141: 2026 Australian Open Round 3 Recap, Sinners Lucky Break | Something Major | EP 141

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/nothingmajor

Merch is now LIVE! - https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-NMPODPP.html

00:00 Introduction and Apology
00:43 The Heat Rule Controversy
01:52 Sinner's Resilience and Performance
03:24 Impact of Heat Index on Match Outcome
08:33 Stan Wawrinka vs. Taylor Fritz: A Farewell Match
09:55 American Players' Performance
13:46 Round of 16 Matchups and Predictions
15:58 Learner Tien
17:23 Osaka Withdraws
19:17 American Women Dominating the Court
22:07 Analyzing Key Matchups
25:34 Bracket Standings and Predictions
26:58 Wrapping Up