Quick Served: Day 7 Redraw Special

The champ's cramps, Wawrinka's own-toast and the Bracket Challenge redraw

Jan 24, 2026

Like the rest of us, Andy was watching the Jannik Sinner/Eliot Spizzirri match last night when Sinner was saved from cramping by the heat rule. Unlike the rest of us, Andy knows what full-body cramps feel like. In today’s Quick Served, he talks about the moment he thought Sinner was cooked and how the heat break changed the dynamic of the tournament.

Then Andy and Producer Mike dive into the redraws—with all of Andy’s and JW’s quarterfinal picks still alive. Watch to see if they change anything or stick to their guns.

To complete your redraw, find your draw on the Bracket Challenge site and click the Redraw button.

You know what’s a better heat gauge than the wet bulb? When Served correspondent Liza West puts her hair up in a ponytail. Follow us on Instagram for live updates from Melbourne Park.

Watch Quick Served Day 7 on YouTube

Bracket Busters

Naomi Osaka [16] withdrew with an ab injury, and Wang Xinyu took out Linda Noskova [13]. Otherwise, all seeds advanced, setting up a weekend of bangers in the fourth round.

There was a big upset in women’s doubles as Aussie wild cards Kimberly Birrell and Talia Gibson beat the No. 2 seeds, Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, in three sets. Their run will be fun to follow going forward.

Saved by the Bulb

There were plenty of highlights from Day 7, with Novak Djokovic [4] reaching 400 Slam match wins by beating Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets and Ben Shelton [8] winning an all-SEC battle (that’s an American college reference, for our international Chuckers) against Valentin Vacherot [30]. But Jannik Sinner’s crampisode was the story of the day.

Lost in the drama—which started when Sinner began having full-body cramps in the third set, got broken, then lucked out with 18 minutes of heat-related breaks in play—was a moment of pure class by the American. When Sinner received a serving time violation in the second set, Spizzirri asked the chair to waive it because he hadn’t been ready to receive.

Andy was impressed with Spizzirri’s play and his attitude after the turn of events.

Andy on Sinner and Spizzirri

More notable results

Iga Swiatek [2] def. Alina Kalinskaya [31] 6-1, 1-6, 6-1
Amanda Anisimova [4] def. Peyton Stearns 6-1, 6-4
Lorenzo Musetti [5] def. Tomas Machac 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2
Taylor Fritz [9] def. Stan Wawrinka 7-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4
Madison Keys [9] def. Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 6-3
Casper Ruud [12] def Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5

Perfect Delivery

Stan Wawrinka bowed out of his final Australian Open to Taylor Fritz last night, then he ran to a cooler, cracked open a beer right on court and toasted himself and tournament director Craig Tiley.

“All these years I’ve seen you guys enjoying the tennis. I’ve seen you being around, supporting us. [In the last round] I saw you drinking and told you I wanted [one]. Now I can enjoy. So I’d like to share a beer with Craig. You mind?” —Stan Wawrinka in his retirement ceremony

Fritz skipped his own on-court interview to let Wawrinka have the stage after the match. The ceremony included a video tribute with footage of the 2014 champ getting sentimental about his 20th and final trip to Melbourne. It's worth a watch.

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10

Number of games Jessica Pegula has lost through the first three rounds, the fewest of all women left in the draw

Hot Streak

Pegula likes a fast court, so if the heat sticks around, it could be an advantage for her.

“When the heat’s out, the sun’s out, the court gets kind of hot, it definitely skids. I think that does usually help me a little bit, if I’m hitting well. But faster, slower, I’ve been working on my game so much to try to become a better player in all conditions, so hopefully I’m ready for whatever’s next.” —Jessica Pegula after her third-round win

As a resident of South Florida, Pegula doesn’t mind the heat. The same goes for her next opponent, defending champion Madison Keys. The winner will play either Amanda Anisimova and Wang Xinyu, then possibly either Iga Swiatek or Elena Rybakina.