The One Point Slam at this year’s Australian Open was one of the biggest talking points of the year so far.
Amateur players were pitted against the very best on the ATP and WTA Tours in a tournament which consisted of just one point.
The One Point Slam was widely applauded by players as the likes of Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz competed and it was eventually won by amateur Jordan Smith.
While the tournament was a resounding success for the Australian Open, it will not be taking place at Roland Garros.
Amelia Mauresmo explains why the One Point Slam will not take place at Roland Garros
Roland Garros has confirmed an exciting line-up ahead of the second Grand Slam of the year, but a One Point Slam will not be involved.
Gael Monfils and Stan Wawrinka will receive send-offs from the clay court Grand Slam, while fans will have the chance to interview their favourite players.
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Amelie Mauresmo, who is the tournament director at Roland Garros, believes the One Point Slam would not have fit in with the traditions of the tournament.
“I believe our DNA, our ambitions, are not necessarily to follow what others are doing, for one thing. It’s also not about chasing buzz at all costs,” she said ahead of the Grand Slam.
“We’re more about authenticity, we’re rooted in our traditions, and we’re definitely looking toward the future as well, toward modernity, innovating in other areas. This is not something that aligns, for us, with the image of Roland-Garros.”
With or without the One Point Slam, Roland Garros is undoubtedly one of the biggest tournaments on the calendar.
Last year’s final, between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, was one of the biggest talking points of the entire year.
Alcaraz lifted the trophy after producing a stunning comeback against his Italian rival in a bonafide five-set classic.
Amelie Mauresmo confirms her ‘goal’ for the 2026 Roland Garros
The ‘Opening Week’ of a Grand Slam these days is about much more than just qualifying and it has become a lucrative opportunity for the four biggest tournaments of the year.
This year’s event at the Australian Open broke attendance records as Roger Federer returned to the tournament to play a doubles match alongside Andre Agassi, Pat Rafter, and Lleyton Hewitt.
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Roland Garros is planning for much of the same hype and Mauresmo has set a goal for the tournament’s opening week.
“The Opening Week review is extremely positive,” she said. “The initial ambition was to create a three-week event, and we have fully achieved that.
But we wanted to go further with this week, which has huge potential. The vibe is more open, more accessible, and perhaps Roland-Garros wasn’t expected to deliver in that space. The goal for 2026 is to welcome 20,000 people per day.”
Roland Garros runs between Monday, 18th May and Sunday, 7th June to conclude this year’s clay court swing.
