Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m in Melbourne

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by ByHarry PooleBBC Sport journalistJanuary 14, 2026 at 02:12 PM

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Amateur player Jordan Smith won the Australian Open's Million Dollar One Point Slam in Melbourne on January 14, 2026, taking home A$1 million. The innovative tournament format allowed amateur players to compete for the prize money by playing single points against top-ranked tennis players and celebrities. Smith defeated world number two Jannik Sinner and women's world number four Amanda Anisimova en route to the final. He faced fellow amateur Joanna Garland, who had previously upset Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios, in the final match. Alec Reverente, another amateur, also had success, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime and winning a car in a head-to-head competition against Smith.

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Felix Auger-Aliassime 30% Nick Kyrgios ×230% Alexander Zverev 40% Joanna Garland ×250% Amanda Anisimova 60% Jannik Sinner ×270% Jordan Smith ×380%

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