
Jordan Smith, a 29-year-old amateur tennis coach from Sydney and New South Wales state champion, won the 1 Point Slam at the Australian Open's pre-tournament event, earning one million Australian dollars. The unique knockout competition featured single-point matches with amateurs, professionals, and celebrities, where serve was decided by rock-paper-scissors. Smith defeated top players including world No. 2 Jannik Sinner, Amanda Anisimova, and Joanna Garland in the final. Smith expressed surprise and plans to invest his winnings in property, while notable professionals like Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff also participated.
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