US EditionCarlos Alcaraz Confirms $1 Million Australian Open Bid With Amateurs
The Million Dollar 1 Point Slam offers amateurs and pros a chance to compete for a A$1 million prize in a unique single-point knockout format, headlined by Carlos Alcaraz.
- Carlos Alcaraz will participate in the Million Dollar One Point Slam, a new event before the 2026 Australian Open, where 10 amateurs will face 22 professionals in a knockout format for A$1 million.
- Matches will consist of a single point, with a pre-match rock-paper-scissors game to determine who serves.
- The overall winner will earn A$1 million, which is a significant increase from last year's prize of A$60,000 won by Omar Jasika.
- Entries for the event will open soon at local tennis clubs, giving both amateurs and professionals a chance to compete on Rod Laver Arena.
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