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Tennis Australia Action Audio

Action Audio paired computer-vision ball monitoring with 3D sound design so blind and low-vision tennis fans could follow live play.

Campaign period: 2022Source published: Date not statedArchive entry prepared: 15 September 2026

Retrospective coverage, prepared in September 2026 from the original record.

Action Audio identity over a stylised tennis court.
WPP campaign visual for Tennis Australia’s Action Audio. Tennis Australia / AKQA; image published by WPP.

Reported execution

WPP says the 2021 Australian Open finals pilot became a 2022 Rod Laver Arena rollout. Computer vision supplied ball monitoring, while a 3D sound system helped make pace and location legible alongside live commentary.

Our reading

The valuable design decision is not calling the feed AI. It is translating visual game information into an audio experience designed with the people expected to use it.

Evidence boundary

The source establishes the pilot, rollout and technical role. It does not provide independent findings on comprehension, latency or the experience across different impairments.

Sources & limits

WPP agency case study; it documents launch and rollout rather than an independent accessibility evaluation.

  1. WPP — Tennis Australia’s Action Audio — source publication date not stated.

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