Amateur emerges as 1 Point Slam champ with big payday
ESPN • • general
Key Points:
- Jordan Smith, a local amateur player, defeated top-ranked Jannik Sinner and won the 1 Point Slam at the Australian Open's pre-tournament event, earning 1 million Australian dollars (about $670,000).
- The 1 Point Slam featured a unique format where matches lasted only one point, involving professionals, amateurs, and celebrities like Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou.
- Smith clinched the final on the third stroke after Joanna Garland, ranked No. 117, missed a two-handed backhand, despite Garland's impressive run beating several top players including Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios.
- The event, held at Rod Laver Arena, was elevated this year with star players and a large prize pool
