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Carlos Alcaraz to play amateurs in ‘Million Dollar 1 Point Slam’ before Australian Open in January | Tennis News

Australian Open Organizers announced that the amateurs will have the opportunity to win a million dollars, and Carlos Alcaraz has played number one globally in “one million dollars from one point”.

It will include the first of its kind of 22 professionals, with more adult stars and 10 amateurs from all over the country, with the final match at Rod Laver Arena.

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Carlos Alcaraz only lacks the Australian Open to achieve the Grand Salam championship

How will you work?

Entirements will be opened soon to clubs in Australia, with the start of qualifiers throughout the country before the start of the competition during the opening week in January.

During the opening week, the qualifiers will take an opportunity to confront professionals on Wednesday, January 14.

Players will first face “Rock, Paper, scissors” to determine who serves and who receives, as the winner advances to the next round.

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Madison Keys from the United States of America won the individual women in the Australian Open last year, and is scheduled to return to defend his title

Although all the details of the championship have not yet been revealed, it is known that there will be five rounds of the knockout and the final stages will take place during a night session.

Whether it is amateur or a professional, the final winner will receive $ 1 million (490,800 pounds) in a funds prize, by registering only one point.

The prize money increased in 2026

The Australian Open Championship first started the SAM 1 Point Championship this year, but the prize funds were set at $ 60,000 (29448 pounds) and the highest player André Rublev, is currently 14.

Last year, the winner of Omar Jacica, who defeated Priscilla Hun in a 35 -round march in front of Kia’s empty square.

Robal was directed in the quarter -finals after he reached his service in the net, which is a disappointing end for his campaign in the four championships 1 which Alcaraz hopes to avoid.

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2025-10-07 13:58:00

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