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Wii Sports, Australian Open
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 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.
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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 ...
15h
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 ...
Crikey
2h
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.
5h
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 ...
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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 ...
1h
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Tennis-Australian Open 2025: Day Five highlights, results
Highlights of the fifth day of the Australian Open on Thursday (all times GMT): 0022 PLAY BEGINS AT MELBOURNE PARK Play began ...
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