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.

Iga Swiatek (No. 2 in world) will face Rebecca Sramkova (No. 49) today, one of 17 matches in the Australian Open round of 64 in Melbourne, Australia. All the tennis will be streaming live on

In the men's singles category, Jannik Sinner, Taylor Fritz and Daniil Medvedev will be in action, while Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabuer will also play their respective matches.

While ESPN+ is your one-stop solution in the US, as it has coverage of every single match, you can check out our advice on how to watch the free coverage from an Australian TV cha

Coco Gauff (No. 3 ranking) will face Leylah Annie Fernandez (No. 29) in the Round of 32 of the Australian Open on Thursday, January 16.Gauff enters the Round of 32 after winning in two sets, 6-3,

The Grand Slam tennis season begins in Melbourne this week with the Australian Open, as defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka look to retain their titles. Sinner unsurprisingly comes into this year's tournament as favourite to lift the men's crown once again,

Catch all the Australian Open action between the top tennis players in the world at Melbourne Park live this week.