Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Jack Sock as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles in a brand new podcast "Nothing Major". Expect untold tales, a behind the scenes look at life on tour, and relentless banter that only comes from guys who've seen it all (except that elusive major win).
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Join movie producer Randall Emmett and pro tennis/pickleball player Sam Querrey every week as they talk pickleball and whatever else is on their minds. Randall and Sam talk about everything from sports and what’s happening on the pickleball scene to pop culture and yes, even reality shows. The due hold “court” every week as they are joined by guests from all walks of life who speak their minds and sometimes even cross the line. No one will call foul as Randall and Sam serve up some real talk.
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Welcome to The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast , where I speak with the most interesting people in the sport. This is the show for tennis insiders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tennis tips, tricks, strategies, tactics and advice from some of the best minds in the game! Join me as I dive into what makes some of the best coaches, players and people in the industry so successful.
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Sam Querrey Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
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1:01:56When Sam Querrey chatted at The Hotel Molitor the day before Roland Garros was about to begin he was getting ready to begin a 2 week excursion into uncharted waters-TNT's inaugural broadcast of The French Open. Two weeks later Rafa had been properly honored, Coco Gauff had won 7 matches, and Carlitos and Jannik had played arguably the greatest matc…
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77: Wimbledon Stories, UK Pet Peeves & Tournament Predictions | EP 77
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38:2900:00 Welcome to the Show! 01:37 Hotty Bracket: Women’s Field Debate 03:39 Our Top UK Pet Peeves 15:39 Pre-Wimbledon Week 22:06 Behind the Scenes: Wimbledon Practice Sessions 23:46 Predictions for the 2025 Championships 29:36 The Wimbledon Snake Draft: Building the Perfect Team 36:28 Final Thoughts and Goodbye!…
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Patrick McEnroe Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
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39:43Patrick McEnroe took a break from packing for Wimbledon and joined me for 40 minutes and we discussed all of the hot button topics in tennis and how they pertain to Wimbledon. We talked Alcaraz Sinner top to bottom, Coco Gauff top to bottom and the brutal conditions during the women's final. We discussed this evolution of tennis and what it means f…
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76: Alcaraz Rules Queen’s, Bublik Shakes Up Halle & Wimbledon Awaits | EP 76
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37:19The boys break down what makes Alcaraz so dangerous on grass after his latest London title, and dive into Bublik's chaotic — yet brilliant — run on German soil, highlighted by a big win over Sinner. We also unpack the WTA action in Berlin, where former Wimbledon champ Marketa Vondrousova lifted the trophy. Could she be the most dangerous seed at Th…
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75: US Open Mixed Doubles, Hypothetical Players 9-to-5 Jobs & Sam's Queen’s Title | EP 75
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28:55The boys kick things off by diving into the grass court season, weighing the pros and cons of the Queen’s and Halle tournaments. Along the way, they share some hilarious anecdotes—plus, Sam learns the hard truth that winning Queen’s might not be as impressive as he once thought. Next, the crew breaks down the US Open Mixed Doubles entry list, unpac…
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74: Grass Season, Fritz Triumphs and Monfils' Viral Video | EP 74
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28:14Jack, John, Sam and Steve are back and ready for tennis' seasonal switch to grass. The boys dive review an action-packed first week of grass-court tennis, discussing the new women's tournament at Queen's and the men's action in Stuttgart and the Netherlands. Tatiana Maria made history in London, and U.S. tennis captured another trophy thanks to Tay…
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73: Roland Garros Mailbag, Craziest Locker Room Stories & Wienergate Revealed | EP 73
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46:04The guys wrap up the thrilling clay court season with a deep dive into the epic Roland Garros final. They also answer fan questions—covering everything from Sam's potential TV career to hilarious locker room stories, including the possible funniest story ever 'Wienergate'. As the discussion shifts to the grass court season, the guys reveal their pr…
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72: 2025 Roland Garros: Finals Recap | Something Major | Ep 72
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27:25Finals Day at Roland Garros delivered—big time. The guys react to an all-time classic men’s final, where Carlos Alcaraz edged Jannik Sinner in a five-hour, 29-minute thriller filled with jaw-dropping shotmaking and momentum swings. They debate whether it ranks as a top-three match of all time and what it means for the sport’s future. On the women’s…
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71: 2025 Roland Garros: Semifinals Recap & Finals Preview | Something Major | Ep 71
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26:51Jack and Sam return for a two-man show to break down the French Open semifinals and preview the finals. On the women’s side, Coco Gauff cruises past surprise wildcard Louisa Boisson, while Aryna Sabalenka powers through Iga Świątek in a roof-closed slugfest. The guys debate who has the edge in the final. On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner eliminates …
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70: 2025 Roland Garros: Quarterfinal Recap & Semifinal Preview | Something Major | Ep 70
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19:39John and Jack break down a thrilling quarterfinal round and look ahead to the blockbuster semifinals at Roland Garros. Djokovic turns back the clock to beat Zverev, setting up a showdown with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz advances easily, while Musetti stirs controversy in his win over Tiafoe. On the women’s side, French wildcard Lois Boisson …
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Christopher Clarey Talks Rafa Nadal with Craig Shapiro
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32:52Christopher Clarey and I sat down in the restaurant on the 2nd floor of Chatrier and discussed his book, The Warrior- a tour de force biography of Rafa Nadal. It was a fascinating chat about Rafa, Roland Garros, and the creative process. Class is in session! Recorded 6.2 Released 6.4 The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast is Powered by Golden Ticket Tenn…
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69: 2025 Roland Garros: Round 4 Recap & Quarterfinal Preview | Something Major | Ep 69
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35:37Live from Paris, the crew recaps the Round of 16 and looks ahead to blockbuster quarterfinals at Roland Garros. Sam shares on-site stories, including a hilariously honest interview with Alexander Bublik. The guys break down Ben Shelton’s impressive run, Francis Tiafoe’s chances against Musetti, and Tommy Paul’s shot at upsetting Alcaraz. On the wom…
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68: 2025 Roland Garros: Round 3 Recap & Round 4 Preview | Something Major | Ep 68
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24:58The squad recaps Round 3 of Roland Garros, noting the Americans that are lighting it up across the board. They break down big wins from Tiafoe, Paul, and Shelton, debate whether Sinner is unbeatable, and throw out predictions on the men's and women’s draws. Plus: weird desk interviews, Rublev confusion, the Baby Heater effect, and a near-meltdown f…
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67: Richard Gasquet on the Big 3, One-Handed Backhands & His Toughest Matchups (Part 2) | Ep 67
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28:16In part two of our special interview with former World No. 7 Richard Gasquet, the French legend dives deeper into his career with stories, insights, and honesty only a recently retired pro can offer. Richard compares generations, reflects on his toughest matchups, and settles the debate on the greatest one-handed backhand of all time. The guys also…
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66: 2025 Roland Garros: Round 2 Recap & Round 3 Preview | Something Major | EP 66
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31:53Live from Roland Garros, the crew breaks down Round 2 of the French Open with on-the-ground insights from Sam Querrey, behind-the-scenes moments, and big-picture debates about player fatigue and ATP rules. They unpack surprise upsets, standout performances, and the hot-button controversy around the tour's schedule. Plus: American matchups to watch,…
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65: 2025 Roland Garros: Rafa’s Goodbye, Round 1 Recap & Round 2 Preview | Something Major | EP 65
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27:24Roland Garros is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show from the second Grand Slam of 2025. For the next two weeks, we’ll be dropping episodes every other day, keeping you locked in on all the action from Paris. We kick off this episode with Rafa’s emotional retirement ceremony, then dive in…
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64: Richard Gasquet Joins the Pod, His Decision to Retire & Playing His Final Tournament | Ep 64
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47:35Former World No. 7 and 18-time non-major winner, Richard Gasquet joins this week’s episode for the first of a special two-part interview. Richard opens up about his decision to retire in 2025, the emotions around playing his final tournament at Roland Garros, his early memories facing the Nothing Major crew, and his hilarious odds of actually winni…
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63: Tommy Paul Reveals Car Towing Truth, Carlos Conquers Rome & Aura Draw Surprises | EP 63
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38:17With Sam still digging holes in Turks and Caicos and Jack on the move, John and Steve are running the show as they recap a blockbuster finals weekend in Rome. The duo breaks down the Alcaraz vs. Sinner showdown and debates who’s the favorite heading into Roland Garros, plus they celebrate Jasmine Paolini’s emotional win on home soil. Curious about …
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Ubaldo Scanagatta Talks Italian Open with Craig Shapiro
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29:25Ubaldo Scanagatta joined me in a room in the auxiliary press building at The Foro Italico just an hour before the women's final to discuss a wide array of topics all pertaining to this unbelievable moment in Italian tennis. It was an enlightening and fascinating chat, as we discussed Paolini and Sinner in length , as well as the entire roster of el…
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62: Rome Mailbag, Selfie Stick Scams & The Aura Draw is Live! | Ep 62
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32:49As we head into finals weekend in Rome, the gang is back together to break down the latest stories from the Italian clay. Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie relive their best and worst memories in the Eternal City. In this week’s Mailbag special, the boys tackle your questions, reminiscing about fanny pack tourist missions and the time Sam got hustled on …
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61: Rome Rundown, French Open Forecast & Aura Wildcard | EP 61
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35:12With Sam and Jack on the road, John and Stevie are holding down the fort in this week’s Monday edition of Nothing Major. Jannik Sinner is back and looking sharp. The boys break down his strong return in Rome, dive into the biggest storylines coming out of Italy, and look ahead to the French Open. Plus, a special announcement about the upcoming Aura…
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The Colombian Star Camila Osorio Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
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30:55Camila Osorio blasted onto the tennis scene in 2019 when she became just the 3rd South American woman to win the junior US Open. She has been ranked as high as 33 in the world. We sat down in the media mixed zone at the Italian Open just a couple days ago and discussed a wide array of topics from her schedule to her tennis to her equipment- and it …
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60: European Pet Peeves, College Tennis Legends, & Rome Stories | EP 60
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43:03As veterans of the Rome Masters, the boys break down the highs and lows of the Italian clay 1000, from navigating narrow locker room doors to battling with the tiniest towels of the season. In true American fashion, John, Jack, Sam, and Steve decide to air their European pet peeves, from soupy eggs, twin beds pushed together, and 'Mr. Bean cars'. W…
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59: Ruud's Breathrough, Sabalenka’s Dominance & Sinner’s Return | EP 59
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39:57It’s a wrap in Madrid and against all odds, someone from the Nothing Major crew actually made a correct prediction. Following last week’s revelation that John Isner watches everything with subtitles, he’s back to gloat after receiving overwhelming support in the YouTube comments. With Sinner’s return looming after his three-month suspension, Jack, …
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The Italian Francesco Passaro Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
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37:40Welcome to the 11th season and 129th episode of The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast, todays show is brought to you by Ellesse, the Italian brand from Peruggia made legendary by Chris Evert, Guillermo Vilas and Boris Becker. We are on the ground at The Italian Open and we have a special show for you. Francesco Passaro was born and raised in Peruggia, I…
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The Great Romanian Champion Virginia Ruzici Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
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54:58The Romanian Virginia Ruzici was one of the stars of tennis' Golden Age, becoming a global superstar in 1978 when she won the French Open. She rode a heavy forehand to 8 in the world in 1979, won 12 tournaments over the course of her career, and together with the bombastic Ilie Nastase and the svengali Ion Triac was ominpresent in tennis. She parla…
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58: Rafa Clay Records, Best Tennis Movies, & Madrid Mailbag | EP 58
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37:39With the Madrid finals approaching, Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie look back on their best and most forgettable performances on the Spanish clay. But first, the boys kick off this week's episode off with heated debates around watching Netflix with subtitles and the best tennis movies of all time. Spoiler alert, you might want to head to the video vers…
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Elite American Junior Rex Kulman Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
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46:00I met Rex Kulman and his father Guy when he was 8 years old at the Oracle Challenger in 2020, just days before the world quarantined. Five years later Rex is an elite 13 year old player, approaching a 10 UTR, is home schooled, and is coached full time by Diego Moyano, the former coach of Coco Gauff and Frances Tiafoe, respectively. Rex has trained …
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57: Djokovic’s Defeat, Madrid Updates, & Osaka’s 125K | EP 57
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33:42The 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…
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56: Madrid Mayhem, Prom Night Fails & the Return of the Hot Coach Debate | EP 56
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46:55With 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…
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55: A Trio Find Their Form, Showering In Front of Drug Testers, and Madrid Dark Horses | EP 55
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46:49The 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 th…
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54: Federer's Dirty Laundry, Worst Clay Losses & Mailbag | EP 54
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32:12This 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…
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53: Federer Comeback? Alcaraz’s Return and Shelton’s Doubles Drama | EP 53
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38:54Clay 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 o…
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52: Monte Carlo Memories, Trivia Showdown & Opelka Takes the Hot Seat | EP 52
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50:12The 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. Thin…
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51: Clay Swing Predictions, Iz Learns Rizz, and Brooksby’s Wild Houston | EP 51
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35:44The 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 …
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The Russian Anna Blinkova Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
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34:13In 2015 Anna Blinkova made the finals of Junior Wimbledon, and in 2016 began her life on the WTA Tour. She has been as high as 34 in the world and is now ranked 78. She has posted wins over Caro Garcia, Jess Pegula, Emma Navarro, and in Australia in 2024 she beat the defending champion Elena Rybakina 22-20 in the 3rd set Superbreaker, the longest t…
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50: Reilly Opelka Joins the Pod, Servebot 101 & Armpit Debates | EP 50
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46:48For 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 debat…
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Filipino Broadcaster Dyan Castillejo Discusses Phenom Alex Eala with Craig Shapiro
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21:44Dyan Castillejo and I met over 10 years ago covering the prizefighter Manny Pacquiao's career all around the globe, but it was in 2014 I saw her hitting some balls with her son in the parking lot of The Wild Card Gym in Hollywood- Manny's training camp in the US. It was then I realized that she had lived a special life in tennis. She is the first F…
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49: Mensik’s Breakthrough, Sabalenka’s Reign & Houston Preview | EP 49
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31:53This week, the guys dives into 19-year-old Jakub Mensik’s breakthrough in Miami—did he just prove he’s the next big thing in tennis? We’re also talking about Aryna Sabalenka’s reign—how her confidence is reaching new heights and why she’s becoming a serious force on tour. Plus, it’s time for our Houston preview, with the clay-court action about to …
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48: Miami Mailbag, Best and Worst Memories & A Successful Fishy DM | EP 48
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31:50In this Miami Open-themed mailbag episode of Nothing Major, the guys dive into your burning questions about the fifth Slam... according to John! Plus, a special surprise as Sam’s wife, Abby, joins the crew to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Sam’s legendary, smooth DM that kicked it all off. Tune in for the inside scoop on Miami Open madness, t…
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