26: 2025 Australian Open: Round 1 Recap & Round 2 Preview | Something Major | EP 26

The Australian Open is underway, and we’re doing Something Major—round by round recaps and previews from the men's side of the draw. For the next two weeks, we’re dropping episodes every other day, keeping you up to date with all the action Down Under. In this episode, we spotlight the seeds that delivered, the unexpected exits, and the dark horses turning heads at Melbourne Park. From Joao Fonseca’s stunning upset over No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev to the stellar performances from the American contingent it's a first round recap in true Nothing Major style. Plus, the guys revisit their Australian Open Snake Draft, which is already full of drama. Who’s leading the pack, and who’s regretting their picks? Will Nishikori’s clutch 5-setter save Stevie's team? 00:00 - Something Major is Here! 01:25 - Biggest Winner of Round 1 02:09 - Djokovic, Sinner, and Fritz Wins 03:47 - Tougher vs. Easier Round 1: What’s Better? 04:53 - Snakedraft Update 05:59 - Joao Fonseca’s Impressive Slam Debut 07:10 - What to Expect from Fonseca 10:05 - Michelsen Upsets Tsitsipas and Looks Ahead 12:44 - American Players in Round 1 15:10 - Playing Through Sickness 15:55 - Monfils Triumphs Over Perricard 17:25 - Medvedev’s Bizarre Match 19:23 - Paul vs. Nishikori: Predictions 21:14 - Assessing Opelka’s Chances 22:10 - Tiafoe vs. Fonseca: Round 3 Predictions 22:51 - American Players Who Could Go Far 23:35 - Farewell and AusOpen Trivia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.