Following the US Open’s efforts to attract a wider audience through a revamped mixed doubles format, the 2026 Australian Open is taking innovation to an entirely new, controversial level. Tournament organizers have announced a bold, attention-grabbing concept: the One Point Slam. This fast-tracked event will condense entire matches into a single, high-stakes point, meaning that a player can take home a A$1 million ($700k) prize by winning just five points.
Does this sound shocking? Unbelievable? Here’s how it will work.
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