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 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,

Highlights of the fourth day of the Australian Open on Wednesday (all times GMT): 0745 TOMLJANOVIC KNOCKED OUT Russian 12th seed Diana Shnaider beat Australian wildcard Ajla Tomljanovic 6-4 7-5 in front of the home fans at John Cain Arena to move into the third round for the first time in her career.

Australian Open is showcasing a crop of young men's players who are better equipped for the changes in tennis than their elders.

Iga Swiatek, of Poland, plays a backhand return to Rebecca Sramkova, of Slovakia, during their second round match at the Australian Open on Thursday in Melbourne.