Overview
- New South Wales qualifier Jordan Smith advanced through single‑point knockout rounds by beating Jannik Sinner and Amanda Anisimova before defeating Joanna Garland in the final.
- Matches were decided by one point after rock–paper–scissors for serve, with amateurs granted two serves and current ATP/WTA players only one.
- The 48‑player field featured 24 touring pros alongside 24 amateurs and celebrity wildcards in a sold‑out primetime showcase at Rod Laver Arena.
- The format delivered shocks as Carlos Alcaraz lost to Maria Sakkari, Sinner and Coco Gauff netted their lone serves, and Iga Swiatek won early points before falling to Pedro Martinez.
- Tennis Australia billed the expanded event as a grassroots‑to‑Grand Slam success after last year’s smaller A$60,000 debut, with Smith saying he plans to put the winnings toward a home.