Carlos Alcaraz Set to Compete Against Everyday Players in $1 Million One Point Slam

Amateur players are being offered the possibility to win A$1m when they take on world-class athletes - including top-ranked the Spanish champion - in a single-point showdown leading up to January's Australian Open

Tournament officials of the year's first Grand Slam have revealed the Seven-Figure Quick-Fire Competition, which will pit everyday competitors against 22 professionals in a elimination competition at the Australian Open venue

This Innovative Competition Operates

Competitors are set to play 'the decision-making game' to establish who gets to serve or return, and whoever wins the point will move forward to the subsequent phase

The victor of the event will receive a significant cash prize

Contextually, players who reached the final four of the main draw competitions in the last edition won A$1.1m

Past Similar Events

The US Open hosted a revamped, standalone combined gender tournament in August which prompted top singles players to participate, with the winners receiving $1m

The Melbourne tournament held its first-ever single-point competition in the current season, but the cash prize was A$60,000 and it received minimal attention

Andrey Rublev was the only top-10 player involved, and his campaign concluded when he directed the one and only serve allowed failing to clear the net in his quarter-final

Event Specifics

Organizers have not said exactly how the event will operate, but it is projected to mirror a comparable structure to the most recent iteration

The top competitors will be granted to make one service and the amateurs on two occasions - as is the norm in standard play

While it is uncertain how the pairings will work, there will be several competitive phases and the location will be the Rod Laver Arena rather than the alternative court

The final stages will take place in a evening slot instead of early afternoon

Competitor Information

Local players - or overseas competitors who have signed up with Tennis Australia - can enter 'One Point Slam' events at their neighborhood facilities

The champions of the community events will then go into a random pairing, with a single non-professional from every region and area chosen to compete in the 'grand finale' in a nighttime event on the specified date

There will also be a entry tournament in late year which everyday players, developing professionals, famous personalities and sports personalities can participate in

It commences on the starting date and the pair of champions will qualify for the following day's 'final showdown' with the other eight amateurs and top-ranked athletes

"Whether you're an amateur or a pro, the ultimate winner will receive the prize. Applications will begin shortly at facilities nationwide"

Tournament officials stated there were "more big names to be announced soon", while the official website said "well-known figures" would be participating