Overview
- The Australian amateur beat Jannik Sinner on a single netted serve and later sealed the title when Joanna Garland hit long, earning A$1,000,000.
- Each match hinged on one point with serve decided by rock‑paper‑scissors; amateurs received two serves while professionals had one.
- Maria Sakkari eliminated world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz as other stars including Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios took part.
- Nick Kyrgios produced a viral moment by smashing his racket after losing his one‑point match.
- Staged as a curtain‑raiser, the event preceded Thursday’s Australian Open draw, with main‑draw play beginning Sunday, though reports differed on the field size.