In an official press report, AO Chief Tennis Officer Tom Larner said, \u201cHaving stars like Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner locked in to play, alongside everyday Australians qualifying via local competition and through State Championships, captures exactly what this event is about, bringing people together through tennis in an exciting and inclusive way.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe AO 1 Point Slam is unlike anything else in world sport,\u201d Larner continued. \u201cIt creates an opportunity for grassroots tennis players to share the spotlight with some of the biggest names in the game and delivers a level of excitement that only the Australian Open can provide.\u201d<\/p>\n
How the 1 Point Slam Works<\/p>\n
The 1 Point Slam is a single-elimination contest where seeded professional tennis players, amateur tennis players, and AO wildcards compete against one another. Every matchup involves a single point played using standard rules, and the player who wins said point moves on to the next matchup. This process continues until one final champion remains.<\/p>\n
To qualify for the 1 Point Slam, amateurs must play in local AO 1 Point Slam competitions run by 1,000 different clubs throughout Australia. The two winners from each state and territory will then get to compete in the official contest during AO Opening Week.<\/p>\n
The 1 Point Slam takes place before the Australian Open actually starts, this year occurring on Wednesday, January 13th at Rod Laver Stadium. The winner will receive $1 million in prize money as well as a signature AO 1 Point Slam trophy crafted from Australian silver.<\/p>\n
Previous 1 Point Slams<\/p>\n
In this year\u2019s 1 Point Slam, Castle Hill (NSW) Tennis Club\u2019s Jordan Smith won the $1 million grand prize. He did so by defeating all of his competitors, including then ATP No. 2 Jannik Sinner. Smith chose to invest the money in a house with his girlfriend, adding, \u201cI can\u2019t speak. It\u2019s unbelievable.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 1 Point Slam was first held as part of the 2025 Australian Open, and the prize money then was $60,000. Wildcard Omar Jasika won the inaugural trophy by defeating fellow Australian player Priscilla Hon in the final. In January, we will get to see who will become the third player to win the Australian Open\u2019s most exciting new competition.<\/p>\n
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