Wii Sports, Australian Open and YouTube

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 it for yourself on the Australian Open’s YouTube channel, with matches running through January 26.
Why is the Australian Open 2025 streamed for free on YouTube with Nintendo Wii Sports game-styled players on court?
In a unique workaround to address geographical streaming constraints and copyrights issues, the Australian Open 2025 organizers have modified players to animation, enabling viewers to free access to all games albeit at a cost.
Why the Australian Open is trialling new, WII-tennis style broadcast
The Australian Open has taken a bold step in tackling broadcasting restrictions this year, offering tennis fans a unique alternative to live-action coverage. On Monday, as Carlos
Why Australian Open streaming matches in 2025 look like Wii tennis
If you're tuning into the 2025 Australian Open, you may notice something very, very weird about the players on the court if you're watching matches on YouTube. They look like they're straight out of a video game,
Why A Major Tennis Tournament Looks Like Wii Sports On YouTube
The Australian Open, the first big professional tennis tournament of 2025, is happening right now in Melbourne. But depending on where you live or whether you have access to cable or not, it’s very possible that you can’t easily or freely watch matches.
Why the Australian Open is live streaming an alternative Wii Tennis-style broadcast
The Australian Open is live streaming an alternative Wii Tennis-style broadcast during this year’s Grand Slam tournament on YouTube. The move, which has left some spectators baffled, appears to be a clever way of getting around broadcasting restrictions at Melbourne Park.
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 ...
Jacob Fearnley has four-word response after being dubbed as ‘next Andy Murray’ at Australian Open
Jacob Fearnley’s meteoric rise shows no signs of stopping – but he’s been quick to downplay comparisons with Andy Murray. The ...
Why is the Australian Open using cartoon players?
The tennis balls are unusually large, players' heads are out of proportion and the racquets they are holding sometimes seem ...
Australian Open 2025: Day Four highlights, results
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Australian Open: Animated YouTube broadcast takes fans by storm
Tennis fans are hailing this year’s Australian Open broadcast, just not on the television. The season-opening tournament ...
Australian Open’s innovative streaming move leaves tennis world divided
Tennis Australia has decided to turn tennis players into cartoon characters to overcome broadcasting restrictions so the Australian Open social media pages can broadcast games live, but the cheeky ...
Australian Open 2025: Day 5 order of play with Sinner leading Italian charge in Melbourne
Jannik Sinner kicks off the late session at Rod Laver Arena on a busy day for Italians at the Australian Open on Thursday, ...
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When is the Australian Open draw? Start time, seeds and everything you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know about the Australian Open draw and qualifying: The draw will be made on Thursday, January ...
Beaten Kyrgios May Have Played His Last Australian Open Singles
A downbeat Nick Kyrgios said that his short-lived return to Melbourne Park on Monday might have been his last singles appearance at the Australian Open.