Alexander Blockx Joins! Is He Tennis’ Next Rising Star? + Is Zverev an A-Lister? | EP 225
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On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Stevie sit down with rising Belgian star Alexander Blockx to talk junior success, winning the 2023 Australian Open junior title, his growth spurt, early pro breakthrough moments like Davis Cup vs. Berrettini, the Madrid Masters run, his love of serve-and-volley in big moments, and why Thiem was a childhood favorite. Blockx also shares how “Block X” became his nickname, his favorite and least favorite tour stops, and a viral celebrity encounter in Estoril. After the interview, the guys debut a tennis celebrity tier list segment featuring Shelton, Tsitsipas, Mannarino, Sinner, Heliövaara, Fritz, Monfils, Alcaraz, Zverev, and Ethan Quinn. Submit your Tennis Horror Story through the Mailbag section - https://keychain.club/NothingMajor 00:00 Show Intro and Teasers 00:33 Halloween Tennis Horror Stories 01:01 USTA Match Update and Banter 01:33 Meet Alexander Blockx 03:34 Junior Rise and Growth Spurt 08:26 How Blockx Got His Nickname 10:16 Davis Cup Welcome Moment 13:25 Madrid Breakthrough and Mindset 14:46 Serve and Volley in Big Moments 15:44 Thiem Inspiration and Hair Talk 19:54 Favorite Tournaments and Travel Life 23:42 US Open Money and Airline Miles 28:59 Belgian Tennis Crew and Locker Room 30:18 Team Vibes and Rivalry 31:01 Celebrity Moment 31:47 Starstruck Match Story 34:17 Viral Photo Aftermath 34:48 Interview Wrap and Reactions 35:33 Celebrity Tier List Rules 36:34 Shelton and Tsitsipas Ratings 39:18 A Listers 40:57 Fritz and Monfils Debate 42:36 Alcaraz and Zverev 44:10 Ethan Quinn 45:36 SignoffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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