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Everyday tennis enthusiasts are getting the chance to claim A$1m when they compete against elite players - headed by world number one Carlos Alcaraz - in a one-point battle before January's Australian Open

Event planners of the Melbourne major have revealed the $1 Million Single-Point Tournament, which will match everyday competitors against elite athletes in a knockout tournament at the Australian Open venue

This Innovative Event Will Work

Competitors are set to play 'the decision-making game' to determine who gets to serve or return, and whoever wins the point will advance to the following stage

The winner of the event will earn £490,000

Contextually, players who advanced to the penultimate round of the primary tournaments in the previous year's tournament won A$1.1m

Earlier Related Competitions

The US Open organized a redesigned, standalone combined gender tournament in August which motivated top singles players to compete, with the victors receiving a million-dollar prize

The Australian Open held its debut One Point Slam in the current season, but the cash prize was a smaller amount and it generated little publicity

One top competitor was the only top-10 player competing, and his campaign finished when he sent the sole serving chance granted into the mesh in his last eight match

Event Specifics

Organizers have not detailed exactly how the event will work, but it is anticipated to mirror a akin setup to the most recent iteration

The elite players will be permitted to have a single serve and the amateurs two times - as is the norm in conventional tennis

While it is uncertain how the bracket will work, there will be several competitive phases and the location will be the primary court rather than the secondary venue

The final stages will be held in a evening slot instead of early afternoon

Competitor Requirements

Any Australians - or overseas competitors who have registered with the governing body - can enter 'quick-match event' tournaments at their neighborhood facilities

The champions of the community events will then go into a draw, with a single non-professional from every geographic division selected to participate in the 'grand finale' in a night session on Wednesday, 14 January

There will also be a qualifying draw in the final month which amateurs, lower ranked pros, famous personalities and athletic celebrities can enter

It commences on the starting date and the two winners will go into the midweek 'final showdown' with the other eight amateurs and elite competitors

"Whether you're an amateur or a pro, the overall victor will walk away with the prize. Entries will begin shortly at venues throughout the nation"

Competition planners said there were "further celebrities to be revealed shortly", while the tournament site said "famous personalities" would be involved