Jack 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 Novak Djokovic in straight sets, while Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Lorenzo Musetti in a tense three-set battle. The pod squad splits on Sinner vs. Alcaraz predictions, plus bracket challenge updates and an excellent fan question.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:19 Shoutouts and Fan Interactions

02:19 Women's Semifinals Recap

11:16 Men's Semifinals Recap

15:06 Unexpected Efforts and Setbacks

16:54 Alcaraz vs. Sinner: The Anticipated Final

18:06 Predictions and Analysis

20:13 Player Strategies and Insights

23:41 Fan Questions and Wrap-Up

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John 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 stuns again and faces Coco Gauff next. Sabalenka vs. Swiatek headlines the semis in a heavyweight clash. The guys also touch on bracket drama, the Paris crowd, and tackle a wild mailbag question: could they take Sinner 2-on-1? It’s a packed and punchy episode.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup

00:53 Men's Quarterfinals Recap: Djokovic vs. Zverev

02:52 Semifinals Preview: Djokovic vs. Sinner

06:00 Bottom Half of the Men's Draw: Alcaraz and Musetti

10:52 Women's Semifinals: The Underdog Story of Boisson

12:52 Women's Semifinals: Swiatek vs. Sabalenka

16:19 Bracket Updates and Fan Questions

19:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Live 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 women’s side, Coco Gauff and Madison Keys are set for an all-American showdown, while wildcard Diane Parry continues her dream run. They also preview a massive Djokovic vs. Zverev clash and debate who’s most likely to lift the trophy. Toss in bracket challenge banter and merch updates—this is a packed episode of Something Major you don’t want to miss.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:16 Match Highlights and Player Insights

03:19 American Players in Focus

06:11 Ben Shelton's Performance and Future

09:41 Francis Tiafoe vs. Lorenzo Musetti Preview

12:53 Tommy Paul vs. Carlos Alcaraz Preview

15:29 Novak Djokovic's Dominance

17:48 Betting Odds and Predictions

18:40 Novak Djokovic's Performance

21:51 Sinner's Dominance

23:20 Women's Quarterfinals Analysis

30:36 Bracket Updates and Predictions

34:35 Fan Questions and Merchandise

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The 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 from Sam in a studio sauna. Full chaos, full Paris vibes.

00:00 Introduction and Round Three Recap

01:06 American Players Shine at the French Open

03:04 Analyzing Key Matches and Players

05:53 Unexpected Challenges and Player Performances

10:24 Women's Tournament Highlights

13:22 Maddie Key's Match Points

14:46 Women's Round of 16 Predictions

16:17 Men's Round of 16 Predictions

22:11 Bracket Challenge and Final Predictions

24:01 Wrapping Up and Announcements

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In 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 get him talking rituals, rivalries, and the mysterious origins of his famously oversized grip.

Plus, Sam and Steve quiz Richard on the best shots and smartest players of his era—and yes, the merch is finally here.

00:00 Introduction and Recap of Part One

00:43 Discussing the Young American Tennis Players

00:54 French Tennis and Pushing Each Other to Success

02:24 Generational Differences in Tennis

05:47 Reflecting on Career and Achievements

12:58 Challenges of Competing Against the Best

16:27 Evolution of Tennis Skills

16:46 Hypothetical Grand Slam Wins

17:43 Player Superlatives

19:08 Toughest Opponents

22:32 Preferred Playing Surfaces

23:41 Memorable Moments and Rituals

26:55 Conclusion and Merch Announcement

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Live 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, a salute to Richard Gasquet, merch madness, and some questionable takes on macarons. It’s tennis, banter, and chaos—Paris style.

00:00 Introduction and Round Two Recap

00:19 Day Five Impressions and Player Interviews

02:01 Match Highlights and Upsets

02:50 Men's Draw Analysis and Player Insights

06:13 Player Burnout and ATP Rules Discussion

11:26 Top Half of Men's Draw and Key Matches

15:38 Favorites and Predictions

18:02 All-American Third Round Matchup Predictions

19:52 WTA Top Seeds Progress

21:36 American Women in the Third Round

23:30 Paris Highlights and Player Updates

26:52 Bracket Updates and Merch Announcement

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Roland 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 into the chaos and highlights from Round 1. From a few American shockers to business-like performances from the top seeds, there was no shortage of storylines through the first three days in the French capital.

The boys close out the episode by previewing Round 2 and revealing their updated Roland Garros men’s brackets. And finally, some exciting news: Nothing Major merch has officially landed!!

Grab yours now at Tennis Warehouse: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-NMPODPP.html

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:58 Rafael Nadal Tribute Discussion

02:38 First Round Upsets and Highlights

04:27 Medvedev vs. Norrie Match Analysis

07:27 American Players' Performance

11:06 Women's Tournament Highlights

13:58 Round Two Previews

16:03 Tommy Paul vs. Martin Fvi Analysis

16:46 Gael Monfils Match Update

17:18 Media Dining and Long Workdays

17:38 Richard Gasquet's Upcoming Match

17:47 Over/Under Game Predictions

18:26 Gasquet's Chances Against Sinner

20:29 Nadal vs. Federer Ceremony Comparison

21:44 Naming the Stadium After Nadal

23:42 Djokovic's Future Celebration

25:05 Wrap-Up and Merch Announcement

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Former 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 winning the French Open.

Plus, Sam and John relive a legendary Ethiopian dinner in Geneva en route to Paris, and Steve jumps in to break down the (slightly controversial) results of the Aura Draw.

Plus Sam and Stevie break down their recent match against two 4.5-level amateurs in the ultimate 0-40 challenge.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:32 Welcome Back and Personal Updates

01:47 French Open Preparations

02:48 Memories of Geneva

04:01 Ethiopian Dinner Adventure

08:05 Train Rides and Tournament Preparations

11:06 Favorite Hotels and Dining Spots in Paris

15:15 Qualifying Matches and Final French Open

18:08 Interview with Richard Gasquet

25:08 Reflecting on a Tennis Career

26:18 Memories of Monte Carlo 2008

27:17 The Final Grand Slam Attempt

29:47 A Lifetime in Tennis

32:36 Discussing the French Open Odds

37:23 Fun Tennis Challenges and Bracket Predictions

45:57 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

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