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

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