Ahead of his long-awaited return to tennis, Nick Kyrgios joins the Nothing Major Podcast!
The former Wimbledon finalist reflects on his journey back to pro tennis after a two-year injury hiatus. He opens up about the pressures and expectations that have shaped his career, the challenges of early success, his” villain” label and finishing his tennis career on his terms.
Plus, Sam, Jack, and Steve firing off a few strong hypotheticals while Nick recounts some of his most memorable on-court experiences.
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(00:00) Welcome to the Show!
(01:13) Sam Slides into Matthew McConaughey’s DMs
(05:44) Alcaraz on the Pod? Let’s Dream Big
(06:42) Exhibition Highlights: Carlitos in NYC & Charlotte
(11:09) Alcaraz vs. Sinner: Different Paths, Same Goal
(13:10) Jack’s Experience at Madison Square Garden
(14:26) Nothing Major Exhibition
(16:17) Delpo’s Farewell + Djokovic’s Heartwarming Gesture
(17:06) UTS… Wait, What Is That Again?
(18:02) Kyrgios Joins the Pod
(18:51) The Comeback Journey Begins
(19:24) Planning Next Season
(21:06) What 2025 Has in Store
(22:18) The Kyrgios Way vs. the “Right” Way
(26:06) Wimbledon: The Game-Changing Moment
(27:33) Can’t Go Home? Hit the Nearest Bar!
(29:56) Jack + Kyrgios Doubles + The Worst Slam Ever?
(32:01) Australian Open Pressure Cooker
(33:11) Embracing the “Bad Boy” Brand
(34:50) Recreational vs. Performance Enhancing Drugs
(38:37) Fame Level in Australia
(39:41) Do You Believe You Can Win Australian Open 2025?
(41:11) The Last Dance: A Career Reflection
(42:06) “Tennis Is Boring Now” – Really?
(43:27) From Hating Rafa to Crying at His Farewell
(45:54) What’s a Potato 101
(46:46) Would You Rather… Tennis Edition
(48:04) Kiss, Marry, Kill: Gaming, Basketball & Tennis
(48:45) Rewriting History: Changing One Match Result
(49:28) $20 Million or a Grand Slam Title?
(50:14) Jack + Nick at Indian Wells 2025?
(50:45) Playing in Australia All Year or 4 Months Abroad?
(52:09) Most Annoying Player on Tour
(53:22) Best Kyrgios/Sock Doubles Story Ever
(56:36) Career Comparison: Nick vs. John?
(57:40) Goodbye + Kyrgios’ Random Player of the Week
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