The Enshittification of Tennis Viewing: An AI Infographic
Explaining the madness that today's fans suffer when they try to watch a match.
Every January, the best men's and women's players in the world head to Melbourne, Australia. The season's first major has come a long way since the late 1970s. Back then, it wasn't uncommon for elite athletes to pass on the event. (The schedule was a mess; the flight wasn't short.)
Fast-forward to 2026. The playing schedule makes more sense, but its TV counterpart couldn't be more complicated.
Want to watch your favorite player? Oh, the match will be on ESPN, but which ESPN?
That ostensibly simple question isn't easy to answer.
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