Million-Dollar Australian Open Showdown Returns for 2027
Australia's Jordan Smith made history at the Australian Open in January when he won the million-dollar 1 Point Slam, beating Joanna Garland of Taiwan in a thrilling match that lasted just one stroke. The event returned as a crowd favorite and organizers have announced its return for the 2027 tournament.
The 1 Point Slam offers a top prize of a million Australian dollars ($705,000 at current exchange rates) to the winner. Smith's victory was a significant upset, with many professional players participating in the event, including Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek.
The tournament features a knockout bracket where players compete against each other in one-point matches, regardless of their skill level or ranking. Smith, who is an amateur player, credited his victory to the opportunity to compete against world-class players and said it 'completely changed my life.'