Amateurs Can Face Alcaraz Playing AO Million Dollar 1 Point Slam

By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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Winning one point can make you a millionaire at the 2026 Australian Open.

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will participate in the AO’s Million Dollar 1 Point Slam.

The exhibition event pits 22 pros competing against 10 amateurs from across the country for their chance to take home $1 million.

Here’s the Australian Open’s description of the event:

It works like a regular elimination draw, with ‘rock, paper, scissors’ used to determine who serves or receives. Whoever wins the point wins the match and progresses to the next round, while the loser of the point is eliminated from the event. The winner of the final match wins the $1 million prize.
Qualifying will take place across Australia and at the AO during Opening Week with the final played on Rod Laver Arena.

“I can reveal today that World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz will headline the pro player line-up in the Million Dollar 1 Point Slam – a thrilling new initiative where one point could win you $1 million,” Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley said. “Whether you’re an amateur or a pro, the ultimate winner will walk away with the prize. Entries will open soon at clubs across the country, and during Opening Week, finalists will compete for a chance to face the pros on Rod Laver Arena.

“With more big names to be announced soon, you now have a million reasons to pick up a racquet and get ready for January.”