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Why the Australian Open’s online tennis coverage looks like a Wii sports game

The 2025 Australian Open (AO) broadcast may seem similar to previous years if you’re watching on the television. However, if you’re watching online via the official Australian Open TV YouTube channel you’ll encounter a distinctly different kind of coverage.

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The Australian Open is showing Wii Tennis versions of live matches – and players are delighted

A new innovation at the first tennis grand slam of the year has captured the imagination

The Independent UK

The Australian Open's ingenious animated avatars are better than the real thing

It’s like Wii Sports: Pro Edition.

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Bored by watching tennis on TV? The Australian Open is animating matches with Wii-like characters

The Australian Open is getting in on the newest trend in the sports world by re-creating tennis matches in video-game form

The Independent UK

It turns out NFTs of tennis balls that sold for $3 million aren't worth much after all and I just died of not-surprise

Tennis ball NFTs sold by the Australian Open aren't money spinners, it seems.

PC Gamer

Australian Open avatars helping tennis reach new audience

Animated action has video game figures using real-time data, along with commentary in a push to reach online fans

The Guardian - AU

Almost 10,000 images of tennis balls plunge up to 90% in value as Australian Open appears to ditch NFTs

Ball artworks were worth about $278 in 2022, falling steeply to as low as $25 on NFT exchange OpenSea

The Guardian - AU

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Everything To Do At The Australian Open This Tennis Season That Doesn’t Include Watching Matches

Here's how to spend a day at this years 2025 Austarlian Open if you're looking to stretch your legs between the games.

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‘Imagine the success’: Pat Cash issues rallying cry amid Australian resurgence

The depth of local talent is as good as it has been for years but two-time finalist wants tennis greats to help find the next Australian Open champion

The Guardian - AU

New vision for Melbourne Park as Australian Open pushes precinct to its limits

Work begins on transformation project just four years after near-$1bn redevelopment as Tennis Australia looks for fresh ways to attract fans

The Guardian - AU

‘Anyone can pickleball’: boom sport a hit over rugby ahead of Australian Open debut

Tennis Australia is courting new fans with first ‘pickleball slam’ as participation soars and prize money starts to grow

The Guardian - AU

Tennis rocked by another anti-doping breach as doubles champion accepts suspension

Max Purcell won the Wimbledon doubles title in 2022 and the US Open in 2024

The Independent UK

'A true legend': family, stars farewell tennis great

Roger Federer has penned a letter to the widow of Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, read to his state funeral, describing him as a true legend.

AAP

Tomljanovic, Wawrinka among Australian Open wildcards

Local hope Ajla Tomljanovic and Swiss champion Stan Wawrinka are among nine players handed wildcards for the Australian Open.

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The Independent UK

United Cup ‘positive’ over future despite ATP talks around massive new Saudi tournament

Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber helped Germany win the 2024 edition

AAP

Kyrgios on track for Melbourne Park return: Open chief

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley believes injury-ravaged showman Nick Kyrgios will make his long-awaited return to the tournament in 2025.

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon diary: Rosewall landmark, Dart’s coach and a young Jagger

Tennis Australia honours the eight-time major winner while Lindsay Davenport’s son enters the boys’ singles

Sports Illustrated

Mailbag: Garbiñe Muguruza’s Retirement and Future Hall of Fame Bid

The 30-year-old’s legacy is being examined after an impressive tennis career. Plus, the state of the Premier Tour and unpacking the French Open’s Roland Garros rebrand.

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AAP

Former top tennis administrator Brian Tobin dies

Former tennis administrator Brian Tobin, who played a key role in reviving the Australian Open as a global showpiece, has died.

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Net gain: Rodionova talks down Tennis Australia blast

Her stinging criticism of Tennis Australia in January had no impact on Arina Rodionova's return to the Billie Jean King Cup squad, the world No.103 insists.

The Guardian - UK

Premier Tour proposals signify Saudi influence and a tipping point for tennis

Proposal has powerful backers and would revolutionise a sport attracting attention from the Saudi Public Investment Fund

The Guardian - AU

Arina Rodionova smashes rankings record with top-100 breakthrough

The 34-year-old will be oldest woman to make her debut in the rankings top 100 after a winning return from being denied an Australian Open wildcard

AAP

Aussie No.1 Rodionova makes tennis history in Thai Open

Arina Rodionova, Australia's No.1, has cracked the top-100 of women's tennis for the first time - at the record-breaking age of 34.

AAP

Tiley reveals grand plan to keep Open in Melbourne

The boss of Tennis Australia and the Open Craig Tiley has revealed a grand plan to keep the Melbourne major long term amid a growing threat from Saudi Arabia.

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Tennis boss hails Melbourne major 'the best Open ever'

Record crowds, glowing player feedback and a thrilling men's climax have tennis chief Craig Tiley declaring the 2024 Australian Open 'the best ever'.

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