Maria Sharapova may have hung up her tennis racket in February, but her fitness career is far from over. The 33-year-old former tennis pro served as a guest shark in a March episode of “Shark Tank” and invested $900,000 with Mark Cuban in Bala Bangles, the popular weighted wrist and ankle bands that easily pass…
FoxTenn’s cameras around the court, backed up by scanners and lasers, can effectively capture the moment of impact of the ball, without the need for any simulation. Hawk-Eye, the British firm that innovated ball-tracking technology, has been ruling the sector for more than a decade. Its famous video simulations of contested line calls at Grand…
Tennis coaching is not just about knowing the game; it’s about understanding your players, motivating them, and continuously improving your methods. Whether you’re new to coaching or experienced, these tips will help you elevate your skills and effectiveness. 1. Understand Your Players’ Needs Every player is unique. A great coach takes time to assess the…
Tennis superstar Iga Swiatek claimed she did not know the US Open would feature new VAR-style technology while British number one Cam Norrie welcomed the change. The US Open will feature VAR-style technology to further assist chair umpires with making the right decisions. Iga Swiatek was left confused when she discovered VAR technology would be…
Aryna Sabalenka, the 2024 US Open champion, made history with her third-round match against Ekaterina Alexandrova, which started at 12:08 a.m.—the latest start ever at the US Open. Just two days later, in another late-night match, Zheng Qinwen and Donna Vekic finished their round of 16 match at 2:15 a.m., marking the latest finish for…
The Championships at Wimbledon, which consumes some 28 tons of strawberries, 10,000 litres of cream, and 320,000 glasses of Pimm’s per year, is notable for its seemingly unchecked luxuriant hedonism. But while most companies, organisations, and institutions are looking to cut costs, Wimbledon has stuck to its mantra: Don’t do things cheaper; do things better….
Federer credits new racket technology for Djokovic’s success, acknowledges early technical flaws, and mentions Djokovic’s misunderstood personality. By Shannuu – 23 June 2024 When Roger Federer first claimed 20 Grand Slam titles, few could foresee Novak Djokovic surpassing him to secure 24 Grand Slam victories. Reflecting on this evolution, Federer attributes part of Djokovic’s success…
Latest evolution in GEL-RESOLUTION™ series designed with the input of top ATP professional tennis player: Gaël Monfils Advanced features including DYNAWALL™ and DYNAWRAP™ technologies provide reinforced flexibility with superb stability, for 7.2% more braking force* KOBE, Japan–In the latest evolution of the iconic GEL-RESOLUTION tennis shoe series, ASICS has announced the launch of the new…
Table tennis has long been known as a more accessible alternative to tennis, offering a beginner-friendly experience while still maintaining high levels of competitive play. However, for people who are blind or have low vision, the sport remains largely inaccessible. Phoebe Peng, an Engineering Honors student at the University of Sydney, is working to change…
A team of researchers, led by Matthew Gombolay, assistant professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech and director of the CORE Robotics Lab, is using table tennis to explore human-robot dynamics and trust in high-paced environments. The project focuses on how humans perceive and collaborate with robots, particularly when robots explain their…