{
  "id": 12799230,
  "title": "Alcaraz, Sinner among stars locked in for Australian Open 1 Point Slam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/alcaraz-sinner-among-stars-locked-in-for-australian-open-1-point-slam",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T05:47:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443244/alcaraz-sinner-among-stars-locked-in-for-australian-open-1-point-slam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melbourne will host the Australian Open 1 Point Slam, a unique event featuring defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, alongside Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka. The tournament, part of the Australian Open's opening week, pits professionals against amateurs in a knockout contest where a game of 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' determines serving and receiving order. A single point is enough to advance a player to the next round. The event, introduced in 2025, proved highly popular among fans, with amateurs such as Sydney's Jordan Smith winning the inaugural A$1 million prize after defeating top-ranked professionals. Australian Open Chief Tennis Officer Tom Larner described the AO 1 Point Slam as \"unlike anything else in world sport.\" Players from across Australia are now competing in regional qualifiers, with the 2027 champion set to receive an Australian silver trophy. The final will be held on January 13 at Rod Laver Arena, with the main Australian Open draw running from January 17 to 31.",
  "summary": "MELBOURNE: 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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner compete in Australian Open 1 Point Slam",
    "Tournament pairs pros with amateurs in knockout Rock, Paper, Scissors format",
    "Final set for January 13 at Rod Laver Arena"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Australian Open 1 Point Slam's popularity among fans and its unique format cements its place in the tournament's opening week, offering a fresh alternative to traditional competition.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}