American tennis players are renowned for their lighthearted humor, often sharing laughs both on and off the court. For instance, we’ve seen Madison Keys calm down Taylor Townsend at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, highlighting their camaraderie. This playful spirit extends to retired stars like Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Jack Sock, who host the humorous podcast ‘Nothing Major.’ They frequently joke about scouting out guests and share funny Instagram reels, drawing in fans and fellow players. Querrey, in particular, has been enjoying pickleball, which has made it to his latest gags on IG!If you didn’t know, some retired tennis legends like Andre Agassi and John McEnroe have taken up pickleball, a sport that has seen a remarkable 158.6% growth in participation from 2018 to 2022. Sam Querrey is among those enjoying pickleball, though he hasn’t entered any major competitions yet. The idea is simple! Pickleball is a more relaxed cousin of tennis, played with a paddle and plastic ball on a smaller court.Certainly easy for someone like Querrey, who won 10 tennis titles and reached a career-high ranking of No. 11. However, he recently shared a humorous Instagram reel on Wednesday that says otherwise. In the video, a shot from professional pickleball player and coach Wesley Burrows hits Sam in the groin. To add drama, Querrey edited the clip to end with a fake ESPN article claiming he’s “out for six weeks with a groin injury.” He captioned it with a simple “ouch.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Querrey (@samquerrey)The fake article joked, “Pickleball’s biggest star, social media sensation, and all-around nice guy, Sam Querrey, took a devastating shot to the crotch during practice and is now sidelined. Sources close to Sam stated his doubles partner Wes shouted ‘eat it, Querrey’ following the incident.” This humor resonated with 2025 Australian Open champion Madison Keys, who commented, “This actually made me laugh out loud.” It seems like everyone’s getting a laugh out of the American ex-pro’s misery!The American tennis fraternity is known for its close-knit relationships, especially between Keys and Querrey. Since his retirement in August 2022, Querrey often praises Keys’ prowess on the court with his “Nothing Major” co-hosts, particularly during her Australian Open reign. But did you know that he even accidentally FaceTimed her once, adding to their playful banter?Sam Querrey felt like he almost cost Madison her AO victory!On January 25, Querrey shared a hilarious story on the ‘Nothing Major’ podcast about accidentally FaceTiming Madison Keys after she defeated Iga Swiatek in the semifinals. His over-enthusiasm got the better of him as he woke up to the news. Querrey revealed, “I was watching highlights, saw that Keys won, I go in my phone to text Madison. This is 7:15 AM our time, so it’s 2:15 AM in Australia.” In his excitement, he accidentally hit the FaceTime button instead of sending a text. Panicking, he hung up, prompting his wife to ask, “Who are you FaceTiming?” Querrey sheepishly admitted, “I accidentally just FaceTimed Keys,” to which his wife responded, “You idiot…”To his surprise, Keys FaceTimed him right back. Querrey was mortified, realizing it was 2:15 AM in Australia. He answered, saying, “Hi Madison,” but the video connection wasn’t great. Apologetic, he explained, “I’m so sorry. I meant to text you. I’m an idiot.” Thankfully, Keys took it in stride, responding with a calm “no problem.” Querrey was humorously worried that he might have ruined her sleep before the big final against Aryna Sabalenka. He joked, “She was trying to sleep and like, did she maybe not get a good night of sleep? If she doesn’t win the tournament now, I’m going to feel like I’m responsible for her not getting like that proper night of sleep.”Despite Querrey’s concerns, Keys went on to win a thrilling three-set match against Aryna Sabalenka at the Rod Laver Arena. Could his accidental call have been a good luck charm? Only Keys knows! For now, it seems she’ll continue enjoying Querrey’s antics, whether it’s his pickleball escapades or more accidental calls.The post Madison Keys Gets the Ultimate Laughter Package After Ex-American Pro Suffers Embarrassing Pickleball Mishap appeared first on EssentiallySports.