The shift away from old-school fitness activities such as running and cycling has taken a turn for the better with technology and gaming coming together to create a wave referred to as “exergaming.” It adds virtual reality (VR) headsets, fun fitness mats, and exciting challenges to make exercising fun. Exergaming experience is icing on the…
In an unprecedented revolution, IBM juxtaposes behavioral analysis to revolutionize tennis watching at Wimbledon; the technique is utilizing Watson AI engine not just to perceive the emotion of the players but also to assess noise levels and movement of the crowds and players. It is a novel mechanism that can automatically generate highlight videos synonymous…
The International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport showcases a fascinating display of tennis racquets, illustrating the remarkable evolution of technology within the sport. While icons like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic often capture the limelight, the technological advancements that support the game are equally significant in shaping its future. Tennis happens to…
As a leading player in digital services and consulting, Infosys made sure the horse goes a long way in keeping the Australian Open digital innovation partnership tied up through 2026. Infosys will now continue to utilize highly innovative technologies such as Big Data, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and Cloud among others, to enhance the…
The tennis realm is faced with a burning environmental issue: the recycling of tennis balls. Worldwide, approximately 330 million tennis balls are manufactured yearly, most of which end in landfills; they take over 400 years to decompose there. This problem is particularly conspicuous during major tournaments like the U.S. Open, which uses up to 100,000…
This year, the Indian Wells tennis contest, cherished as the “fifth Grand Slam,” is poised for a great facelift thanks to a new surface. After 25 years of using the old Plexicushion surface, the organizers have chosen to lay Laykold, the same surface used for the Miami Open and the US Open. Such a change…
Anticipation builds up for yet another Australian Open as match day seems to be saturating the air for tennis enthusiasts. This time, in the men’s singles semifinal, be ready as superstars Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev will square off in Melbourne. No doubt, a scintillating contest is expected between this Serbian maestro and the German…
There is a lot of change taking place in the agile playing discipline of tennis with the changes in technology defining the way there is a shift in the approach of the players in the game, the main conversion being based on the innovative device – Smart Tennis Sensor from Sony. Such apparatus is dedicated…
Having suffered many elbow injuries throughout her athletic career, Kim Dooley was finally forced to leave the sport due to a severe tendon injury. Now, two decades later, she is back in action, reaping the benefits of the recently FDA-cleared device sustained acoustic medicine (sam®), manufactured by ZetrOZ Systems. The sam® device uses-the-use non-invasive ultrasound…
In a significant move to elevate the landscape of college tennis, PlaySight has teamed up with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) to introduce a pioneering initiative that leverages advanced technology. This collaboration is designed to transform the way college tennis is perceived and experienced by athletes, coaches, and spectators. Integrating Advanced Technology in College Tennis…