Nothing Major

183: 2026 Roland Garros Final Recap: Zverev a Hall Of Famer?! | Something Major | EP 183

On this Roland-Garros finals edition of Something Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson recap a dramatic men’s final as Alexander Zverev wins his first Grand Slam, regrouping after a tense fourth-set tiebreak and cruising 6-1 in the fifth to beat Cobolli. They also discuss what the title means for his legacy and Hall of Fame case. They debate whether Zverev can add more majors with Sinner and Alcaraz looming, then shift to the women’s final where Andreeva wins easily in straight sets ending the Cinderella run from Chwalinska and sparking debate about Andreeva’s place among the WTA elite. They also share behind-the-scenes Roland-Garros TV moments, conclude their bracket contest winners. 00:00 Intro 00:17 Roland Garros Recap Setup 01:30 Final Match Breakdown 02:37 Fourth Set Turning Point 03:16 Bathroom Break Reset 06:27 Pressure Off In Fifth 08:32 Hall Of Fame Resume 10:04 More Majors Debate 12:05 Sweaty Shirt Rant 14:10 Sam Gets Roasted Live 15:44 Cobolli Future Outlook 20:25 Was The Event Meh 21:53 Andreeva Ends Cinderella Run 23:12 Why Fans Loved Poland Garros 25:03 Is Andreeva Top Tier Now 28:01 Wimbledon Wildcard Debate 29:29 Roland Garros Green Room Stories 32:10 Bracket Punishments And Results 35:28 Winners Prizes And Wrap Up

182: 2026 Roland Garros SF Recap, Zverev Dominates & Chwalinska’s Fairytale | Something Major | EP 182

https://www.tennis-warehouse.com [https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/?srsltid=AfmBOormvGAlT2fBFhFwcR-HsqywnjkeYoK46bNeGd2JG4g2vCD9SoC4] Sam Querrey and John Isner open from Paris after the Roland-Garros semifinals. They recap the first men’s semifinal that never happened after Matteo Arnaldi pulled out with an illness minutes before playing Cobolli, likely worsened by Arnaldi’s heavy time on court.  They then discuss Alexander Zverev beating Jakub Menšík, crediting Zverev’s high first-serve percentage and baseline control, and preview the final with the guys having Zverev as the clear favorite despite slow starts.  Plus they cover the women’s semis: Maya Chwalinska’s dream run continues after defeating Diana Shnaider with crafty variety and Mirra Andreeva routing Marta Kostyuk comfortably to set up an Andreeva vs Chwalinska final. 00:00 Paris Semifinal Scene 00:29 Show Intro and Crew 01:35 Tournament Vibes Dip 02:48 Arnaldi Withdraws Late 05:38 Zverev Handles Mensik 07:00 Why Zverev Looks Unplayable 08:03 Stats Confusion and Tactics 10:07 Ties and Ironing Break 10:55 Final Preview Zverev vs Cobolli 13:02 Matchup Edges and Haircut Talk 14:46 Zverev Slow Starts Concern 17:03 Women Semis Shock 17:51 Chwalinska Crafty Game 19:22 Underdog Hotel Story 21:05 Wimbledon Wildcard Stakes 22:01 Andreeva Dominates Kostyuk 23:56 Finals Matchup Predictions 26:01 Bracket Time Traveler 26:58 Wrap Up

181: 2026 Roland Garros Round QF Recap, Flying Zverev & Fallen Sabalenka | Something Major | EP 181

Thank you to Tennis Channel for the use of the Paris footage.  From the green room, Sam & John join Stevie as he kicks off the show with his take on a "Lefkoe style" opener.  The crew recaps a dramatic set of Roland-Garros quarterfinals, led by impressive runs from Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik, and Cobolli. They break down the biggest performances, debate who has the edge heading into the semifinals, and discuss what's stood out most from the second week in Paris. On the women’s side, they react to Sabalenka’s title hopes coming to an abrupt end and Shnaider’s continued rise. Plus, semifinal predictions and an update on the Nothing Major bracket standings. https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor [https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor] 00:00 French Open Stakes 00:51 Cold Open Roast 01:36 Rating the Monologue 03:22 Show Intro and Banter 04:17 Quarterfinals Setup 05:00 Mensik Beats Fonseca 08:54 Zverev Rolls Jodar 11:38 Cobolli Upsets Felix 16:28 DMV Celebrity Tangent 17:09 Women Quarterfinal Shock 18:31 Windy Match Debate 19:44 Semifinal Surprise Run 20:42 Hermes Bag Detour 21:27 Kostyuk Streak Talk 23:03 Semifinals Set Recap 24:14 Men Semifinal Picks 27:09 Women Semifinal Picks 28:19 Guest Plans Bracket Drama 29:53 Wrap Up Thanks

180: 2026 Roland Garros Round 4 Recap, Fonseca FRENZY & Świąteks Woes Continue | Something Major | EP 180

From the green room Sam & John join Stevie after John poetically introduces the show. The crew recaps a wild Roland-Garros Round of 16, led by Joao Fonseca’s four-set win over Casper Ruud and a controversial line call that sparks a Hawk-Eye vs. linespeople debate. They hit Zverev’s straight-sets win as he becomes a heavy favorite & 19-year-old Jodar rallying from two sets down vs. Pablo Carreno Busta.  On the women’s side, they react to the first women’s night match in 3 years (Sabalenka vs. Osaka), Kostyuk upsetting four-time champ Swiatek, other results, quarterfinal predictions with a surprise guest, and an update on the Nothing Major bracket standings! https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor [https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor] 00:00 Roland Garros Cold Open 00:28 Bloopers and Banter 01:41 Show Setup and Guests 02:07 Fonseca Upsets Ruud 02:50 Hawk Eye Controversy 04:07 Fonseca Forehand Power 06:22 Zverev Takes Control 08:19 JodarComeback Win 09:53 Cobolli Adavances 12:07 Felix and Berrettini Recap 13:24 Kwame Match and Fine 18:27 Night Match 20:15 Swiatek Upset  22:22 Wild Third Set Drama 23:23 Keys Collapses vs Schneider 24:58 Iga Confidence Check 25:31 Men's Quarterfinal Picks 28:19 Special Guest Women's Picks 30:33 Bracket Leaderboard Update 31:43 Subscribe Banter and Wrap 32:59 Final Goodbyes

179: 2026 Roland Garros Round 3 Recap, Fonseca UPSETS Djokovic | Something Major | EP 179

John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest matches of the year as João Fonseca takes down Novak Djokovic in a five set thriller at Roland Garros. The gang breaks down Fonseca’s incredible comeback, Djokovic’s stunning five set record, and whether the draw is now wide open for a first time Grand Slam champion. Meanwhile, Casper Ruud survives Tommy Paul in another five setter, Zverev suddenly finds himself carrying favorite pressure, and the guys debate who’s left standing in a draw that has completely exploded over the past few days. On the women’s side, Coco Gauff crashes out against Potapova, Iga Swiątek starts looking like vintage Iga again, and the crew closes with Round of 16 predictions, and one final argument over whether they could score a penalty kick against a Champions League goalkeeper. 00:00 We're Back! 02:32 New Slam Champion Incoming 03:00 Fonseca Stuns Djokovic 06:50 Novak Praise and Big Stats 12:27 Ruud Survives Tommy Paul 15:19 Michelsen vs Jodar Drama 18:40 Mens Draw Wide Open  19:31 Svajda Story and Cerundolo Bad x Good Brother Debate 22:15 Zverev Pressure and Other Results 26:16 Womens Draw  28:13 Gauff Match Breakdown 30:33 Other Seeds Rolling 31:24 Another Upset Analysis 32:57 Cirstea Double Bagel 34:02 Round Of 16 Picks 37:10 Bracket Challenge & Champions League Penalties Debate 39:44 Goodbye