Nothing Major 143: 2026 Australian Open Quarterfinals Recap & Semi-Final Predictions! | Something Major | EP 143
Jan 28, 2026
A fast recap of the Australian Open quarterfinal action, from Alcaraz’s dominance to Sinner’s control. They break down Zverev’s resilience and Djokovic’s escape after Musetti’s injury. Women’s draw highlights include Svitolina’s big win, Pegula grinding through, and Rybakina upsetting Swiatek. Fun detours cover courtside stories, a playful hair debate, and bold semifinal predictions.
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Alcaraz's Suffocating First-Ball Pressure
- Carlos Alcaraz suffocates opponents by taking full cuts and attacking the first ball after serve.
- That relentless early aggression prevents opponents from finding rhythm and often decides matches.
Zverev's Growing Match Resilience
- Alexander Zverev showed improved emotional control and bounce-back after losing a tight tiebreaker.
- That mental resilience helped him dominate subsequent sets and reach another Grand Slam semi.
Courtside Awkward Encounter With Mello
- Sam Querrey recounts hitting with John McEnroe and awkwardly running into Ricardo Mello courtside.
- Zverev walked by and joked "you suck at tennis," making the day memorable.