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Stars Abandon Canada? Memphis Stories + Washington Preview | EP 199

27 Jul 2026 · 44 min · Episode 199

For our special 200th Episode we’ll be joined by Frances Tiafoe, so stay tuned for that!!

On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Sam Querrey recap their weekend in Memphis for their Nothing Major Exhibition, complete with humidity, rain delays, trash talk, a modified rematch of their 2010 Memphis final, and a doubles display that had John’s return game drawing Novak comparisons.

The guys also break down the final clay-court ATP 250s of the year, discussing Quentin Halys’ title in Kitzbühel, Luca Van Assche’s win in Estoril, and Alexander Blockx’s rise after injury disrupted his grass season. Plus, they react to Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic skipping the Canadian Masters, debate a 12-day Masters format and the 2028 LA Olympics scheduling clash with Wimbledon, before wrapping up with a preview of Washington DC.

00:00 Show Intro and Agenda 00:34 Memphis Event Recap 01:29 Isner vs Querrey Singles 03:18 Doubles and Return Talk 04:33 Love 40 Challenge Format 06:27 Clay 250s After Wimbledon 06:41 Kitzbuhel Halys Title 09:54 Estoril Van Assche vs Blockx 15:33 Airline Upgrade Drama 17:28 Canadian Masters Star Withdrawals 22:46 Novak iPod and Longevity Stat 24:14 Tech Talk Nostalgia 24:32 LA Olympics Scheduling 26:11 Opening Ceremony Stories 27:57 Stevie Stats Trivia 29:46 Shampoo vs Body Wash 30:41 Wrapped Minivan Debate 31:36 Tennis Players Basketball Five 34:01 DC Picks and Matchups 36:18 Draper Health and Gear 40:47 Doubles Memories and Drama 42:19 Episode Wrap

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