45: Welcome to Miami, Predictions, and Hard Rock vs Key Biscayne | EP 45

The boys are joined by comedian and former pro Michael Kosta, to chat junior tennis cheating, locker room madness, and why Nothing Major is the only tennis podcast that matters (he's right). Jack, Sam and Stevie break down the biggest headlines heading into Miami, who’s primed for a deep run? Who will struggle in the Florida humidity? Plus, the boys debate which venue truly delivered the best Miami Open experience, the Hard Rock Stadium or Crandon Park? 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:06 Debating Miami Open Venues: Hard Rock Stadium vs. Cranden Park 02:45 Player Experiences and Preferences 09:10 Novak Djokovic's Return to Miami 12:07 Carlos Alcaraz and Tournament Predictions 14:05 Women's Tournament Contenders 16:02 Players with Something to Prove 17:58 American Men's Tennis: Who Will Step Up? 18:43 Bold Predictions and Dark Horses 19:40 Fan Support Showdown: Fonseca vs. Alcaraz 20:56 American Players to Watch in Miami Open 22:16 Predictions for Miami Open Winners 23:56 Interview with Michael Costa 24:30 Cheating Stories and College Tennis 29:10 Improving Tennis: Ideas and Innovations 31:30 The Community Aspect of Pickleball vs. Tennis 33:38 Conclusion and Future Plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.