Alexander Zverev Lose to a Woman in Fun One Point Slam; Jordan Smith Wins $575,000

The world No. 28 Alexander Zverev lost to No. 117 Joanna Garland in a charity event, while amateur Jordan Smith surprises with a $575,000 victory.

Zverev Loses, But Finds Fun in Charity Event

Alexander Zverev, the world No. 28, suffered a surprise defeat in the One Point Slam charity event held at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, just days before the Australian Open. The German star lost to Taiwan’s Joanna Garland, ranked No. 117 in the world, in a fun, single-point match. “She was simply better than me,” Zverev admitted after the match, laughing.

It was all in good fun, and the main thing was that everyone had a good time. Alexander Zverev

$575,000 for Winning One Point

In this unique tournament, players needed only six points to win $1,000,000 Australian dollars (around $575,000 USD). Forty-eight players, including both professionals and local stars, competed in the event. Each match resulted in a winner-take-all scenario, with the loser exiting the tournament. Zverev started with a bye, then faced Garland, who ultimately won a grueling rally.

Upsets Galore at the One Point Slam

Zverev wasn’t the only top player to fall in the event. Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 1, lost to Maria Sakkari, while Jannik Sinner, the world No. 2, was surprising defeated by amateur Jordan Smith. Smith went on to become the unlikely winner, defeating Garland in the final.

Nick Kyrgios Adds Drama with Schlager Destruction

Garland also beat bad-boy tennis star Nick Kyrgios in her winning streak. After losing a point, Kyrgios slammed his racket onto the court and then jokingly gifted it to a young fan in the crowd.

Evergreen and Timeless Insights

While the One Point Slam is a new and exciting addition to the tennis calendar, its impact on players’ careers and the sport’s popularity remains to be seen. However, the event has undoubtedly provided entertaining moments and unexpected results in the run-up to the Australian Open.