The Australian Open held its inaugural One Point Slam event in 2025, but the prize fund was A$60,000 (£29,400) and it generated little publicity.
Russia’s Andrey Rublev was the only top-10 player involved, and his run came to an end when he put his one and only serve into the net in his quarter-final.
The competition was won by Australian professional Omar Jasika after 16 amateurs – eight men and eight women aged between 15 and 72 – were pitted against 16 professionals.
It is the latest attempt by tennis authorities to draw eyeballs to the sport after the 2025 US Open introduced a standalone mixed doubles championship before the main draw.
That event pitched together pairs such as Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper, and Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, but was won by doubles specialists Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.
Explaining the reasoning behind the unusual One Point Slam, tournament director Craig Tiley said: “Having stars like Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff committed to play, alongside everyday Australians qualifying through state championships, captures exactly what this event is about, bringing people together through tennis in an exciting and inclusive way.”
This article is the latest from BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team.
