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2025 Australian Open: QF Recap & SF Predictions | Something Major | EP 30

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As the Australian Open hits the business end of the tournament, Something Major is here to break down all the quarterfinal action from both the men’s and women’s draws.

On the men’s side, we kick off with Djokovic’s gritty win over Alcaraz before moving onto Shelton’s big-match energy, Zverev’s chances for a title and Jannik Sinner’s dominant performance over De Minaur. Is Sinner the favorite to win it all now? And can Zverev get his first Grand Slam win over Djokovic?

On the women’s side, we spotlight Sabalenka’s hard court dominance, Badosa’s surprising win over Coco, and Swiatek’s machine-like approach as she marches through the draw. Who is the current favorite? And can Madison Keys pull off the upset of the tournament with a semifinal showdown against Iga?

Last but not least, we close the show with a Snake Draft update (pickleball showdown pending!) and Aussie Open trivia.

(00:00) On today’s episode…

(00:47) The wet handshake reaction & what’s ahead

(02:06) Djokovic’s gritty win over Alcaraz

(07:12) Did Paul let his match vs. Zverev slip away?

(11:12) Can Zverev actually win?

(12:52) Shoutout: Moutet is Sam’s new favorite artist

(13:35) Shelton’s Slam-winning it-factor

(15:56) Sinner’s surreal moment

(18:18) Why Shelton isn’t afraid of Sinner

(20:32) Badosa’s big upset over Gauff

(23:02) Sabalenka’s rise: Australia’s new Queen?

(24:20) The friendship factor in high-stakes matches

(25:17) “Iga is a machine!”

(27:32) Tech controversies: Old-school vs. VAR

(30:34) Can Keys give Swiatek trouble?

(33:31) Semifinals predictions

(36:30) Snakedraft update & punishments!

(38:10) Fan shoutouts

(38:58) Goodbye & AusOpen trivia!

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