Overview
- Smith, a 29-year-old Sydney coach who qualified through New South Wales events, claimed the A$1 million prize in the single-rally format.
- Each match was decided by one point, serve was assigned by rock–paper–scissors, amateurs received two serves, and professionals had one.
- Smith advanced by defeating world No. 2 Jannik Sinner, upset Amanda Anisimova, beat Pedro Martínez in the semifinal, and overcame Joanna Garland in the final.
- Top players featured in the field included Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, Alexander Zverev, and Nick Kyrgios, with notable upsets such as Alcaraz falling to Maria Sakkari and Garland beating Zverev and Kyrgios.
- The Australian Open begins Sunday with seedings confirmed—Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka as top seeds—and the main draw set following the exhibition.