Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion of the Australian Open, will headline the 2027 Australian Open 1 Point Slam alongside fellow competitors Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka. This unique event, set to take place during the opening week of the Australian Open, features a knockout format where professional players face off against amateurs for a chance to win a million-dollar prize.
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The competition employs a game of 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' to determine who serves or receives, with just one point required to advance in the tournament. Following its introduction in 2025, the event gained popularity among fans, with amateur players often upsetting more established professionals. The inaugural winner, Australian Omar Jasika, took home A$60,000 (US$41,736).
In the most recent edition, Sydney amateur Jordan Smith claimed the AU$1 million prize after defeating Taiwan professional Joanna Garland in the final, having previously overcome Sinner and Amanda Anisimova.
Tom Larner, Chief Tennis Officer of the Australian Open, remarked that the AO 1 Point Slam offers a distinctive experience within the sports world, enabling grassroots tennis players to share the court with some of the sport's biggest names and contributing to the excitement associated with the event.
Organizers announced at the Australian Open launch in Melbourne that amateur players across Australia are currently participating in qualifying events at local clubs. The champion of the 2027 edition will earn a trophy made from Australian silver, with the final match scheduled for January 13 at Rod Laver Arena. The main draw of the Australian Open will occur from January 17 to 31.