{"id":95749,"date":"2026-01-13T17:48:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=95749"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:48:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:48:36","slug":"australian-open-1-point-slam-featuring-alcaraz-sinner-gauff-format-how-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2026\/01\/13\/australian-open-1-point-slam-featuring-alcaraz-sinner-gauff-format-how-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Open “1 Point Slam” Featuring Alcaraz, Sinner, and Gauff: Format, Start Time and How to Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

While the Australian Open main draw is still a few days away from beginning, Tennis Australia\u2019s revamped \u201c1 Point Slam<\/a>\u201d has already arrived. The innovative event features a host of top players, who will take on both each other and fans in matches that last a single point, as the name suggests.<\/p>\n

Here is a complete guide on how to watch and understand one of the most talked-about initiatives<\/a> introduced by a Slam this year.<\/p>\n

Players and Format<\/h3>\n

A host of Major champions will be taking part in the event, including current ATP World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz and World No.2 Jannik Sinner<\/a>. On the WTA side, star power is equally strong, with Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka all confirmed to compete in this year\u2019s edition of the 1 Point Slam, which will be played at Rod Laver Arena.<\/p>\n

The tournament will feature a 32-player draw made up of 20 professional players, 10 from the ATP and 10 from the WTA, as well as 12 fans. The fans will be selected through a specific process designed by Tennis Australia.<\/p>\n

Rules<\/h3>\n

To make the event as entertaining as possible, several unique rules have been introduced.<\/p>\n