Nothing Major 162: Clay Swing Predictions, John’s Earring & Wild Card Wheel Re-spin? | EP 162
Apr 3, 2026
They check preseason predictions and call out which picks landed and which flopped. The wild card wheel gets a tense update as they debate re-spinning after slow starts. A clay-court buy/sell game previews who might rise or fall through Roland Garros. Listeners get court etiquette and tournament-vacation balancing advice. They also explain the ATP Fantasy game and build teams for Monte Carlo.
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John Isner Mall Piercing Story
- John Isner revealed he had his left ear pierced at 13 and kept photos as proof of the mall-piercing story.
- He described sneaking to the mall with his older brother and faking parental permission, making it a memorable locker-room anecdote.
Wild Card Wheel Creates Loyalty To Underdogs
- The Wild Card Wheel game creates attachment to low-ranked players by naming one player as each host's personal pick.
- Hosts stuck with picks like Francisco Comasagna and Pedro Martinez despite poor starts, showing emotional investment trumps early form.
Buy Clay Specialists And Sell Point Defenders
- Buy undervalued clay specialists and sell players who must defend large clay points to maximize gains during the clay swing.
- John recommended buying Fonseca and selling Mannarino; Steve suggested selling Musetti and buying an under-the-radar player.