Nothing Major 141: 2026 Australian Open Round 3 Recap, Sinners Lucky Break | Something Major | EP 141
Jan 24, 2026
A lively recap of Round Three action at the Australian Open, focusing on Sinner’s grit and a controversial roof/heat-rule decision. Stan Wawrinka’s farewell and a standout win for Taylor Fritz get attention. Strong showings from American men and discussion of rising names like Lerner Tien and Eva Jovic. Women's draw shakeups include Osaka withdrawing and debates over U.S. contenders.
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Roof Closure Shifted Match Momentum
- The roof closed mid-match at a heat-index five, which drastically changed conditions and benefited Yannick Sinner.
- Sam Querrey and others stress the timing was unlucky for Elliot Spizzirri but followed predetermined rules.
Finish The Set Before Weather Actions
- Wait until the end of a set before activating weather-based interventions like closing the roof.
- Steve Johnson argued the rule should not interrupt an ongoing set and recommended finishing the set first.
Top Players Admit Luck Played A Role
- Sinner acknowledged he 'got lucky' after the roof close, admitting the rule materially affected the match outcome.
- John Isner and others noted Spizzirri likely would have won had the roof not closed at that moment.