Taylor Fritz Regrets Missing 'Fun' AO 1 Point Slam Event
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News18•14-01-2026, 18:53
Taylor Fritz Regrets Missing 'Fun' AO 1 Point Slam Event
- •American tennis star Taylor Fritz expressed regret for not participating in the AO 1 Point Slam, calling it "so much fun" after watching it on TV.
- •Fritz was dealing with a knee injury during the United Cup and faced another setback during practice with Jannik Sinner, potentially impacting his Australian Open participation.
- •Australian amateur Jordan Smith won the inaugural AO 1 Point Slam, defeating Joanna Garland in the final at Rod Laver Arena and earning a million dollars.
- •Smith notably beat World No.2 Jannik Sinner in the event, where professionals get only one serve.
- •The novelty event featured 16 amateurs, 8 wildcards, and 24 pros, including Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff.
Why It Matters: Taylor Fritz rues missing the entertaining AO 1 Point Slam due to injury, as an amateur claimed the million-dollar prize.
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