Summary
Amateurs will have the chance to win a million-dollar prize in a single-point tennis match against top professionals, including Carlos Alcaraz, before the Australian Open. This event, called the 'Million Dollar One Point Slam,' will feature 10 amateurs and 22 professionals, with matches decided by a single point. The winner will be rewarded with one million Australian dollars.
Key Facts
- The 'Million Dollar One Point Slam' will occur before January's Australian Open.
- Amateur players will compete against top professionals in single-point matches.
- Carlos Alcaraz, a top-ranked player, will headline the event.
- The prize for the winner is one million Australian dollars.
- Matches will involve 'rock, paper, scissors' to decide who serves.
- The event follows similar formats at other tournaments, like the US Open.
- The first 'One Point Slam' had a smaller prize, won by Omar Jasika, with amateurs aged 15 to 72.
