A Bigger, Stronger Event Returns in 2026

The One Point Slam will return in 2026 with a star-studded lineup and a massive prize on offer.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, reigning major champion Jannik Sinner, and home favourite Nick Kyrgios headline the field in this unique competition.

The event features a mix of professionals, amateurs, and celebrities, all facing the world’s best in a single point showdown.
A round of rock–paper–scissors decides who serves, and the winner of that single point advances.
In total, 48 players will compete for the huge £498k (AUD $1 million) prize pot.

The competition will take place on Rod Laver Arena, the Australian Open’s largest show court with nearly 15,000 seats.

Upgraded From the Previous Edition

This year’s event is a major upgrade from the previous One Point Slam, where only one top-10 player—Andrey Rublev—took part. Rublev exited early after his lone serve went into the net.
The much smaller £29,400 prize was won by Australian pro Omar Jasika.

Focus Turns to Pre-AO Exhibitions

Alcaraz and Sinner Prepare for a Crucial Season Start

With the Australian Open approaching, both Alcaraz and Sinner enter a defining period:

• Sinner will aim to defend his Australian Open title for the third straight year and attempt to reclaim the world No. 1 ranking.

• Alcaraz, meanwhile, is still chasing his first Australian Open trophy, having never progressed past the quarter-finals—an unusual gap in his otherwise strong Slam résumé.

Upcoming Exhibition Matches

• Alcaraz recently competed at A Racquet at The Rock in Newark, losing to Frances Tiafoe.
  He next plays in the Miami Invitational on December 8, facing Joao Fonseca.

• The two superstars will then meet for the first time in 2026 at the Hyundai Card Super Match in Incheon on January 10.

• After the One Point Slam:

  • Alcaraz vs Alex de Minaur – January 15

  • Sinner vs Felix Auger-Aliassime – January 16

Kyrgios’ Push for a Home Slam Comeback

Building Back Toward the Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios is looking to make a strong return at his home Slam in Melbourne.
He recently stepped back onto the court in the Atlanta Cup exhibition, where he lost to Ben Shelton.

Kyrgios will also appear in the Battle of the Sexes exhibition against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on December 28 in Dubai.

A Chance at Revival After Injuries

The 30-year-old has battled wrist and knee injuries throughout 2025, severely limiting his appearances.
He made a short-lived comeback earlier in the year, losing in the first round of the Australian Open to Jacob Fearnley.
After multiple setbacks, 2026 could be his chance to revive his career.