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?

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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.

00:00 - Intro: Mailbag, Clay Draft, and Clay Court Losses

00:30 - Jack Sock Still in Vietnam

01:00 - Tennis and Clinics with Sam, John, and Steve

03:00 - Clay Court Snake Draft Begins

06:00 - Draft Recap and Bad Clay Court Team for Jack Sock

09:00 - Steve Johnson’s Worst Clay Court Losses

13:00 - French Open Horror Stories

16:00 - Fan Mailbag: How Are Coaches Paid?

20:00 - Tennis Laundry Stories and Roger Federer Mystique

23:30 - Does Djokovic Have a Slam Chance in 2024?

25:50 - Tournament Hotel and Coach Expense Stories

30:00 - Tips for Submitting Mailbag Questions

30:40 - Fan Roast: German Indoor Tennis Court Vibes

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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?

00:00 - Intro and Episode Overview

00:25 - Masters Recap and Rory's Pressure Moment

03:30 - Comparing Federer and Rory’s Grand Slam Pressure

06:30 - Federer at The Masters – Wimbledon Comparison

08:00 - Alcaraz’s Monte Carlo Domination

10:00 - Alcaraz's Resilience and Mental Strength

13:00 - Alcaraz as Tennis' Must-Watch Star

14:10 - Musetti’s Monte Carlo Run

15:45 - Ben Shelton vs Vavassori Doubles Drama

17:30 - Who Will Have the Best Clay Run?

19:55 - Djokovic and Zverev: Time to Panic?

24:09 - Federer Exhibition Buzz and Netflix Slam

27:50 - Road Biker Rant Recap and March Madness Winners

29:05 - Barcelona & Munich Tournament Preview

34:18 - Stuttgart WTA Preview and Prize Car Memories

37:45 - Trivia: Who Beat De Minaur 0 & 0?

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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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