Jack and John break down the ATP Finals group stage with plenty of laughs and hot takes. Steve’s bold call came true as Carlos Alcaraz clinched the Year-End No. 1. Sinner cruised through his group without dropping a set or a service game. Is he the real indoor favorite? Can Fritz rebound to finish as top American? Does De Minaur have a shot, or is he just another stepping stone? And can the winner of Zverev versus FAA derail a Sincaraz final? Sam also gives his essential review of Alcaraz’s suit. We celebrate crossing one million Spotify streams and our nomination for a major award, then slide into classic Nothing Major territory. Sam shares his yoga class disaster, and we wonder why some guys insist on going shirtless in hot yoga. Ladies, we need your insight. 00:00 We're back! 00:26 Bobcat Encounter and Yoga Rant 01:22 Debate on Yoga Etiquette 02:58 Christmas Decorations and Music Preferences 03:26 ATP Finals Discussion 03:52 Alcaraz's Year-End No. 1 08:00 Fritz's Performance and Future Prospects 12:27 Sinner vs. Alcaraz: Who's the Favorite? 17:22 Shelton's Year in Review 19:06 Alcaraz and Sinner: The Final Showdown? 21:14 Danielle Collins' Search for Love 23:33 Goodbye and Final Announcements!

121: Djokovic’s 101st Title, Rybakina Rules the WTA Finals & ATP Finals Preview | EP 121

It’s a packed Monday on Nothing Major. The guys kick things off with the upcoming Battle of the Sexes in Dubai — plenty of curiosity (and a little doubt) about how seriously Kyrgios will take it. Djokovic’s 101st career title takes center stage next, with the crew debating his decision to skip the year-end finals and what it means for the tour. There’s also a shoutout to Learner Tien’s title run in Metz and Venus Williams grabbing a wildcard into Auckland at 45 — still swinging. Then it’s time for an ATP Finals breakdown, as we all agree one group is stronger than the other. On the WTA side, Elena Rybakina caps her season with record prize money and a clear message for 2026. To wrap things up, two teases you don’t want to miss: Maldives Watch and the mission to help Danielle Collins find a husband. ----------------- 00:00 Intro 00:36 Battle of the Sexes: Sabalenka vs. Kyrgios 03:15 Novak Djokovic's Home Victory 09:35 Learner Tien's Breakthrough Year 14:19 Venus Williams' Wild Card Entry 14:52 Speculations on Player Participation 15:33 Breaking News: Sebastian Korda's Engagement 15:38 ATP Finals Overview 16:07 Shelton vs. Zverev Match Analysis 18:27 Alcaraz's Performance at ATP Finals 21:57 WTA Finals Recap 25:42 Upcoming Topics and Teasers 27:45 Goodbye!

120: Caroline Wozniacki Joins the Pod, Tour Finals Nostalgia and Favorite Couples | EP 120

We broke our sacred rule for a very good reason. The former World No. 1 and 2018 Australian Open champion joins the pod for one of the funniest and unfiltered interviews we’ve ever done.  Caro looks back on her incredible career, her comeback after motherhood and what life looks like now. Of course, we asked the important stuff too, like whether she actually earns frequent flyer miles, and how she became BFF with Serena (which somehow involves an unexpected doubles partnership with Venus).  Meanwhile, the boys dive into the madness of the ATP Finals, reliving their own runs in London and debating who handled the O2 pressure best... spoiler, not all of them! Things take a turn with a “favorite tennis couples” segment that quickly goes off the rails, complete with hot takes, wild rumors, and maybe a little oversharing. 00:00 Intro 00:55 Tighty Whitey Poll Results 02:12 Tour Finals Memories 10:34 Favorite Tennis Couples 18:49 Interview with Caroline Wozniacki 25:01 Reflecting on the Australian Open Victory 25:21 Handling Pressure and Match Points 26:19 Post-Match Celebrations and Regrets 26:49 Career Challenges and Unmastered Shots 27:47 Travel Tales and Frequent Flyer Miles 29:32 Choosing the Ideal Travel Companion 31:03 Fashion Collaboration with Stella McCartney 32:13 Motherhood and Tennis Comeback 35:48 Encouraging Kids in Sports 38:42 Quickfire Questions and Tennis Insights 43:37 Serena Williams: A Formidable Opponent and Friend 48:12 Wedding Fun and Future Plans 50:50 Debating Tennis Achievements 55:07 Conclusion and Upcoming Tennis Events

119: Paris Masters Breakdown, Sinner’s Indoor Dominance & the Final Turin Spot | EP 119

The guys break down everything from the Paris Masters madness to the year-end race heating up in Turin. Sinner is on an absolute tear indoors and battling Alcaraz for the year-end World No. 1. They also dive into the Musetti vs. Auger-Aliassime fight for the final ATP Finals spot and what they would do if they were Felix. Sam shares his USTA League debut (yes, he’s officially back) with all the nerves, partner drama, and post-match laughs. Then it’s Medvedev’s late-night baseball tweets, Zizou Bergs’ moonwalk, Opelka’s savage Instagram comment, and a look at the new Paris venue. They also check in on the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Gauff’s serving struggles, and who the real favorites are for the massive prize money on the line. Plus, time to review our tournament predictions that may or may not already be doomed. 00:00 Introduction and show preview 00:46 Sam's USTA League debut 03:53 World Series talk and Medvedev’s late-night tweets 06:11 Paris Masters recap: Sinner’s indoor dominance 09:14 Felix Auger-Aliassime’s form and confidence 12:07 Sinner vs. Alcaraz: the race for year-end No. 1 16:33 Turin predictions and Alcaraz’s chances 20:04 Paris Masters drama: Opelka vs. Bergs 22:02 Felix vs. Musetti: the battle for the final spot 26:43 WTA Finals: Gauff’s struggles and surprises 32:48 Goodbye!