The 2025 tennis season has kicked into high gear with the Australian Open, the season’s first Grand Slam, starting this week.
Aryna Sabalenka is bidding for her third straight Australian Open women’s title, while Jannik Sinner is the men’s defending champion.
While the best players in the world have descended upon Melbourne for the major, their ‘cartoon characters’ have also returned to our screens. Like last year, fans have the option of watching select matches in an animated form.
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The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all you need to know to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the action.
How to watch Australian Open 2025 animated
The Australian Open’s official YouTube channel will feature select matches in animated form for free throughout the tournament.
Played on virtual courts, the animation will mimic what is happening in real-time with human commentary describing the action.
Why are Australian Open 2025 players shown as cartoon characters?
Tennis Australia said the reasoning behind the unique animated format was to attract a newer generation of audiences and make the sport more family-friendly.
Additionally, the…
