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Australian amateur player Jordan Smith became the first-ever champion of the inaugural One-Point Slam ahead of the Australian Open on Wednesday, earning him a million dollars.

Smith progressed past World

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No.2 Jannik Sinner in the AO 1 Point Slam event, where professionals are allowed just a single serve, as the Italian hit his serve into the net.

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Jannik Sinner’s first loss at the Australian Open since 2023 \uD83E\uDEE2
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Amateur Jordan Smith advances after Sinner fails to make his serve! #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/gDryQ3pG7Y
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— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) January 14, 2026
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Smith triumphed over Joanna Garland in the final of the novelty event at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne to claim the AO 1 Point Slam crown.

Smith defeated top-ranked stars such as Jannik Sinner and Amanda Anisimova on his way to the final, while Garland reached the final by overcoming big names like Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios.

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The inaugural event featured 16 amateur players, eight wildcard entries, and 24 professionals, including Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff.

In the AO 1 Point Slam, amateurs face professionals in a single-point fixture, with the winner advancing. The receiver of the serve is determined by a round of Rock-Paper-Scissors. Professionals get one serve, while amateurs are given two.

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Amateur' Jordan Smith Hands Jannik Sinner His First Defeat At AO Since 2023 In 1 Point Slam | Watch

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