2026 AUSTRALIAN OPEN DAY 1 : Big Upsets, Top Seeds Roll, & More

Served with Andy Roddick

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Sports, Tennis, Society & Culture

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 18 January 2026

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Summary

The 2026 Australian Open is here! Andy Roddick kicks off the first Quick Served with a Day 1 recap and a Day 2 preview. Dominating performances from Zverev, Sabalenka, and a rejuvenated Maria Sakkari. We break down the biggest upsets of the tournament so far, including Zheng’s massive five-set victory over Korda.The team also discusses Venus Williams’ competitive return and the unfortunate injury to Kostyuk.. Looking ahead, we preview must-watch upcoming matches like Rublev vs. Arnaldi and the American showdown between Learner Tien and Marcos Giron. Finally, we tackle the extreme Australian heat and the growing concerns over player and ball kid safety during these high-intensity sessions. COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite match from Day 1? What are the popcorn matches in Day 2? 📩 Get more AO Updates in the Served Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more:https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:34.4	Hey, everyone.
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0:41.0	Let's try and open day one.
0:43.3	Let's get right to it.
0:45.5	Palini rolls.
0:46.6	Zverev beats Diallo in four sets after dropping the first set in a brinker.
0:50.4	Sabalenko, four in one.
0:53.0	The Chuckster takes out hometown kid Walton in straight sets, three, six, and two.
0:59.1	Sokery looks rejuvenated.
1:01.2	She had a shot, too, didn't she?
1:02.2	Had a great shot.
1:03.4	I mean, it was she, I think after the match, said that she was nominating herself for best
1:08.3	shot of the tournament already.
1:09.6	Good.
1:09.8	I like the humility.
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