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

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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 &amp; John Isner kick things off by issuing an apology to Marcelo Melo &amp; Ricardo Melo, we then break down all the news from Round Three on both the Mens &amp; Women’s draws, including Sinners comeback against Ethan Spizzirri &amp; 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: <a href="https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor">https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor</a>Merch is now LIVE! - <a href="https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-NMPODPP.html">https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-NMPODPP.html</a>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</div>

Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner & Steve Johnson as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles on the podcast Nothing Major. 

Expect untold tales, a behind the scenes look at life on tour, and relentless banter that only comes from guys who've seen it all (except that elusive major win).

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Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner &amp; Steve Johnson as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles on the podcast Nothing Major. 

Expect untold tales, a behind the scenes look at life on tour, and relentless banter that only comes from guys who've seen it all (except that elusive major win).

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Nothing Major

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

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