1 Point Slam Returns to the Australian Open with Million-Dollar Prize

The Australian Open has announced that the 1 Point Slam—a one-point knockout competition featuring men, women, professionals, amateurs and celebrities—will be staged again at Melbourne Park next year, preceding the main-draw event that runs from mid-January to the end of the month. The tournament will again offer a top prize of one million Australian dollars (approximately $705,000).

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All matches consist of a single point; the winner of that point advances in a rapid-fire bracket. The 2027 edition will include high-profile players such as Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Alexander Zverev and Naomi Osaka, alongside local amateurs and guest participants like Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou. The prize pool is funded by the Australian Open organizers and is intended to attract a broad range of participants.

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Jordan Smith, a little-known amateur from Melbourne, captured the title by defeating Italy’s Jannik Sinner and then edging Taiwan’s Joanna Garland, the women’s world No. 117, on the third stroke of the final point. Smith’s win makes him a millionaire in Australian dollars and marks the first time an amateur has triumphed over multiple top-ranked professionals in the event’s history.

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They also announced that clubs, associations, coaches and partner schools across Australia may register interest to host qualifying events at the local level, with the aim of expanding participation ahead of the Melbourne Park final.

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• “My journey started at a qualifying event at Sydney Olympic Park — I never expected it would lead to me stepping onto Rod Laver Arena and competing against world-class players, let alone walking away as the winner. It completely changed my life,” — Melbourne Park. Jordan Smith

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• “This year we’ll be hosting an event at our own club and hopefully inspiring more players to give it a go, just like I did. You never know where it might take you,” — Melbourne Park. Jordan Smith

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