What are the chances of an amateur – of any age – winning a point against World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz on a court that hosts a Grand Slam final?

They can find out by entering the ‘One Point Slam’, to be held just before next year’s Australian Open. It will pit 10 amateurs and 22 professionals – including Alcaraz, who won two of the four Grand Slams in 2025 – in a knockout competition at Melbourne Park, with the eventual winner taking home a million Australian dollars.

It is another initiative to create buzz around a big tennis event after the US Open held a standalone mixed doubles tournament before the main event with bigger prize money and shorter matches, featuring some of the top singles players in the world, causing consternation among those who depend on doubles to make a living.

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