Tennis stars get Grand Slam wearable technology boost after Australian Open controversy
The French Open will allow players to wear approved wearable devices that track biometric data on a trial basis, following controversy at the Australian Open. The tournament will also maintain its stance on not adding more cameras to player areas to respect player privacy.
The French Open is introducing a trial of wearable technology for players, allowing them to wear approved devices that track biometric data. This move follows a controversy at the Australian Open, where players were asked to remove their Whoop bands, a type of wearable device. The decision to permit wearables is a response to criticism from players, including Aryna Sabalenka, who argued that they should have access to their own health data. The French Open is also maintaining its stance on not adding more cameras to player areas, citing a need to respect player privacy. The tournament's director, Amélie Mauresmo, stated that players need to have private areas and that the tournament will not change its stance on camera access. The trial of wearable technology will also be implemented at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
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