Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka are among the high-profile players confirmed for the Australian Open’s “One Point Slam,” a sudden-death exhibition held at Melbourne Park ahead of the Grand Slam’s January start. The format pits top players against amateurs, with the winner receiving a prize of A$1 million ($695,410).
Outlets report that the event is designed to place grassroots tennis players in direct matchups with elite stars. The “One Point Slam” is also described as having been staged for the first time this year at Melbourne Park, with players now signing up for the next edition as part of the tournament’s pre–Australian Open programming. Coverage focuses both on the participating marquee names and on how the condensed, one-point format and the large prize are intended to broaden participation and visibility for local players.
