Demand Soars for Tennis Buff Matthew McConaughey as American ATP Pros Aim for His Attention

As the Tennis world anticipates the 2025 season, excitement surrounds the Nothing Major Podcast, hosted by former ATP players Sam Querrey, John Isner, Jack Sock, and Steve Johnson. The hosts deliver updates and insights while sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes, playful banter, match predictions, and interviews with fellow players and special guests. Their latest guest, Nick Kyrgios, discussed his journey back to the court and his reputation in the sport. However, securing guests has proven challenging for the quartet.

Before their chat with Kyrgios on December 13, the hosts lightheartedly revealed that Querrey was the “thirstiest” among them when it comes to securing guests. Isner playfully asked, “How many yeses have you gotten? How many nos?” Querrey, who retired after the 2022 US Open, candidly replied, “For every guest we get, I get ten no’s. I’ve gotten a lot of ‘no’ replies.” The former American star recounted reaching out to Stan Wawrinka, who is set to compete as a wildcard entry at the 2025 Australian Open. While Wawrinka expressed enthusiasm about joining the podcast, he emphasized the need to coordinate a suitable date and time.

Being a former pro and knowing how hectic the tennis schedule can be, Querrey humorously noted, “Yeah, that’s what I’m trying to do right now.” Highlighting the ongoing challenges of their guest-list adventure. Even Carlos Alcaraz’s agent shrugged him off twice! But on the flip side, he mentioned an ambitious attempt to invite Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey, stating, “I reached out to Matthew McConaughey. He’s playing tennis; why don’t I shoot my shot?”

The other hosts laughed at Querrey’s bold move and were eager to hear how the conversation unfolded. He shared his approach: “‘Hey, Matthew. How is it going? I see you’ve been playing a bunch of tennis… myself, John Isner, Jack Sock, Steve Johnson have a new podcast called ‘Nothing Major.’ We’ve had Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, Diego Schwartzman, and others on… wanted to see if you’d be interested in coming on for an episode.’” While his efforts were commendable, Jack Sock chimed in with a quip about Querrey “name-dropping tennis players” as if that would sway an Academy Award Winner.

Ultimately, Querrey concluded with McConaughey’s response: “Yeah, I’d love to come on but it has to wait a little bit. I’m a little bit under the weather and I got to go to the doctor.” This left them wondering when—or if—the actor would join their show. On the other hand, the reason this guest appearance may be a good idea is because McConaughey has shown his support for tennis this year. He has been spotted at matches featuring Novak Djokovic and has sent encouraging messages to players before their competitions.

Hollywood star drops encouraging messages for the tennis roster!

Matthew McConaughey has been vocal in his support for tennis players, showcasing his passion for the sport on social media. After Djokovic clinched his first Olympic gold medal in men’s singles by defeating Carlos Alcaraz, McConaughey celebrated the achievement with a shoutout: “GOAT wins GOLD. Congratulations @DjokerNole.” His enthusiastic endorsement highlights Djokovic’s remarkable career, now boasting 24 Grand Slam titles and a coveted Golden Slam.

Later in August, the Hollywood star expressed excitement for American players at the US Open. Following Taylor Fritz‘s impressive win over Alexander Zverev to reach the semifinals, McConaughey posted on X, “@Taylor_Fritz97 to the Semis! c’mon @FTiafoe meet him there Friday @usopen.” This call for an All-American showdown reflects his genuine fandom and support for the rising stars of tennis.

McConaughey’s connection to the sport runs deep. He has been spotted cheering from the stands. The Hollywood star even boosted Tommy Paul’s morale in September after an ankle injury. He wrote, “Looks like the early year @TommyPaul1 train is back on track after it was interrupted by the ankle. Looking good TP. Roll.” With his enthusiastic endorsements, McConaughey continues to shine a spotlight on tennis and its players. What are your thoughts on the possibility of him joining a tennis podcast to share his insights and opinions on the sport and its players?