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Australian Open Offers A$10 Million for Perfect Singles Bracket

Organizers frame the prize as a skill-based promotion to boost fan involvement.

Overview

  • Entries open after the singles draws are released on Jan. 15 via the official AO website or app and close one hour before play starts on Jan. 18.
  • Participation is limited to Australian residents in 2026, with one entry per person per draw and plans reported to expand internationally in future editions.
  • A perfect entry requires correctly picking all 127 matches in either the men’s or women’s singles draw.
  • If no perfect bracket is submitted, the highest-scoring entry in each draw will receive A$10,000.
  • Tennis Australia’s commercial chief describes the contest as a game of skill aimed at deepening engagement, with the tournament running Jan. 18–Feb. 1 at Melbourne Park.