sports
¿Qué es "Whoop", la pulsera que se han tenido que quitar Alcaraz o Sinner en Australia?
El Abierto de Australia ha reavivado el debate sobre el uso de tecnología en el tenis tras la prohibición del dispositivo ‘Whoop’, una pulsera inteligente […]
TL;DR
- The Australian Open has banned the 'Whoop' smart wristband, a device used by players to track physiological data like heart rate and recovery.
- Top players, including Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Aryna Sabalenka, have been required to remove the device before matches.
- Grand Slam tournaments prohibit wearable technology during matches, contrasting with the ITF, ATP, and WTA tours where 'Whoop' is permitted.
- The primary concern is that collected data could be used for real-time tactical advice during matches.
- The company 'Whoop' argues that its biometric data relates to athlete well-being and does not provide a competitive advantage.
- There are concerns that tennis may lag behind other sports in integrating biometric technology into competition.