Australian amateur tennis player Jordan Smith created a sensation by winning the '1 Point Slam' at the Australian Open's pre-tournament event, securing a life-changing A$1 million (approximately $670,000 USD) prize. Smith, a 29-year-old amateur coach from Sydney, triumphed in the unique exhibition tournament held at Melbourne Park, where professionals, amateurs, and celebrities competed in sudden-death, single-point matches. His path to victory included a remarkable upset over world No. 2 and reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner, who double-faulted his only serve against Smith. Smith also overcame other formidable opponents like Amanda Anisimova and Pedro Martinez before defeating Taiwan's Joanna Garland in the final. The tournament garnered significant attention from the tennis community, with top players participating. World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who himself exited the tournament earlier, acknowledged Smith's incredible achievement by posting a simple yet resonant tribute on X, stating "Jordan Smith." Alcaraz was reportedly seen celebrating Smith's victory in the locker room. Other professional players, including Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, also reacted positively, highlighting the event's fun format and the appeal of an underdog victory. The '1 Point Slam' rules, which included rock-paper-scissors to determine serve and professionals having only one serve compared to amateurs' two, aimed to level the playing field, making Smith's amateur triumph all the more extraordinary. This event, now in its second year with significantly increased prize money, successfully mixed grassroots talent with Grand Slam glamour, offering an unforgettable spectacle ahead of the main Australian Open tournament.