Australian Open, Wii Sports

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,
Wii Sports characters steal the show at the Australian Open (WATCH)
Like many sporting events, the Australian Open doesn't actually have the broadcasting rights to post content during or after matches. It's a weird concept considering they're the ones hosting the event, but in this case it's actually worked out in their favor.
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 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
Australian Open tennis tournament replaces players with Wii Sports-like avatars to stream live matches
The first professional tennis tournament of 2025 is using a clever way to ensure more people can watch the matches. As explained by tennis reporter Bastien
Random: No, That's Not Wii Sports, That's Live Tennis On YouTube
Tennis fans hitting YouTube to see live matches from the Australian Open could be forgiven for thinking they've accidentally clicked on a channel recreating the tournament in Wii Sports, but no. It turns out the event's official channel has taken a novel approach to getting around broadcast rights issues.
Australian Open live stream: How to watch AO 2025 tennis online, free streaming options
Full live stream details for the 2025 Australian Open tennis tournament, including online broadcast and free streaming options.
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.
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 ...
Australian Open's YouTube Stream Turns Players Into 'Wii Avatars', Internet Loves It
Due to not having the broadcast rights, the players appear as cartoon versions of themselves on the YouTube stream of the ...
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Australian Open resorts to animated caricatures to get around broadcast restrictions
The Australian Open has implemented a cheeky workaround for international viewers that dodges its own broadcast obligations.
Coco Gauff shrugs off TikTok ban rumors: 'Done wasting my time'
Rising tennis star Coco Gauff is not letting the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S. distract her as she progresses in the 2025 Australian Open. The 19-year-old, who boasts a mas ...
Australian Open news: Djokovic apologises to Nadal as star responds to 'unfair' question
Daniil Medvedev destroyed the net camera at the Australian Open. The Russian struggled to contain his emotions during his ...