Summary
Amateur tennis player Jordan Smith won the "One Point Slam," a sudden-death tennis event, held at Rod Laver Arena before the Australian Open. He beat world number 117 Joanna Garland in the final and claimed a A$1 million prize. The event included top professional players and amateurs, where each match was decided by a single point.
Key Facts
- Jordan Smith is an amateur player from Australia who won the "One Point Slam."
- He won a prize of A$1 million (about US$670,000).
- The event featured both professional tennis players and amateurs.
- Each match was determined by one point; winners moved on, and losers were out.
- Matches included a game of "rock, paper, scissors" to decide who served.
- Amateurs were allowed two serves, while professionals only got one.
- The event occurred at the Rod Laver Arena before the Australian Open.
- Notable professionals like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner participated, with Sinner losing to Smith.
