Roland Garros explains why it won’t be bringing in its own One Point Slam event
One of the most talked-about moments in tennis this year was the One Point Slam at the Australian Open. The format put amateur players up against some of the top names from the ATP and WTA Tours, all for a single point.
Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images One of the most talked-about moments in tennis this year was the One Point Slam at the Australian Open. The format put amateur players up against some of the top names from the ATP and WTA Tours, all for a single point. The event received plenty of positive feedback, with big names like Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz taking part.
In the end, it was amateur Jordan Smith who came out on top. Even though it went down well in Melbourne, fans hoping to see a repeat at Roland Garros will be disappointed, as the tournament won’t be returning for now. Amelie Mauresmo shares reasoning behind One Point Slam absence from Roland Garros schedule Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images This year’s Roland Garros build-up won’t include the One Point Slam, but there’s still plenty to look forward to as the second Grand Slam of the season gets closer.
Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils are set to receive special send-offs from the clay-court major, and supporters will have chances to interact directly with their favourite players. Speaking before the tournament, Amelie Mauresmo said she didn’t feel the event was a good fit for what Roland Garros represents. “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. “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.