Although Maria Sharapova retired from professional tennis in February, the 33-year-old athlete is actively building a career in the health and wellness space. Sharapova recently appeared as a guest shark on Shark Tank, where she invested $900,000 alongside Mark Cuban in Bala Bangles, stylish weighted wrist and ankle bands. Her latest venture, however, is with…
For years, Hawk-Eye has dominated tennis with its ball-tracking technology, offering video simulations of contested line calls at Grand Slam tournaments and providing fans with precise, calculated projections of the ball’s landing. However, Spanish start-up FoxTenn believes it can offer an even more accurate solution by capturing the actual moment of ball impact without relying…
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…
Wimbledon: Tradition Meets Cutting-Edge Technology The Wimbledon Championships, famed for its timeless charm, strawberries, and cream, and over 320,000 glasses of Pimm’s, has long held a commitment to excellence. Wimbledon’s approach, however, isn’t to settle for tradition alone. Over recent years, The Championships has embraced technology to enhance the experience for players, spectators, and millions…
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…