Alcaraz, Osaka, Gauff, and Sinner to compete in Australian Open's 1 Point Slam
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 2:12 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz, Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, and Jannik Sinner are confirmed to compete in the 1 Point Slam at the Australian Open in January 2027. This event features both professionals and amateurs in a single-point knockout format for a prize of 1 million Australian dollars. Qualifying events are ongoing at clubs throughout Australia, with additional rounds slated for the opening week of the Australian Open, scheduled from January 17 to 31. The final will take place at Rod Laver Arena on January 13, 2027. Last year, amateur Jordan Smith won the 1 Point Slam after defeating Sinner in the final.
- •1 Point Slam features Alcaraz, Osaka, Gauff, and Sinner among competitors.
- •Event awards 1 million Australian dollars to the victor.
- •Qualifying events currently taking place across Australia.
- •Final scheduled for January 13, 2027, at Rod Laver Arena.
- •Jordan Smith was the previous winner, defeating Jannik Sinner.
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Australian Open's 1 Point Slam has Alcaraz, Osaka and Sinner signed up for January's event
"MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian Open's 1 Point Slam will again have some star power in January with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner among the players set to compete against pros and amateur qualifiers for a 1 million Australian dollar prize.At the Australian Open launch on Thursday, organizers said qualifying events for the 1 Point Slam are underway at clubs and tennis communities across the country, and a further two days of qualifying will be held during op
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