The Australian Open will bring back the 1 Point Slam, a million-dollar bonus competition, for the 2027 tournament. Players compete for the prize by winning a single point in matches across the fortnight, adding a novelty element to tennis's first Grand Slam of the year.
The format rewards both stars and lesser-known competitors equally. A player needs just one successful point during the tournament to claim the full million dollars. This creates intrigue beyond traditional seeding and rankings. Fans get another storyline to follow. Players get another financial incentive in an already lucrative event.
The 1 Point Slam returns after proving popular in previous years. It strips away the usual Grand Slam narrative. Forget sets and matches. Forget deep runs. One point changes everything. A qualifier could pocket the bonus just as easily as a top seed. A first-round exit means nothing if you landed that point.
Melbourne will host this again in 2027, continuing the Australian Open's push to innovate around the traditional format. The tournament already offers enough drama on its own. This just sweetens the deal for players and gives the broadcast another angle to sell.