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155: Big Question For Federer, Alcaraz Beats Safin, Indian Wells Heats Up | EP 155
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- Nothing Major
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- Mar 9, 2026
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- 2285
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https://linktr.ee/NothingMajorShow - Submit your questions to us here! On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, Jack, John, and Stevie recap early Indian Wells results, including Carlos Alcaraz’s dominant win over Grigor Dimitrov, Jannik Sinner cruising past Denis Shapovalov, and Novak Djokovic dropping the first set before rebounding. They discuss Joao Fonseca’s beating Tommy Paul to set up a showdown with Sinner, plus Alexandra Eala’s buzz after Coco Gauff retired with a left arm issue. The guys also debate Indian Wells crowd vibes with Stadium 2 ticketing, hit notable American storylines (Fritz, Tiafoe, Shelton/Tien), and preview upcoming matchups. Off court, they crown Alvaro Alcaraz as the winner of Sam’s Hottie Coaches Bracket over Marat Safin, and close with stats, serve-bot talk, and a big question they’d ask Roger Federer. 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:30 Curling Debate Returns 01:31 Channel Updates 01:58 Alcaraz Rolls Dimitrov 03:56 Sinner vs Shapovalov 05:13 Djokovic Shaky Start 06:53 Zverev Consistency 08:34 Draper and Americans 10:17 Fonseca Hype Train 13:46 Indian Wells Atmosphere 15:18 SheltonUpset 16:55 Tiafoe Revenge Win 18:22 WTA Seeds and Surprises 21:11 Coco Gauff Injury Exit 22:13 Eala Shines and Other Upsets 22:51 Amanda Anisimova Statement Win 24:05 Hotty Coaches Bracket Chaos 26:38 Phoenix Challenger Explained 28:03 Stevie Stats and Serve Bots 29:31 Flowers for Sam Querrey 30:59 Sam’s query to Federer 34:10 Locked In Picks Update 37:27 Wrap Up and Sign Off