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.

Keen to know who is playing in the Australian Open today?Thursday ushers in more second-round singles action in Melbourne, with plenty of exciting matches featured. Several grand slam champions will be in action on Day 5,

Highlights of the fifth day of the Australian Open on Thursday (all times GMT): 1044 KEYS EDGES QUALIFIER RUSE American former U.S. Open finalist and 19th seed Madison Keys survived a second-set wobble to beat qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse 7-6(1) 2-6 7-5 and reach the third round.

Jabs, jokes, and insightful comments make the list of the best comments from Day 3 of the Australian Open. Coco Gauff of USA celebrates before winning her round 2 match against Jodie Burrage of Great Britain during the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Wednesday, January 15, 2025. / IMAGO / AAP