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Amateur players are being offered the possibility to win a seven-figure prize when they compete against world-class athletes - including leading player Carlos Alcaraz - in a winner-takes-all point before the year's first major

Tournament officials of the Melbourne major have revealed the Million Dollar One Point Slam, which will match a dozen non-professionals against elite athletes in a single-elimination format at the Australian Open venue

How the Competition Operates

Players will play 'the classic hand game' to establish who gets to serve or return, and the player who wins the point will progress to the following stage

The victor of the event will earn a significant cash prize

For comparison, players who made it to the final four of the primary tournaments in the 2025 Australian Open won over a million Australian dollars

Previous Related Competitions

The New York major organized a revamped, separate mixed doubles tournament in the eighth month which prompted top singles players to participate, with the winners receiving $1m

The Australian Open held its debut One Point Slam this year, but the prize fund was A$60,000 and it had limited exposure

The Russian player was the sole elite competitor competing, and his run finished when he sent the single service opportunity granted failing to clear the net in his last eight match

Tournament Specifics

Organizers have not detailed exactly how the event will operate, but it is anticipated to mirror a akin setup to the previous version

The professionals will be permitted to have a single serve and the everyday players on two occasions - as is the norm in traditional tennis

While it is uncertain how the pairings will work, there will be several competitive phases and the venue will be the primary court rather than the secondary venue

The last matches will be held in a evening slot instead of midday timing

Competitor Details

Any Australians - or foreign participants who have enrolled with Tennis Australia - can enter 'One Point Slam' competitions at their community centers

The champions of the local competitions will then go into a random pairing, with one amateur player from every region and area selected to participate in the 'grand finale' in a night session on mid-January

There will also be a entry tournament in the final month which amateurs, aspiring competitors, well-known figures and sports personalities can enter

It commences on early January and the two winners will advance to Wednesday's 'grand finale' with the additional everyday players and 10 professionals

"Regardless of your skill level, the ultimate winner will walk away with the award. Applications will begin shortly at venues nationwide"

Event organizers said there were "additional stars to be unveiled imminently", while the official website mentioned "celebrities" would be taking part