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So, Google Pixel is now the official smartphone of the Australian Open.  Pretty cool, right?  I mean, I love my Pixel 9 Pro (no bias here!), and I’m a casual tennis fan, so this partnership makes sense to me. 

Here’s what Google had to say about it on their Ideas page on the Google Store:

 “We are excited to partner with the Australian Open to bring fans closer to the action than ever before…With Google Pixel’s innovative camera features and the Australian Open’s world-class tennis, fans will be able to capture and share their memories in a whole new way."

I’ve never actually played tennis myself, but I’ll occasionally catch a few matches, especially when something amazing is happening. 

Google’s been doing this kind of thing for a while now – they’ve teamed up with the NBA, NWSL, and even some European football clubs. They’re doing some fun stuff at the Open, too, like a “Pixel Playground” with interactive exhibits and a chance to win courtside seats. 

I’m curious to see how this partnership plays out.