The competition, which took place four days prior to the commencement of the Australian Open on Sunday, involved a grand total of 48 participants, half of whom were elite professional players.
The remaining spots in the tournament were filled by eight amateur champions from various state rounds, another eight individuals who secured their qualification in Melbourne, and a final group of eight wildcards, comprising well-known figures and specially invited guests.
Each contest began with a round of ‘rock, paper, scissors’ to determine the server, after which only a single point was played, with the victor advancing through a single-elimination bracket.
The Australian Open first hosted its One Point Slam spectacle in 2025; however, the prize money then stood at A$60,000 (equivalent to £29,808), and Andrey Rublev from Russia was the sole player ranked in the top ten to participate.
This represents the most recent endeavor by governing bodies in tennis to cultivate renewed enthusiasm for the sport, following the US Open’s introduction of a separate mixed doubles championship held prior to its primary draw last year.
