ATP: introduction of "wearable technology" at the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan (ITA) 05-09/11/2019

"For the first time on the ATP Tour, players will be permitted to use wearable technology in competition this year during the Next Gen ATP Finals, to be held 05-09/11/2019 at the Allianz Cloud in Milan (ITA)," said the body on 31/10/2019. This is the third edition of the tournament organised by ATP in partnership with the Italian Tennis Federation (FIT) and the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI).

"The GPS receiver and inertial sensors in the device will measure velocity and direction, acceleration and force, rotation, body orientation, and will quantify internal load (through heart rate). The data from the wearable device, which will only be accessible by each player and those that the player gives access to, will provide accurate maps of movements and actions. Players and coaches will be provided with post-match and post-practice reports, and they will also have the opportunity to synchronise the data with match footage to add additional context," said ATP.

"The latest step as the event continues to pioneer innovation in the game (C. Kermode, ATP)

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