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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 has a fuzzy yellow problem most players don’t think about when they open can after can of fresh balls, or when umpires at U.S. Open matches make their frequent requests for “new balls please.” Because tennis balls are extremely hard to recycle and the industry has yet to develop a ball to make that…
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…
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…