One Point Slam Turns Australian Open into a chaotic crowd-pleaser
The Australian Open’s second One Point Slam packed the arena with 48 entrants, blending amateurs and stars in a one-point knockout where players from all levels faced off, sometimes against each other across gender and pro status. Jordan Smith defeated Joanna Garland to win the AUD 1 million prize after Garland had earlier upset multiple top players; the event featured rock-paper-scissors for serves and short, electric showdowns that drew large in-person and online audiences. Its success signals potential growth and influence on how the Slams approach formats and scheduling in the future.
