154: Epic Doubles Pairings, Indian Wells Ready for Eala Mania + Is Golf Harder Than Tennis? | EP 154

On this Friday episode of Nothing Major Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson check in from Indian Wells with on-the-ground updates from the first few days, including the buzz around Alexandra Eala’s how brutal wind shaped Thursday’s matches. 

They recap key results and storylines from the first couple of days and then preview the weekend’s best matchups like Shelton vs Opelka, Brooksby vs Tiafoe, and Alcaraz vs Dimitrov. 

The guys also highlight the star-studded doubles pairings, discuss Serena’s continued comeback speculation, touch on the Ferrero/Alcaraz Instagram chatter. 
John Isner & Jack Sock also john as the guys finish with fan questions plus a debate on what’s harder: winning a tennis Slam or a golf major.

00:00 Show Teaser
00:21 Friday Pod Setup
01:36 Alex Eala Hype Night Session
02:39 Celebs
04:01 Winners Circle 
07:32 Windy Day Survival
09:07 Venus Three Set Battle
10:35 Match Picks
14:25 Doubles Star Pairings
17:25 Serena Comeback Rumours
18:26 Ferrero & Alcaraz Unfollow
19:56 Indian Wells Draw Talk
21:31 Indian Wells Player Perks
25:41 Doubles Court Beef
27:40 Life Advice Nerves
31:16 Tennis vs Golf Majors
37:22 Golf Challenge Banter
38:17 Wrap Up