Million-dollar 1 Point Slam returns to Australian Open for 2027
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:12 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The million-dollar 1 Point Slam will return to the Australian Open in 2027, organizers announced. Scheduled before the main draw from January 17-31, this event offers a top prize of one million Australian dollars. The inaugural event in January saw local amateur Jordan Smith defeat professional player Jannik Sinner to win the prize. The knockout format includes both amateurs and professionals, alongside celebrities. Registration for qualifying events at affiliated clubs in Australia opens next week.
- •Event returns to Australian Open following its debut in January 2026.
- •Jordan Smith became a millionaire by winning the inaugural 1 Point Slam.
- •Event format features a knockout bracket for men, women, amateurs, and celebrities.
- •Qualifying events for the 1 Point Slam will be hosted at clubs across Australia.
- •Top prize set at one million Australian dollars for the 2027 iteration.
- 2:54 AMESPN Tennis — Million-dollar 1 Point Slam returning to Aussie Open
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Million-dollar 1 Point Slam set to return to the Australian Open in 2027
"The million-dollar 1 Point Slam is returning to the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2027. Australian Open organizers announced Wednesday that the crowd favorite from last January would again be offering a top prize of a million Australian dollars ($705,000 at current exchange rates) when it is held next year before the Jan. 17-31 main draw at Melbourne Park. Jordan Smith, a little-known local amateur player beat Jannik Sinner and went on to make himself a millionaire in Australian dollars after winning the 1 Point Slam.
"The million-dollar 1 Point Slam is returning to the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2027.
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External links- ESPN TennisAug 5, 2026, 2:54 AMMillion-dollar 1 Point Slam returning to Aussie Open
The million-dollar 1 Point Slam is returning to the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2027.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 1:40 AMMillion-dollar 1 Point Slam set to return to the Australian Open in 2027
The million-dollar 1 Point Slam is returning to the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2027. Australian Open organizers announced Wednesday that the crowd favorite from last January would again be offering a top prize of a million Australian dollars ($705,000 at current exchange rates) when it is held next year before the Jan. 17-31 main draw at Melbourne Park. Jordan Smith, a little-known local amateur player beat Jannik Sinner and went on to make himself a millionaire in Australian dollars after winning the 1 Point Slam.
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