Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka are set to participate in the ‘Million Dollar 1 Point Slam’ tournament featuring a $1 million Australian dollar prize on Jan. 13, 2027, MARCA reported. The exhibition event anchors the opening week of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Ten Amateurs Challenge Twenty-Two Professionals in Melbourne
The second edition of the Million Dollar 1 Point Slam pits 10 amateur players selected from across Australia against 22 professional tour players. Every match reduces tennis to its absolute shortest form: a single point. Competitors determine who serves or receives using a standard game of rock, paper, scissors, with the winner advancing directly to the next round.
Qualifying rounds take place across various Australian regions before the final tournament bracket moves to Melbourne Park. The championship match is scheduled for the Rod Laver Arena, the main stadium of the tennis complex. Organizers confirmed that the winner walks away with the AU$1 million prize.
Jordan Smith Defends Sydney Crown After Last Year’s Upset
The inaugural tournament was won by Jordan Smith, a Sydney-based tennis coach who claimed the AU$1 million prize—equivalent to roughly 621,511 euros at the time. Smith earned his spot in the professional bracket by winning the New South Wales state qualifying tournament. He works as a ball-feeder and instructor at the Castle Hill Tennis Academy, running the club’s school alongside his parents, Neil and Michelle.
To accommodate the expanded crowds surrounding the showcase event, tournament organizers are constructing the largest temporary grandstand in Melbourne Park history. The setup triples existing shaded spectator zones and increases capacity by 45% within a newly redesigned Grand Slam Oval.
Tournament Schedule Precedes Melbourne Park Main Draw
The single-point exhibition takes place on Jan. 13, 2027, serving as the marquee attraction of the opening week’s festivities. Following the event, the main draw of the Australian Open officially commences on Sunday, Jan. 17, and runs through Monday, Jan. 31, 2027.
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