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Bored by watching tennis on TV? The Australian Open is animating matches with Wii-like characters
Maybe attending sports events in person is too been-there, done-that in the modern age. So, apparently, is watching the actual action on a TV, laptop or phone. The Australian Open is getting in on the newest trend in the sports world by re-creating tennis matches in video-game form.
The Australian Open’s animated livestreams make players look like Wii Sports characters
The Australian Open might look a little different this year if you’re livestreaming it on YouTube. That’s because the tournament has put an animated overlay on some of its matches to avoid broadcast licensing conflicts,
Why the Australian Open is animating its players on YouTube
Tennis Australia has transformed the world's best players into animated versions of themselves to bypass broadcast restrictions at the Australian Open.
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Australian Open YouTube live streaming: Story behind animated players
While the Australian Open TV YouTube channel is broadcasting matches live, it doesn't hold the broadcast rights for the ...
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Iga Swiatek moves in a 3rd-round match against Raducanu at the Australian Open
Iga Swiatek rushed through her first set in 26 minutes and completed her 6-0, 6-2 second-round win over Rebecca Sramkova in ...
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Australian Open 2025: Schedule, draw, where to watch, start time, seeds, notable second-round matches
Novak Djokovic chases his 25th Grand Slam, while Coco Gauff aims for a semifinals rematch with Aryna Sabalenka ...
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Australian Open goes Wii Sports mode for YouTube broadcast
Even in this world, the whole concept is a blast—fingers (and fully rendered clothes, unfortunately) be damned. You can see ...
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Australian Open 2025: Schedule, draws, brackets, order of play
Carlos Alcaraz had a much quieter offseason. He is an Australian Open shy of a career Grand Slam. If the Spaniard wins in ...
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Teary Jabeur overcomes breathing issues for win at Australian Open
Ons Jabeur was in tears after experiencing breathing problems three games into her Australian Open match against Camila ...
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Watch Australian Open Second Round free live stream
The second round of the Australian Open continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 and into Thursday, Jan. 16.
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New Balance Is Serious About Tennis, Just Look At The Australian Open
“The AO is something that connects really well with New Balance because the mix of sport and culture they have is incredible, ...
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Australian Open 2025: Day Four highlights, results
The New York Knicks earned their ninth consecutive win on New Year's Day, but the momentum has not carried over into the rest ...
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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka is back in a Slam’s 3rd round for the 1st time in 3 years
Since returning to action a year ago, Osaka has shown signs of getting her game back together, including a memorable and ...
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Navarro rallies again at Australian Open
Charleston's Emma Navarro needed another third-set rally to win at the Australian Open. Navarro beat China's Wang Xiyu in the ...
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