The draw for the highly anticipated AO 1 Point Slam Driven by Kia has finally taken place, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening of tennis at the iconic Rod Laver Arena.
This sold-out event has garnered worldwide attention as it features some of the best tennis players globally, all competing in a thrilling winner-takes-all format for a staggering prize of $1 million. In this unique setup, each match is reduced to just one point: win that point and you move on, but a loss means elimination from the competition.
To see the complete draw, check it out here: AO 1 Point Slam Driven by Kia Draw.
A total of 48 players will take part in this exciting contest, each representing various Australian tennis clubs. Additionally, one fortunate club stands to gain a substantial tennis grant of $50,000, making this event even more significant for local communities.
Among the illustrious lineup are renowned tennis stars such as Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Alexander Zverev, and Naomi Osaka. The draw also includes celebrity wildcards like Andy Lee, Jay Chou, Bailey Smith, Karl Stefanovic, and Damien Oliver, adding an extra layer of excitement.
Club representatives attended the draw to discover which player would represent their club. Here are some highlights:
- Carlos Alcaraz - Agnes Water Tennis Club (Queensland)
- Jannik Sinner - Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai District Tennis Association (New South Wales)
- Iga Swiatek - Chinchilla Tennis Association (Queensland)
- Coco Gauff - Keon Park Tennis Club (Victoria)
- Alexander Zverev - MCC Glen Iris Valley Tennis Club (Victoria)
- Naomi Osaka - Margaret River Tennis Club (Western Australia)
- Andy Lee - Balnarring Tennis Club (Victoria)
- Jay Chou - North Box Hill Tennis Club (Victoria)
- Bailey Smith - Surf Coast Tennis Club (Victoria)
- Karl Stefanovic - City Community Tennis (New South Wales)
- Damien Oliver - Safety Bay Tennis Club (Western Australia)
For a complete list of player-club pairings, click here.
Moreover, community players have earned their places in the main draw through qualifying rounds conducted earlier this week, alongside the crowning of State Champions across Australia. The matchups for these State Champions have been announced as follows:
- Ashleigh Simes (ACT State Champion) vs. Andy Lee
- Jordan Smith (NSW State Champion) vs. Bailey Smith
- Thomas Van Haaren (NT State Champion) vs. Karl Stefanovic
- Alec Reverente (QLD State Champion) vs. Loserfruit
- Ashwin Vijayaragavan (SA State Champion) vs. Marat Safin
- Kyle Mackin (TAS State Champion) vs. Damien Oliver
- Petar Jovic (VIC State Champion) vs. Jay Chou
- Steve Yarwood (WA State Champion) vs. Nick Kyrgios.
