Hartford Entrepreneur Davey Brings At-Home Tennis Simulator to Market
Before a Division I tennis scholarship, a back injury, and a two-decade career on Wall…
WTA Partners with Masimo for Enhanced Athlete Health Monitoring
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced a new collaboration with Masimo, a global leader in innovative noninvasive monitoring technologies. As part of this partnership, the WTA’s Sports Science & Medicine (SS&M) team will immediately begin using the Masimo MightySat™ fingertip pulse oximeter. The Masimo MightySat™ is a state-of-the-art device designed to provide accurate and…
Zepp Launches World’s First 3D Tennis Swing Analysis for Mobile
In a groundbreaking development for tennis enthusiasts, Zepp has launched the world’s first 3D tennis swing analysis for mobile devices. This innovative technology aims to help players and coaches analyze and improve their game by providing detailed insights into their tennis swings. The new features include the ability to overlay and compare two serves, compare…
Tennis: A Key to Preventing Musculoskeletal Problems
Playing tennis could beat going to the gym when it comes to warding off muscle and bone problems later in life, according to a groundbreaking new study. So-called ‘Musculoskeletal’ problems are a major issue in the UK, with 1 in 4 of the adult population affected. They include issues like joint pain from osteoarthritis, bones…
Aryna Sabalenka Returns to WTA Washington Open After Injury
Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time reigning Australian Open champion, is making her return to competition at this week’s WTA Washington Open after a month-long break due to a shoulder injury. The world number three is aiming to be as prepared as her rivals currently competing in the Paris Olympics when the US Open kicks off on…
AI and Tennis: Empowering Future Innovators Through Education
As summer heats up and sports fans around the globe turn their attention to exciting events like the US Open, a new wave of technology is emerging on the court. Recent research by IBM and Morning Consult found that more than half (55%) of young tennis fans are optimistic about the positive impact of AI…
ECORISE™ PLA Nonwoven: Eco-Friendly Tennis Racquet Packaging by Yonex
The ECORISE™ PLA spunbond nonwoven developed by Mitsui Chemicals Asahi Life Materials Co., Ltd. has been adopted as a packaging material for tennis racquets sold by sporting goods manufacturer Yonex Co., Ltd. ECORISE™ will be used for the packaging of tennis racquets slated for a rolling global launch starting February 2024. Yonex is pursuing eco-friendly…
Sony Smart Tennis Sensor: Elevate Your Game with Real-Time Metrics
Sony has introduced the Smart Tennis Sensor (SSE-TN1W), designed for tennis players of all skill levels who aim to enhance their game and share performance results. This innovative sensor elevates control by providing real-time shot visualizations on smartphones or tablets and allows for the simultaneous display of recorded video and shot metrics. It is compatible…
Courtmatics Launches Smart Dampener: Revolutionizing Tennis Performance
San Francisco-based tech company Courtmatics has introduced a revolutionary product called the Smart Dampener, designed to enhance the performance of tennis players by providing real-time analytics and feedback. This innovative device serves as a direct replacement for traditional racquet dampeners, seamlessly fitting onto the strings without altering the feel of the racquet. The Smart Dampener…
AI Insights into Elite Junior Female Tennis Players’ Success
In an article published in the journal PLOS One, researchers employed Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to analyze game statistics and career trajectories of elite junior female tennis players. By examining tournament outcomes and subsequent professional rankings, the research aimed to identify key variables influencing success in junior and professional tennis, contributing to…
Advancing Accessibility: AR Innovations from UW Researchers
Big Tech’s race into augmented reality (AR) grows more competitive by the day. This month, Meta released the latest iteration of its headset, the Quest 3. Early next year, Apple plans to drop its first headset, the Vision Pro. The announcements for each platform emphasize games and entertainment that merge the virtual and physical worlds:…
