207: Alcaraz Returns, Sinner Out, Fils & Gauff Triumph | EP 207
Podcast: Nothing MajorPublished On: Mon Aug 24 2026
Description: Tune in Thursday for an interview with US Open Wildcard, Jack Kennedy! On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys recap Cincinnati as Artur Fils powers to his first Masters title over Frances Tiafoe, including a wild 6-0 third set, and discuss why the event felt wide open without Sinner and Alcaraz. They also hit on Brandon Nakashima’s continued hard-court surge, Tommy Paul’s win over Zverev, and what it all means heading into New York.On the women’s side, Coco Gauff beats Jessie Pegula in a dominant final and the group debates whether Coco is now the favorite for the US Open. Plus, they break down the latest US Open news, including Alcaraz officially returning and teaming with Serena Williams in mixed doubles, Sinner pulling out, wild cards, Kyrgios controversy, and a few chaotic off-court stories.00:00 Packed Episode Preview00:29 Cincinnati Masters Winner01:04 Artur Fils Breakthrough02:32 Open Odds Debate03:59 Final Drama and Tiafoe05:15 Nakashima Rising Fast08:30 Zverev Confidence Check09:57 Wild Flight Home Story12:28 Groin Injury Update13:58 Coco Gauff Dominates18:29 Major News Alcaraz Returns22:04 Serena Carlos Mixed Doubles24:12 Rigged Draw Jokes24:48 Sinner Withdraws Injured26:30 US Open Wild Card Debate30:16 Kyrgios Controversy Fallout33:18 NYC Plans34:41 Stats Ostapenko Streak35:29 Serve Bot And US Open Picks40:45 Wrap Up And Next Episode
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