141: 2026 Australian Open Round 3 Recap, Sinners Lucky Break | Something Major | EP 141
Podcast:Nothing Major Published On: Sat Jan 24 2026 Description: The Australian Open is underway, which means we’re back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner kick things off by issuing an apology to Marcelo Melo & Ricardo Melo, we then break down all the news from Round Three on both the Mens & Women’s draws, including Sinners comeback against Ethan Spizzirri & Wawrinkas Australian Open farewell.We then round things off with an update on the bracket draw!Since the time of the recording the bracket standings have changed slightly, to check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajorMerch is now LIVE! - https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-NMPODPP.html00:00 Introduction and Apology00:43 The Heat Rule Controversy01:52 Sinner's Resilience and Performance03:24 Impact of Heat Index on Match Outcome08:33 Stan Wawrinka vs. Taylor Fritz: A Farewell Match09:55 American Players' Performance13:46 Round of 16 Matchups and Predictions15:58 Learner Tien17:23 Osaka Withdraws19:17 American Women Dominating the Court22:07 Analyzing Key Matchups25:34 Bracket Standings and Predictions26:58 Wrapping Up