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Amateur players will have an opportunity to claim a seven-figure prize when they compete against world-class athletes - headed by leading player Carlos Alcaraz - in a winner-takes-all point before the Australian Grand Slam

Event planners of the Australian Open have revealed the $1 Million Single-Point Tournament, which will match everyday competitors against 22 professionals in a single-elimination format at the Australian Open venue

How the Event Will Work

Competitors are set to play 'the classic hand game' to determine who serves or receives, and the competitor securing the point will move forward to the following stage

The champion of the event will earn £490,000

For comparison, players who made it to the semi-finals of the men's or women's singles in the 2025 Australian Open won substantial prize money

Past Comparable Tournaments

The US Open organized a redesigned, separate mixed doubles tournament in August which encouraged top singles players to compete, with the winners receiving one million US dollars

The year's first major held its inaugural single-point competition earlier this year, but the total purse was A$60,000 and it had limited exposure

One top competitor was the only top-10 player competing, and his progress came to an end when he directed the one and only serve granted into the net in his penultimate round

Competition Specifics

Organizers have not detailed exactly how the event will work, but it is anticipated to emulate a comparable structure to the most recent iteration

The professionals will be allowed to make one service and the everyday players twice - as is the standard practice in conventional tennis

While it is uncertain how the draw will work, there will be multiple elimination stages and the venue will be the main stadium rather than the secondary venue

The last matches will be held in a night session instead of midday timing

Competitor Requirements

Any Australians - or overseas competitors who have registered with the governing body - can participate in 'One Point Slam' events at their local tennis clubs

The champions of the grassroots tournaments will then go into a random pairing, with a single non-professional from every region and area chosen to compete in the 'championship round' in a nighttime event on mid-January

There will also be a entry tournament in late year which non-professionals, lower ranked pros, well-known figures and sports personalities can compete in

It commences on the starting date and the successful competitors will go into Wednesday's 'grand finale' with the remaining non-professionals and top-ranked athletes

"Whether you're an amateur or a pro, the ultimate winner will claim the reward. Registrations will open soon at clubs across the country"

Competition planners mentioned there were "additional stars to be announced soon", while the official website mentioned "famous personalities" would be involved