Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff headline Australian Open 1 Point Slam field

Carlos AlcarazCarlos AlcarazSpain · Singles, Coco Gauff, Jannik SinnerJannik SinnerItaly · Singles and Naomi Osaka are reported to be among the players taking part in the Australian Open's 1 Point Slam in January, competing against other professionals and amateur qualifiers for a prize of A$1 million.

The competition carries the Australian Open's name and is held in January, in the same window as the first Grand Slam of the season. Its appeal rests on the field: leading tour players and qualifiers who would not otherwise appear at that level sharing the same court.

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Who has been linked with the 1 Point Slam

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The names reported so far span the men's and women's games, two from each tour, which suggests the event is designed to feature both. This is not the first edition to lean on star power: the tournament is again turning to leading players to promote it, and the four reported names rank among the most recognisable in the sport.

What has not been announced

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• The date, court and schedule for the event within the Australian Open's January window.
• Whether the four reported names form the complete professional field or whether more players will be added.
• How amateur qualifiers earn a place in the draw.
• Whether the A$1 million prize goes entirely to the winner or is divided across the field.
• Whether the event carries ranking points or has any bearing on the main draw.

None of the four players has commented publicly on taking part, and the tournament has not published a field or a format. Until those details are set out, the reported line-up remains provisional.

Why the field matters

The 1 Point Slam sits alongside the Australian Open's main competition and gives the tournament a second stage for well-known players. For the amateurs in the field, it offers something different: a place alongside players they would usually watch from the stands. The prize attached to the event is A$1 million, and how that money is distributed has not been explained.

What happens next for the 1 Point Slam

The schedule, the qualifying route and the final field all remain to be set out. Once they are, attention will turn to how the draw is arranged and whether the four reported names are joined by other leading players, as well as to how any qualifier fares against a professional.