2026 AUSTRALIAN OPEN DAY 1 RECAP - Upsets, Top Seeds Roll, & More | QUICK SERVED

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.

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Served with Andy Roddick is your home for all the ATP and WTA Tours Tennis Breaking News, Draw Previews, Match Recaps, Player Interviews, Match Previews and more. We cover the largest tournaments throughout the season including the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open, Shanghai and talk about the best players including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Emma Raducanu, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Roger Federer, Jack Draper.
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