Australian Open 1 Point Slam returns with $1m prize for amateurs
Amateur and professional tennis players will compete for a million-dollar prize at the Australian Open 1 Point Slam in Melbourne next January.
Event format and schedule details
The tournament features a knockout bracket where matches end after a single point. Qualifying rounds are currently taking place at clubs across Australia before the main event starts on January 17. The final match is scheduled for Rod Laver Arena on January 13.
Star players confirmed for next year
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka are set to participate in the competition. Last year amateur Jordan Smith won the title by defeating professional opponents including Sinner and Joanna Garland. Organisers stated that wild cards will also join the amateurs for this year's contest.
Prize money and trophy information
The winner receives a cash prize of one million dollars along with a special trophy. The event aims to give local players a chance to play against top global stars. Fans have shown strong interest in this unique format since its introduction.
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- ABC News Australia
- Business Recorder
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