Nothing Major 138: ATP Tinder Part 3, Tour Pet Peeves & Nightmare Opponents ft. The Players Box | EP 138
Jan 16, 2026
Jennifer Brady, a 2021 French Open third-rounder, and Jessica Pegula, a top-ranked American player, join forces to explore the quirks of the WTA tour. They share their biggest pet peeves, from chaotic locker rooms to encounters with intimidating opponents like Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka. The duo also discusses the unique challenges of traveling on tour and their experiences running The Player's Box. Plus, don’t miss the hilarious reactions to ATP Tinder Part 3, where they whimsically match male players with creative profiles!
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Favorites, Miles, And Travel Habits
- Jessica Pegula calls Brisbane and Charleston her favorite non-Slam events for atmosphere and convenience.
- Madison Keys also values airline miles and uses them strategically for personal travel rather than every trip.
Request Schedules Strategically
- Make reasonable scheduling requests and build goodwill by accommodating tournaments when possible.
- Jennifer Brady suggests occasional favors increase the chances of getting preferred start times later.
Drama Comes From Comebacks, Not Constant Feuds
- The WTA has less headline locker-room feuding than the ATP, but players like Jelena Ostapenko still create memorable confrontations.
- Popcorn matches often arise from comeback stories rather than ongoing personal feuds.