Stars and Amateurs Compete for One Million Dollars at Australian Open
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Top tennis pros and amateurs will battle for a $1 million prize in Melbourne.
Tennis professionals including Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner will return to Melbourne Park in January. They will compete alongside amateur qualifiers in the sudden-death 1 Point Slam tournament. Participants will vie for a grand prize of $1 million.
- The formatThe tournament relies on a sudden-death structure where a single point decides the winner.
- The prizeCompetitors have the chance to secure a $1 million payout.
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Tennis exhibition events are increasingly featuring fan-focused, high-stakes formats to drive engagement alongside traditional Grand Slam tournaments. Such initiatives bridge the gap between elite athletes and amateur hopefuls on the global stage.
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Top tennis players will compete against amateur qualifiers in the sudden-death 1 Point Slam at the Australian Open for a $1 million prize.
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- The Japan TimesNaomi Osaka among stars to commit to Australian Open ‘1 Point Slam’2h ago · open ↗
- ABC News (Australia)Amateur players' chance to win $1m against pros returns to Australian Open6h ago · open ↗
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