INFOSYS has unveiled a new suite of AI-driven innovations for the Australian Open (AO) 2026, powered by Infosys Topaz, its generative and agentic AI platform. Building on its eight-year partnership with Tennis Australia, the latest solutions are designed to reshape fan engagement, support players and coaches, and advance digital accessibility across the sport.
Through this collaboration, Infosys and Tennis Australia aim to expand access to tennis, enhance both on-site and digital experiences, and demonstrate the responsible use of AI at scale.
Key innovations debuting at AO 2026 include:
* MatchFeel is an accessibility-led experience that enables blind and visually impaired fans to follow live tennis through touch. Using real-time ball and match data, MatchFeel translates on-court action into tactile and haptic feedback across a physical court surface. A magnetic ring tracks the ball’s movement along engraved court lines, while vibration patterns convey speed and direction, allowing fans to experience rallies as they happen, supported by synchronised live commentary. The solution will be piloted with a select group of users at AO 2026.
* Rally, a generative AI-powered humanoid robot designed for safe, tennis-focused fan interactions. Drawing on live AO 2026 match data, Rally offers engaging experiences such as Serve Me a Fortune for light-hearted tennis predictions, Selfie Mode for fan photographs, and Ask Rally, an interactive feature delivering match insights and forecasts powered by the Infosys Win Predictor. Built with robust Responsible AI guardrails, Rally operates within a fully governed framework, ensuring secure, controlled, and sport-specific engagement.
* Keys to the Match is an AI-enabled feature that provides fans with three concise insights per player ahead of every match. By analysing rankings, head-to-head records, win probabilities, and performance strengths, the tool simplifies complex data into easy-to-understand narratives around tactics, momentum, and match dynamics.
In addition, several existing AO digital platforms including the Gen AI Stadium, Infosys Match Centre, and AI Shot of the Day have been further enhanced for the 2026 edition.
The Infosys Fan Zone at Melbourne Park will continue to operate as a climate-active space, featuring a fully offset carbon footprint and recyclable infrastructure. Alongside this, Infosys and Tennis Australia will host the Future Leaders Program, powered by Infosys Springboard, at the Fan Zone. The initiative will bring together Year 9–11 students from metropolitan and regional areas for an immersive learning experience focused on technology, leadership, inclusion, and generative AI, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how innovation powers a global sporting event.
Infosys executive vice president, Asia Pacific Andrew Groth said, “Our partnership with Tennis Australia continues to set a global benchmark for how AI can elevate sport. Sports should be for everyone and at AO 2026, we are bringing together responsible AI and human-centered design to create new ways for people to feel, understand and enjoy tennis. From a tactile court for visually impaired fans to an AI mascot for fans, Infosys Topaz is making the experience more accessible, insightful and immersive. These innovations demonstrate the broader potential of responsible AI to unlock new opportunities, drive stronger outcomes and accelerate digital transformation.”
AO tournament director and Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley added, “Infosys continues to help us elevate the Australian Open through technology that enriches the experience. At AO 2026, new accessibility initiatives and AI capabilities show how digital innovation can make the tournament more inclusive, informed, and engaging. Technology is an amplifier that heightens emotions, stories and gives a sense of connection. We’re excited to welcome innovations that help more people feel part of this great event.”
