Nothing Major 139: 2026 Australian Open Round 1 Recap & 1 Point Slam | Something Major | EP 139
Jan 20, 2026
Excitement fills the air at the Australian Open as hosts react to the thrilling one-point slam and celebrate Jordan Smith's victory. They dive into the electrifying atmosphere, with anecdotes about crowd size and celebrity moments. The recap covers key men’s and women’s highlights, from Felix's cramping issues to Coco Gauff's performances. Controversial upsets and standout matches set the stage for intense second-round matchups. The hosts also provide updates on their bracket standings while keeping the banter lively!
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Amateur Wins One-Point Slam
- The Australian Open one-point slam surprised everyone when an amateur, Jordan Smith, won the million-dollar event.
- Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson praised the atmosphere and noted Federer spoke to Smith for 30 minutes.
Top Seeds Largely Held Ground
- Round One produced few major upsets with most top seeds advancing as expected.
- The hosts noted overreactions to single-match results, like blaming offseason work for cramps or wins.
Djokovic Looked Sharp In Round One
- Novak Djokovic dispatched Pedro Martinez quickly and looked refreshed and mentally ready according to John Isner.
- The hosts joked about Novak's focus and Sam noted Djokovic reached 100 wins in Melbourne.