Nothing Major 152: Tommy Paul & Reilly Opelka, Eala Mania, Hottie Bracket & Major Match Draft | EP 152
Feb 27, 2026
Tommy Paul, American pro known for steady baseline play and tour life, and Reilly Opelka, towering American with a monster serve, chat about prepping for the MGM Slam. They trade travel and practice stories, reminisce about living together, run a rapid-fire player breakdown, hype Alex Eala’s surge, and reveal a playful “Hottie Coaches” bracket and Major Match draft.
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Big Serve Doesn't Equal High Ranking
- Reilly notes big serves don't guarantee high tour rankings despite seeming ideal for tiebreak formats.
- He cites his own low ranking vs. serving prowess and calls Fritz a clutch favorite for breakers.
Bot Or Not Game Highlights Player Styles
- The hosts played a rapid-fire "bot or not" game labeling players like Taylor Fritz and Casper Ruud as bots and Tommy not a bot.
- The banter highlighted perceptions of robotic serving styles versus versatile players.
Roommates Stories And Dorm Basketball Beef
- Tommy and Reilly recounted living together: Opelka's house was primary, Tommy lived rent-free and practiced with him often.
- Stories included Tommy's foam ball pranks and a heated dorm basketball beef.