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 102:09 - Djokovic, Sinner, and Fritz Wins03:47 - Tougher vs. Easier Round 1: What’s Better?04:53 - Snakedraft Update05:59 - Joao Fonseca’s Impressive Slam Debut07:10 - What to Expect from Fonseca10:05 - Michelsen Upsets Tsitsipas and Looks Ahead12:44 - American Players in Round 115:10 - Playing Through Sickness15:55 - Monfils Triumphs Over Perricard17:25 - Medvedev’s Bizarre Match19:23 - Paul vs. Nishikori: Predictions21:14 - Assessing Opelka’s Chances22:10 - Tiafoe vs. Fonseca: Round 3 Predictions22:51 - American Players Who Could Go Far23:35 - Farewell and AusOpen Trivia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.