Overview
- Local amateur Jordan Smith won the One Point Slam at Rod Laver Arena, earning A$1,000,000 after ousting Jannik Sinner and defeating Joanna Garland in the final.
- Matches were decided by a single point with serve determined by rock–paper–scissors, and amateurs received two serves while professionals had one.
- Tournament organizers confirmed Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka as top seeds, with Jannik Sinner seeded No. 2 and Novak Djokovic No. 4.
- Djokovic ended a practice session after 12 minutes due to neck pain, a developing concern five days before the tournament begins.
- Alcaraz said his primary goal for 2026 is to win the Australian Open to complete a career Grand Slam.