Whether in the sporting news or writing, mental health has become part of a most current issue and concern. Many athletes and sports stars are rushing to share their experiences in the name of de-stigmatization and making way for others to seek help. Here are 13 stars from the world of sports who advocate mental…
The story that covered the entire distance from the tough streets of Compton in California to the summit of tennis is nothing but an exceptional willingness and skill. Her fiery aggressive playing and mental toughness have made her one of the strongest champions of the sport, inspiring innumerable aspiring athletes throughout an entire career. The…
Recently, Ben Shelton, America’s rising tennis star, spoke out against the manner in which the media treated players at the Australian Open 2025, calling for a more respectful treatment bestowed on players conducted interviews. Shelton’s criticism of the media’s treatment of athletes has somewhat overshadowed his amazing advance to the semifinals-the first time in his…
Spring has come and washed its rains through the public tennis courts, turning them into voids. Brightened with new indoor facilities, two local clubs continue to be sources of hope, making it possible to play a game through the bad weathers. Now, in South Everett, the Four Seasons Tennis Club and the Harbor Square Athletic…
With the forthcoming 2025 boys’ tennis season impending, Liberty High School’s team-the Liberty Hurricanes-is ready to strike a winning blow under the management of Head Coach Chris Conrad. Coach Chris Conrad has shown a notable career record of 93-7 and is supported with a talented team of assistant coaches like Dawn Ketterman Benner, Jim Lynn,…
He has been preparing for a possible return to competition at the Rome Masters, with special emphasis on preparing for the grand Roland Garros. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been seen partaking in strenuous training with his academy when a keen fan recently topped it all with an old video that went viral. With…
With its disruptive approach, the ATP is radically changing the way tennis fans experience the sport through technology at the Nitto ATP Finals. This forward-thinking direction will enthrall audiences and give them a better experience of the game. Even better, this event has earned a name for itself in very fierce competitions, with the ATP…
Changes are on the horizon with wearable sensor technology for athletes who stand to gain major competitive advantages. The new electronic gadgets have been successfully tested with Chinese badminton players, indicating a possible beak in technology for monitoring and improving sport performance. By incorporating immediate feedback in monitoring systems on flexible sensors, performance will now…
This is the first time ever that AI has been put to use by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Duisburg-Essen for interpreting athlete emotions. They have successfully developed a system using sophisticated computer-assisted neural networks that decodes emotional states by observing players’ body language during live matches, with…
In collegiate tennis, the use of tennis balls is extremely high, a can of balls is opened in every set. Consequently, a match could use anywhere between 12 and 18 cans of tennis balls. Each can contains 3 balls, costing $4 per can, and the total cost could go up to $72 for 51 balls…