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• 85: Wimbledon Mailbag, Sam's Stolen Valor & Sinner's Doubles Challenge | Nothing Major | Ep 85

  Wimbledon may be done and dusted, but the boys have still got some stories to tell! John, Sam and Stevie discuss their own Wimbledon experiences and share stories from the Legends Tournament to Sam's surprising attendance at this year's Champion's Dinner. The boys dip into the Major Mailbag to answer some listener questions and the winner of the 2025 Wimbledon Bracket Challenge joins the boys to celebrate his victory. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 02:07 Wimbledon Recap and Highlights 03:17 Wimbledon Champion's Dinner Experience 09:57 Travel Stories and Anecdotes 14:27 Wimbledon Towels Tradition 22:58 Wimbledon Towels and Trading Stories 23:30 Hypothetical Tennis Match: Doubles vs. Sinner 25:55 Most European American Tennis Players 29:48 Junior Tennis Memories and Favorite Events 31:43 Bracket Challenge Winner Interview 35:55 Fashion Phases on Tour 41:59 Conclusion and Merchandise Promotion

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• 84: 2025 Wimbledon: Finals Recap | Something Major | Ep 84

  John, Jack, and Stevie reunite for the final episode of Something Major, Wimbledon 2025 edition, to break down all the action from Championship Weekend.  The trio reflects on Iga Swiatek’s dominant performance in the women’s final and Sinner’s revenge win over Alcaraz on the men’s side. Stevie shares personal stories about getting bagelled, while Jack gives us an inside look at the Champions' Ball.  We also dive into who might challenge Sinner or Alcaraz in the near future - and unpack a curious story from Washington 2021 that perfectly captures Sinner’s personality. --  00:00 – Introduction and Welcome  01:06 – Wimbledon Champions' Ball Dance  05:58 – Women’s Final Analysis  17:20 – Men’s Final Analysis  23:15 – Sinner's Improved Net Play  24:26 – The Baseline Dominance  27:03 – Sinner vs. Alcaraz Future Predictions  29:21 – Who Can Challenge Sinner and Alcaraz?  31:33 – Sinner’s Washington 2021 Story  34:26 – Zverev’s New Coaching Setup  38:58 – Bracket Challenge Winner and Goodbye!

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• 83: 2025 Wimbledon: Semifinal Recap & Final Preview | Something Major | EP 83

  Sam Querrey joins Jack Sock, and a shirtless John Isner to recap the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2025. They provide insights into Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner's performances, discuss John Isner's amusing shirtless appearance, and analyze Taylor Fritz's match against Carlos Alcaraz. The team debates whether Sinner or Alcaraz will claim the men's title and discuss Amanda Anisimova's remarkable journey to the women's final against Iga Swiatek.  00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:30 Wimbledon Bracket Challenge Loser: John Isner Shirtless 01:36 Wimbledon Members Enclosure Experience 03:55 Jack's Doubles Match Recap 07:00 Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic Semi-Final 10:40 Carlos Alcaraz vs. Taylor Fritz Semi-Final 14:27 Men's Final Predictions: Sinner vs. Alcaraz 16:40 Sinner's Mental Resilience 17:24 Ticket Prices and Final Anticipation 17:47 Women's Semifinals Recap 18:31 Amanda Anisimova's Journey 19:00 Analyzing the Final Matchups 19:44 American Tennis Dominance 22:37 Predicting the Women's Final 27:37 Debating the Greatest Sporting Event 29:43 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

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• 82: 2025 Wimbledon: Quarterfinal Recap & Semifinal Preview | Something Major | EP 82

  Sam and John reunite for a lively Wimbledon semifinals preview, dissecting Novak’s grit, Sinner’s form, and whether Fritz can shock Alcaraz. They recap Jack Sock and Bill Ackman’s buzzworthy Newport doubles cameo, toast Fabio Fognini’s surprise retirement, and swap semifinal picks in a split call on Sabalenka vs. Anisimova. The guys reflect on their own Wimbledon semifinal runs (and heartbreaks), the fate of fifth-set tiebreaks, and why some doubles veterans look suspiciously close to the legends circuit. Plus, Sam dishes on playing the Legends event with James Blake—and why Bruno Soares is still too good. All eyes now turn to championship weekend. 00:00 Introduction and Semifinals Overview 02:14 Fabio Fognini's Retirement Announcement 03:59 Men's Semifinals Breakdown: Sinner vs. Shelton 06:40 Ben Shelton's Performance and Future Prospects 08:39 Novak Djokovic's Path to the Semifinals 11:45 Taylor Fritz's Journey to the Semifinals 17:32 Reflecting on Memorable Matches 18:18 Impact of Rule Changes in Tennis 19:55 Women's Draw Analysis 21:48 Semifinal Predictions and Analysis 29:54 Legends Match and Personal Anecdotes 31:59 Closing Thoughts and Future Guests

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• 81: 2025 Wimbledon: Round 4 Recap & Quarterfinal Preview | Something Major | EP 81

  Sam and Steve return with a round of 16 Wimbledon recap, sharing laughs and tennis insights. Sam brushes elbows with Federer but gets starstruck, while Jack Sock calls in from Newport to reveal his upcoming doubles comeback with hedge fund mogul Bill Ackman—against Bernard Tomic, no less. The guys analyze Dimitrov’s heartbreak, Shelton’s run, and Djokovic’s tight win, plus dive into women’s draw chaos, Andreeva’s rising star, and wild line-calling drama. Special guest Pedro Martinez joins to discuss his surprise Wimbledon run, grass-court game, and the vibe inside the unseeded locker room. Predictions fly as the quarterfinals loom. 00:00 Introduction and Round of 16 Recap 01:58 Upcoming Legends Match: James Blake and Jeremy Chardy 04:34 Jack's Return to Tennis at Newport 09:36 Wimbledon Round of 16 Highlights 16:44 Rublev vs. Alcaraz: A Match Recap 17:57 Cam Norrie’s Epic Battle Against Nicolas Jarry 18:48 Women's Draw Analysis: Round of 16 24:13 Quarterfinal Predictions: Men's and Women's Draw 30:32 Interview with Pedro Martinez 35:52 Bracket Challenge Update and Closing Remarks

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