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.

However, the growing attention of the 2025 edition of the Australian Open hasn't been because of the on-court play, but instead the highlight videos the tournament has been postin

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,

Highlights of the fifth day of the Australian Open on Thursday (all times GMT): 0545 HADDAD MAIA BREEZES PAST ERIKA ANDREEVA Beatriz Haddad Maia reached the third round of the Australian Open for the second consecutive time after the Brazilian 15th seed beat Russian Erika Andreeva 6-2 6-3.

Australian Open is showcasing a crop of young men's players who are better equipped for the changes in tennis than their elders.

Iga Swiatek, of Poland, plays a backhand return to Rebecca Sramkova, of Slovakia, during their second round match at the Australian Open on Thursday in Melbourne.