US EditionUnderdog millionaire as local amateur beats Sinner on way to 1 Point Slam title at Australian Open
- On Wednesday, amateur Jordan Smith won the One Point Slam at a sold-out Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, to collect a Aus$1 million prize ahead of the Australian Open.
- The One Point Slam is staged as a one-point sudden-death contest featuring 24 professionals against 24 amateurs and celebrity wildcards, with amateurs allowed two serves and ATP/WTA-ranked players one.
- Smith advanced by upsetting top players including Jannik Sinner and Amanda Anisimova before beating world No 117 Joanna Garland, who had earlier defeated Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios.
- Following the win, Smith detailed plans to buy a house with his winnings, and Tennis Australia awarded Castle Hill Tennis Academy $50,000 t to upgrade facilities, said Smith.
- After a lowkey 2025 debut, organisers expanded the event this year following a US Open novelty, increasing the prize pot and attracting stars as part of the Slams' strategy to maximise earning potential.
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'I still have to pinch myself!' Amateur tennis player Jordan Smith left in shock after winning jackpot and defeating Jannik Sinner
Jordan Smith, a 29-year-old amateur tennis player from Sydney, has claimed an extraordinary A$1million prize after triumphing at the One Point Slam, a pre-tournament event at the Australian Open on Wednesday."I still have to pinch myself. It hasn't really sunk in yet," Mr Smith told GB News following his victory on Rod Laver Arena in front of 10,000 spectators.The New South Wales state champion defeated world number two Jannik Sinner during his …
Jordan Smith is a tennis player and managed to beat Jannik Sinner in an Australian Open tournament. And Rooney's son is prevented from using his own guitars in Manchester United.
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noticiasya.comJordan Smith, an amateur tennis player from Sydney, Australia, walked away with a hefty sum on Wednesday, pocketing a check for 1 million Australian dollars (US$661,000) after keeping his cool to win the "One Point Slam" ahead of the Australian Open. The "One Point Slam" was an exhibition event featuring amateur players and celebrities against an elite group of 24 professionals, including players such as Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Iga Św…
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