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Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament30 April 2020 Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and Maria Sharapova are among the tennis stars who will compete in a live-streamed tournament of Mario Tennis Aces.Top tennis players will partner celebrities and play as characters from the game on Nintendo Switch.E-sports have surged in popularity as the Covid-19 pandemic has forced the cancelation of live events.Facebook Gaming will stream the event. The social media giant is making a push into hosting online gaming.The pairs competing include Serena Williams and Gigi Hadid, Naomi Osaka and Hailey Bieber, Maria Sharapova and Karlie Kloss, Kevin Anderson and Ryan Tannehill, Venus Williams and Deandre Hopkins, Kei Nishikori and Steve Aoki, Madison Keys and Seal, Taylor Fritz and Addison Rae. With live sports on hold due to lockdown and social distancing requirements, players and leagues have turned to online gaming as a way to keep fans engaged.The Premier League, Fo…