Big Question For Federer, Alcaraz Beats Safin, Indian Wells Heats Up | EP 155
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Big Question For Federer, Alcaraz Beats Safin, Indian Wells Heats Up | EP 155

38:05 Mar 9, 2026
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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 Kickoff00:30 Curling Debate Returns01:31 Channel Updates01:58 Alcaraz Rolls Dimitrov03:56 Sinner vs Shapovalov05:13 Djokovic Shaky Start06:53 Zverev Consistency08:34 Draper and Americans10:17 Fonseca Hype Train13:46 Indian Wells Atmosphere15:18 SheltonUpset16:55 Tiafoe Revenge Win18:22 WTA Seeds and Surprises21:11 Coco Gauff Injury Exit22:13 Eala Shines and Other Upsets22:51 Amanda Anisimova Statement Win24:05 Hotty Coaches Bracket Chaos26:38 Phoenix Challenger Explained28:03 Stevie Stats and Serve Bots29:31 Flowers for Sam Querrey30:59 Sam’s query to Federer34:10 Locked In Picks Update37:27 Wrap Up and Sign Off
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