Naomi Osaka among stars to 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 season.
The Australian Open's 1 Point Slam, an annual event where amateur players compete against professionals for a $1 million prize, will once again take place next year. Last year, amateur Jordan Smith emerged victorious, defeating two professional players, Jannik Sinner and Joanna Garland, in a single-point knockout tournament. The 2027 1 Point Slam final will see professional athletes like Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, and Jannik Sinner face off against amateur qualifiers and wild cards at Rod Laver Arena on January 13.
The tournament, which comprises amateur, professional, and even celebrity players, was launched with the aim of strengthening the connection between the Australian Open and tennis communities across the nation. Tennis Australia's new CEO, Andrew Abdo, expressed excitement about expanding viewing capacity, seating, and adding more shade at Melbourne Park in 2027.
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