Amateur Jordan Smith Wins Inaugural One-Point Slam, Pockets Million Dollars at Rod Laver Arena
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News18•14-01-2026, 17:37
Amateur Jordan Smith Wins Inaugural One-Point Slam, Pockets Million Dollars at Rod Laver Arena
- •Australian amateur Jordan Smith made history by winning the inaugural One-Point Slam title at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.
- •Smith defeated Joanna Garland in the final of the novelty event, securing a prize of one million dollars.
- •He overcame top-ranked professionals like Jannik Sinner and Amanda Anisimova on his path to victory.
- •The tournament featured 16 amateur players, 8 wildcards, and 24 professionals, including stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek.
- •The unique rules involved single-point matches, with amateurs receiving two serves compared to professionals' one, and Rock-Paper-Scissors deciding the serve.
Why It Matters: Amateur Jordan Smith won the first One-Point Slam at Rod Laver Arena, earning a million dollars.
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