A YouTube stream of the Australian Open has gone viral for its glitches, but it's also a sign of the future of sports media.

This cartoon is the Australian Open's free-to-watch version of the live ... from The Simpsons in a game re-created using Hawk-Eye technology. Live, animated National Hockey League (NHL) games ...

The Australian Open has depicted their Novak Djokovic as a cartoon to hack broadcasting restrictions. Photo / Australian Open TV, YouTube The Australian Open has turned its players into cartoon ...

their 'cartoon characters' have also returned to our screens. Like last year, fans have the option of watching select matches in an animated form. MORE: Australian Open LIVE: Schedule, results ...

Jannik Sinner vs Nicolás Jarry in round one of the Australian Open on a cartoon livestream. Photo / Australian Open TV, YouTube One tennis fan commented on the concept: “It’s fun but terrible ...