Served with Andy Roddick 2026 Australian Open Draw Show: Sabalenka, Alcaraz, & The One-Point Slam
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Jan 16, 2026 Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive into the excitement of the 2026 Australian Open draw. They explore the hype around the $1M One-Point Slam and its impact on player engagement. The duo breaks down potentially thrilling matchups in both the men's and women's draws, favoring stars like Sabalenka and Alcaraz. They weigh in on quarterfinal predictions, analyze sleeper picks, and discuss how home crowd dynamics can affect performance. Tune in for expert insights and predictions just in time for the Grand Slam action!
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Roddick's Australia Weather Memories
- Andy Roddick recalled extreme Australian conditions, from freezing night sessions to hairdryer-like heat.
- He used that variability to explain how conditions affect player performance at the Australian Open.
One-Point Slam Boosts Engagement
- The One-Point Slam created mainstream, relatable energy by putting non-stars on center court and produced viral moments.
- Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim call it a home run for marketing and player visibility.
Bracket Scoring Encourages Bold Late Picks
- The Served bracket weights later rounds and adds bonuses to keep brackets competitive into the final stages.
- They introduced an unseeded upset double points and a seed-gap bonus to reward bold picks.