PlaySight, the tennis company that has earned a name for itself with their SmartCourt technology, has just announced a major partnership with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). Playsight will be hoping that their new relationship with the ITA will allow their product to become an even greater presence in the world of college tennis. Colleges […]
China’s online video content service platform, iQIYI, is continuing to give users more access to global sports broadcasts. iQIYI recntly signed a five-year agreement with the PGA TOUR that allows users to stream more than 40 PGA TOUR tournaments a year. And now, iQIYI is collaborating with the Women’s Tennis Association for a 10-year deal that will […]
I watch Tennis for a few reasons: Roger Federer’s graceful class, Djokovic’s never-say-die approach, and that square box in the corner that measures serves. I remember Goran Ivanisevic setting records in the 90’s with his monstrous serve. I recall how amazed I was at someone with the ability to make a tiny green ball travel […]
This is a guest post written by Bob Hilborn, the Manager and Head Tennis Pro at Scarborough East Tennis Club, explaining his experience with the hi-tech PlaySight tennis courts. Have you noticed the in-depth technology that takes place during a professional tennis match on television? From determining whether or not a ball is “in” or “out” […]
At the Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club last week, PIQ and Babolat held an exclusive event to unveil a new product – a wrist sensor that tracks everything about a tennis player’s game. The accessory, named POP, was created with one goal in mind: to get people to have more fun while playing tennis, leading to […]
