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.

The Australian Open is one of the world's four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Held annually in Melbourne, Australia, this tournament is the first of the four Grand Slam events each year, preceding the French Open,

The Australian Open is back for 2025, with the world's best players vying to take out one of tennis' most coveted titles. As a worldwide event, the tournament must navigate international politics, which includes the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war.