Australian Open's 1 Point Slam Has Alcaraz, Osaka and Sinner Signed up for January's Event
Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner are among the entrants in the knockout event for a A$1 million prize.
- On Thursday, the Australian Open announced the return of the "1 Point Slam" in 2027, featuring Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, and Jannik Sinner competing for a $1 million prize.
- Pro players face amateurs in a knockout contest where matches are decided by a single point, following a game of "Rock, Paper, Scissors" to determine who serves or receives.
- Qualifying events for the 1 Point Slam are underway at local clubs across Australia, with the amateur field comprising winners of eight state championship rounds and eight additional qualifying spots.
- "It creates an opportunity for grassroots tennis players to share the spotlight with some of the biggest names in the game," said Tennis Australia's Chief Tennis Officer Tom Larner.
- The 1 Point Slam final takes place January 13 at Rod Laver Arena, preceding the main Australian Open tournament from January 17 to 31 following amateur Jordan Smith's 2026 victory.
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Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'
The sudden-death contest was played for the first time at Melbourne Park this year ahead of the opening Grand Slam of the year, pitting 24 professionals alongside 24 amateurs and celebrity wildcards. Each match consisted of just one point -- win and you advanced, lose and you were out. Against the odds, amateur Jordan Smith sensationally upset the star-studded field at a packed Rod Laver Arena to collect a Aus$1 million (US$670,000) prize. "It c…
Tennis-Alcaraz, Sinner among stars locked in for Australian Open 1 Point Slam - Regional Media News
MELBOURNE, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Defending Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz will headline the popular AO 1 Point Slam alongside Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka next year as top professionals take on amateurs again for a million-dollar payday ahead of the Grand Slam. The event, part of the Australian Open's opening week, sees professionals and amateurs battle in a knockout contest where a game of 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' decides who s…
Tennis-Alcaraz, Sinner among stars locked in for Australian Open 1 Point Slam
MELBOURNE, Oct 8 (Reuters) – Defending Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz will headline the popular AO 1 Point Slam alongside Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka next year as top professionals take on amateurs again for a million-dollar payday ahead of the Grand Slam. The event, part of the Australian Open’s opening week, sees professionals and amateurs battle in a knockout contest where a game of ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ decides w…
Amateur players' chance to win $1m against pros returns to Australian Open
The Australian Open's 1 Point Slam will again draw star power in January with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner among the players set to compete against pros and amateur qualifiers for a $1 million prize.
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