Overview
- Organizers confirmed on Thursday that Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner are set to play the AO 1 Point Slam final at Rod Laver Arena on Jan. 13, 2027.
- The event uses a sudden‑death, one‑point knockout format in which a single point decides each match and organisers have said unconventional tie processes have been used to increase unpredictability.
- Qualifying rounds are already under way at clubs and state championships across Australia and further qualifying will take place during Australian Open opening week before the main draw starts on Jan. 17.
- Last year’s edition produced a shock winner when Sydney amateur Jordan Smith beat seeded pros and collected the A$1 million prize after defeating Joanna Garland in the final, following 2025’s inaugural event won by Omar Jasika.
- Tennis Australia plans to expand viewing capacity, add seating and more shade across Melbourne Park to handle rising crowds and to strengthen links between the Grand Slam and local tennis communities.