10,454 results on '"TENNIS tournaments"'
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102. Will the U.S. Open Turn Out the Lights On Late-Night Matches?
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FUTTERMAN, MATTHEW
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TENNIS tournaments , *PALLADIUM - Abstract
The article highlights the growing issue of late-night matches at the U.S. Open, focusing on how the trend of scheduling games into the early morning has become less of a unique feature and more of a recurring challenge. Topics discussed include the impact of late starts on player well-being, the financial motivations behind the scheduling, and the logistical adjustments made to manage match times.
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- 2024
103. Reproductive Rights and Abortion Access At The Center Of Election.
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JONES, TIA CAROL
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REPRODUCTIVE rights ,REFERENDUM ,TENNIS tournaments ,CLOTHING & dress ,PARENTHOOD ,ABORTION laws - Published
- 2024
104. La construction laborieuse d'un tennis open : actions et positionnements des instances fédérales françaises sur la question de l'amateurisme et du professionnalisme (1958-1968).
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Dutheil, Frédéric, Fortune, Yohann, and Lemonnier, Jean-Marc
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TENNIS tournaments , *TENNIS , *AMATEUR sports , *TENNIS rules , *TENNIS -- History , *TWENTIETH century , *HISTORY - Abstract
Amateurism may be a widely discussed and recurring theme throughout the sports world, but the battle fought by the protagonists in the tennis field takes up a rather peculiar character at the end of the 1950s. Managers (acknowledged promoters or covetous businessmen), players, and spectators tear one another apart in the backstage. In such a muddle, the French camp seems to be in the forefront of the struggle to impose a new organization of international tennis. The positioning and acting of the leaders of the French Federation of Lawn- Tennis, sometimes anarchic and contradictory, deserve to be analyzed in the light of the inner squabbles marking tennis over the years 1950 through 1970. So much ground was covered with hesitations, oppositions, hidden interviews, and power grabs before the inauguration of the “tennis open era” in 1968 and the tenuous proximity between the amateur and professional players. Several actors, representing the great nations of tennis, proved to be very active, but the role played by Jean Borotra is to be particularly highlighted. An advocate of openness and more clarity for the players’ status, he managed to use his official functions as a leader within the International Federation of Lawn-Tennis to establish new international regulations, allowing more transparency in the players’ wages. At the same time, the operational and informal work carried out by Philippe Chatrier also demonstrates the determination of the French camp in favor of a reunited tennis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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105. British Pathé.
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Gripton, Anne
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TENNIS tournaments ,TWENTIETH century ,POPULAR culture - Abstract
The article discusses three resources that library patrons can use for research on popular culture. The first resource is British Pathé, a company that holds a vast collection of short news clips and reels from the early twentieth century. It offers a search function and covers a range of topics, including fashion, sports, and politics. The second resource is Internet Archive, a non-profit digital library that provides access to scanned magazines, TV shows, books, movies, and more. It is recommended for in-depth cultural studies but caution is advised to be specific with search terms. The third resource is the Museum of Popular Culture in Seattle, which offers an online collection of artifacts and exhibitions related to popular culture. It also provides educational resources and lesson plans. These resources cater to diverse interests and can be valuable for research purposes. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
106. MoPOP: Museum of Popular Culture, Seattle, Washington, US.
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Gripton, Anne
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POPULAR culture ,TENNIS tournaments ,MUSEUMS - Abstract
The article discusses three resources that can be used for research on popular culture. British Pathé is a company that holds a vast collection of short news clips and reels from the early twentieth century, providing a wealth of source material. Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library that offers access to scanned magazines, TV shows, books, movies, and more. The Museum of Popular Culture in Seattle has an online resource collection with exhibitions on various topics, accompanied by detailed notes. These resources can be valuable for students interested in exploring popular culture from diverse perspectives. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
107. Internet Archive.
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Gripton, Anne
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TENNIS tournaments ,WEB archives ,POPULAR culture - Abstract
The article discusses three resources that can be used for teaching popular culture in history. British Pathé is a company that holds a vast collection of news clips and reels from the early twentieth century, providing a wealth of source material. Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library that offers free access to scanned magazines, TV shows, books, movies, and more. The Museum of Popular Culture in Seattle has an online resource collection featuring exhibitions on various topics, accompanied by detailed notes. These resources can be valuable for conducting cultural studies and exploring diverse perspectives in history. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
108. People Picks.
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GREISSINGER, LISA, MARTIN, CLAIRE, WINIK, MARION, and GIBSON, KELSIE
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FILM reviewing , *MUSLIM Americans , *TENNIS tournaments - Abstract
THE BEST STUFF TO WATCH, READ & LISTEN TO THIS WEEK! I (In limited release Aug. 26, unrated) i The Best New Books A tennis pro who won't go quietly, writers on the scent of murder, and life lessons far from home B Edited by Kim Hubbard b B book b I of the i B week b Taylor Jenkins Reid I Carrie Soto Is Back i NOVEL It's the mid-1990s, and 37-year-old retired tennis legend Carrie Soto sees her record for Grand Slam titles tumble to a new teenage phenom. i A serial killer tries talk therapy THRILLER At the start of this entertainingly unpredictable series, therapist Alan Strauss (Steve Carell) is making little headway with one of his newer patients, Sam (Domhnall Gleeson). [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022
109. CARLOS ALCARAZ.
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Wertheim, L. Jon
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STREAMING video & television ,FIRE engines ,TENNIS tournaments ,OLDER athletes ,TENNIS balls - Abstract
They play tennis differently (Alcaraz is right-handed, Nadal is a lefty; Nadal uses more spin, Alcaraz hits "flatter"). Trending ATP TOUR Carlos Alcaraz had done it. When Alcaraz was 15 he began training with Juan Carlos Ferrero, a former world No. 1 player and French Open champion who runs a tennis academy in the hills of Spain, surrounded by castles and farms. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022
110. Drone-Based Position Detection in Sports—Validation and Applications.
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Russomanno, Tiago Guedes, Blauberger, Patrick, Kolbinger, Otto, Lam, Hilary, Schmid, Marc, and Lames, Martin
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TENNIS ,RACKET games ,STANDARD deviations ,SOCCER tournaments ,TENNIS tournaments ,SPORTS - Abstract
Radio and video-based electronic performance and tracking systems (EPTS) for position detection are widely used in a variety of sports. In this paper, the authors introduce an innovative approach to video-based tracking that uses a single camera attached to a drone to capture an area of interest from a bird's eye view. This pilot validation study showcases several applications of this novel approach for the analysis of game and racket sports. To this end, the authors compared positional data retrieved from video footage recorded using a drone with positional data obtained from established radio-based systems in three different setups: a tennis match during training with the drone hovering at a height of 27 m, a small-sided soccer game with the drone at a height of 50 m, and an Ultimate Frisbee match with the drone at a height of 85 m. For each type of playing surface, clay (tennis) and grass (soccer and Ultimate), the drone-based system demonstrated acceptable static accuracy with root mean square errors of 0.02 m (clay) and 0.15 m (grass). The total distance measured using the drone-based system showed an absolute difference of 2.78% in Ultimate and 2.36% in soccer, when compared to an established GPS system and an absolute difference of 2.68% in tennis, when compared to a state-of-the-art LPS. The overall ICC value for consistency was 0.998. Further applications of a drone-based EPTS and the collected positional data in the context of performance analysis are discussed. Based on the findings of this pilot validation study, we conclude that drone-based position detection could serve as a promising alternative to existing EPTS but would benefit from further comparisons in dynamic settings and across different sports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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111. Forecasting Tennis Match Results Using the Bradley-Terry Model.
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Fayomi, Aisha, Majeed, Rizwana, Algarni, Ali, Akhtar, Sohail, Jamal, Farrukh, and Nasir, Jamal Abdul
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TENNIS tournaments , *FLOOD forecasting , *WEATHER forecasting , *RATE of return , *DECISION making - Abstract
Forecasting has been playing an important role in different fields of life, i.e., in decision-making activities of management, to predict uncertain events within an organization, in weather forecasting, in flood forecasting, etc. Stakeholders involved in betting market take advantage of tennis forecasting directly or indirectly. Winning probability calculated using forecasting models helps the bettors in deciding whether to place a bet or not. Keeping in view the importance of tennis forecasting, the Bradley-Terry model is used to model men's professional tennis for predicting match outcomes in tennis matches of men's singles. Model coefficients are estimated using data from January 2019 to September 2020 of 3439 matches. Ratings for each player are calculated using model coefficients. Player rankings are then calculated using these ratings. Comparison of model rankings with ATP rankings has shown satisfactory results. Winning probability for each player is calculated using model coefficients and ratings. These probability predictions are evaluated against four measures of performance. The results reveal that surface on which a game is played on contributes significantly towards a player's performance. Due to this impact of the surface, our model has produced superior player rankings for certain players who had been ranked very low in official ATP rankings. According to most of the performance measures, the model has shown good results for clay court data which are closely followed by hard court data. To calculate return on investment, model results are compared with the bookmakers' average odds and best available odds. It has been found that return on investment for a fitted model is highest in the case of clay court data in comparison to bookmaker's average odds and best odds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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112. Skill, Luck, and Epistemic Probability.
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Kvanvig, Jonathan L.
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VIRTUE epistemology , *PROBABILITY theory , *BATTING (Baseball) , *KICKING (Soccer) , *TENNIS tournaments , *HISTORY of sports - Abstract
As we will see, skill and luck are not incompatible in the way that undermine an epistemic probability account of luck, but the compossibility of the two still threatens the view. Hitting a game-winning hit to win a championship, by the best hitter of all time in baseball, is an example of skillful performance with a relatively low probability of success. As I see it, the diachronicity problem exploits different reference classes, comparing various streak possibilities with the intrinsic probability of a particular shot. Gregory Stoutenburg (forthcoming) responds to each of these arguments, and here I take up what I consider to be the deepest challenge for the probability account, the challenge concerning the relationship between skill and luck. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022
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113. A Data Mining-Based Model for Evaluating Tennis Players' Training Movements.
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Chen, Hang
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TRAINING of tennis players , *PEARSON correlation (Statistics) , *SOCIAL network analysis , *PHYSICAL training & conditioning , *TENNIS tournaments , *IMAGE registration - Abstract
This paper uses data mining technology to mathematically model the training movements of tennis players, establish a three-dimensional data information database of athletes utilizing depth imaging, analyze the data with data mining algorithms, and derive the results after comparative evaluation and analysis with a database of movement characteristics of tennis dribblers. This paper uses video observation and mathematical modeling to construct a tennis player training action evaluation model, which provides a reference basis for tennis players to improve and enhance their tactical level; it can also provide a reference for the development of sports training special theory of tennis projects and enrich the tactical diagnosis method of tennis matches. To improve the accuracy of 3D human pose estimation, this paper adopts a 3D skeleton point extraction method based on RGBD images; for the action alignment problem, this paper uses a dynamic time warping (DTW) algorithm; for the similarity measure, this paper gives a Pearson correlation coefficient method based on the joint point features of human parts. This paper aims to conduct a systematic theoretical analysis of tennis players' training movements based on theories and methods such as system science theory and social network analysis. On this basis, the characteristics of tennis training technology development are analyzed from a combination of qualitative and quantitative perspectives, while the development of tennis player training is explored based on tracking observations of tennis player movement training, and finally, the attack and service characteristics of tennis training are analyzed to better provide some reference for the sustainable development of tennis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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114. Explanation and verification of the rules of attack in table tennis tactics.
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Zhou, Xingdong
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TABLE tennis ,TENNIS tournaments ,TENNIS teams ,EXPLANATION - Abstract
Background: The rules of attack in table tennis tactics have been discovered by the coaches and researchers of the Chinese table tennis team (CTTT) through long-term practice. However, they are only empirical judgements and have not been objectively verified. Methods: The software "Table Tennis Master" has been used to analyse 200 matches of top players of CTTT against various opponents in recent years to obtain detailed statistics by analysing the effect of attack in the end line (AIEL) and attack out of the end line (AOEL). Results: (1) The scoring rate of the players was high after AIEL but very low after AOEL (p < 0.05); (2) the round of service (serve/receive) and level of skills had little influence on the effect of AIEL and AOEL; and (3) the timing of attack had a great influence on the effect of AIEL and AOEL (r > 0.9). Conclusions: In the high-level table tennis match, the rules of AIEL and AOEL are scientific. In accordance with the rules, the complex tactics can be simplified to the two concepts, AIEL and AOEL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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115. EXAMINATION OF THE REASONS FOR PREFERRING TENNIS BY THE ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN THE EASTERN LEAGUE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
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Bozkurt, Tugba Mutlu
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TENNIS tournaments , *SPORTS facilities , *CHAMPIONSHIPS , *TENNIS players , *TENNIS clubs , *TENNIS - Abstract
This research was conducted to determine the reasons and expectations of tennis players participating in the Eastern League organized by the tennis federation, preferring this sports branch. The research group consists of 138 athletes (53 women and 85 men) participating in the Eastern League Tennis Tournament. The scanning method was used in the research. As a data collection tool, a personal information form prepared by taking expert opinions and a scale form determining the reasons for preferring the tennis branch were used. SPSS statistical package program was used to analyze the data, and the significance was accepted as p<0.05. According to the results of the research, the research group; 73.9% are students, 39.9% are undergraduates, 56.5% are members of a club other than a tennis club, 55.8% do their training at Provincial Directorates of Youth and Sports, and 60%, It has been determined that 1 of them has a provincial championship. In addition, most of the athletes stated that the materials in the sports facilities were insufficient. It was seen that the friends, easy access to the facilities and prevalence, family and TV, cinema, and press-broadcasting were effective in preferring the tennis branch of the research group, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
116. Acute Beetroot Juice Supplementation Does Not Improve Match-Play Activity in Professional Tennis Players.
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Fernández-Elías, Valentín E., Courel-Ibáñez, Javier, Pérez-López, Alberto, Jodra, Pablo, Moreno-Pérez, Victor, Coso, Juan Del, López-Samanes, Álvaro, and Fernández-Elías, ValentínE
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BEETS ,TENNIS players ,PHYSICAL mobility ,DIETARY supplements ,TENNIS tournaments ,EXERCISE intensity - Abstract
Objective: Beetroot juice is a source of dietary nitrate (NO3-) recognized as a potential ergogenic aid to enhance tolerance during endurance exercise of submaximal-to-maximal intensity. However, little is known about the effects of beetroot juice on exercise performance in intermittent sports such as tennis. The present study aimed to determine the effect of acute beetroot juice supplementation on movement patterns during a competitive tennis match in professional players.Methods: In a double-blind and randomized experiment, nine professional tennis players performed two experimental trials 3 h after ingesting either 70 mL of a commercially-available concentrated beetroot juice (6.4 mmol NO3-) or placebo (0.005 mmol NO3-). In each experimental trial, players completed a 3-set tennis match and two performance tests (i.e., serve speed and isometric handgrip strength) before and after the match. Match-play running performance was recorded using wearable GPS and accelerometer units.Results: In comparison to the placebo trial, the acute beetroot juice supplementation did not modify any match-play running performance (p = 0.178 to 0.997, d = 0.01 to 0.42). Furthermore, beetroot juice supplementation did not alter the pre-to-post match change in serve speed (p = 0.663, ηp2 = 0.03) or isometric handgrip strength (p = 0.219, ηp2 = 0.18).Conclusions: The current results indicated that acute ingestion of a commercialized shot of nitrate-rich beetroot juice (70 mL containing 6.4 mmol of NO3-) did not produce any performance benefit on tennis matchplay. Thus, acute beetroot juice supplementation seems an ergogenic aid with little value to enhance physical performance in professional tennis players. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
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117. Shot Characteristics Based on Match Period in Elite Table Tennis Matches.
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Wang, Jie
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TABLE tennis ,TENNIS tournaments ,KRUSKAL-Wallis Test ,CHAMPIONSHIPS - Abstract
This study aimed to compare the shot characteristics amongst different match periods in table tennis matches. For the shot characteristics of position, type, placement and efficacy, 13 men's singles matches comprising 72 sets from a round of 16 to the final in the 2019 World Table Tennis Championships were selected for notational analysis. Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney tests were conducted to quantify the differences in various categories of each variable amongst the initial, intermediate and ending match periods. There are no significant differences in each distribution between initial and intermediate periods. From intermediate to ending periods, significant decreases were found in chop type (p < 0.01) and middle long placement (p < 0.01), whereas a significant increase was found in backhand half placement (p < 0.05). By comparing the initial and ending periods, significant decreases were found in middle backhand turn position (p < 0.05), middle long placement (p < 0.01), chop (p < 0.01), and poor shots (p < 0.05). Therefore, shot characteristics in table tennis matches are match period related, and the main differences existed between the beginning and the ending period. From initial to ending period, the frequency of applying the middle long placements is decreasing. At the end of every set, the players adopted a safe stroke position, performed offensive stroke types and deployed flexible stroke placement. Results suggested that coaches can establish different scenarios on the basis of varying match periods for players' training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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118. Investigating the most important aspect of elite grass court tennis: Short points.
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Fitzpatrick, Anna, Stone, Joseph A, Choppin, Simon, and Kelley, John
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TENNIS courts ,TENNIS tournaments ,GRASSES ,DESIGN services - Abstract
Research has shown that short points (points of 0–4 shots) are crucial in determining the outcome of elite men's and women's grass court tennis matches. However, research has not explored the importance of short points in more detail to inform practice design. This study aimed to establish the prevalence and importance of individual rally lengths within short points (i.e. points of 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 shots) in terms of winning elite grass court tennis matches. Using the recently-validated PWOL (Percentage of matches in which the Winner Outscored the Loser) method, point-level data from 211 men's and 209 women's Wimbledon singles matches between 2015 and 2017 were analysed, with short points stratified into individual rally lengths. Results revealed that 1 shot (aces and missed serve-returns) was the most common rally length, with 0 shots (double faults) the least common. Points won of 1 shot, 2 shots and 4 shots were associated with winning matches and can therefore be considered important, but points won of 0 shots and 3 shots were not associated with match outcome. These results highlight the importance of serving and returning strategies at Wimbledon, and indicate that serves and serve-returns should be afforded focus during grass court training. However, the findings appear to contravene anecdotal assertions that 'serve plus one' strategies (points won of 3 shots) are crucial in elite tennis, as they did not differentiate winning and losing players; so coaches should consider the associated practice designs and amount of time afforded to such strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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119. Beyond Good and Evil.
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SEITZ, MATT ZOLLER
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GOOD & evil , *TENNIS tournaments , *JAPANESE language , *HISTORICAL drama , *RULING class - Abstract
The article discusses the FX miniseries "Shogun," which is a Japanese saga of court intrigue and feudal politics set in Japan. Unlike the previous adaptations of the story, this version focuses on the tactical aspects of taking and holding power and depicts Japan through the eyes of the Japanese ruling class. The series explores the power struggles among the Japanese regents and the Europeans who influenced their territory, while also delving into the cultural nuances and language barriers that exist. The show avoids portraying characters as purely good or evil, instead presenting them as complex individuals shaped by their conditioning and desires. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
120. Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker: Saudi Arabia's Opulent Leap into the World of Cue Sports.
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SNOOKER tournaments ,HOSTING of sporting events ,TENNIS tournaments ,PROFESSIONAL sports - Published
- 2024
121. Stefanos Tsitsipas.
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Crelin, Joy
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TENNIS tournaments , *SPORTS events , *OLYMPIC Games , *TENNIS coaching - Abstract
Tsitsipas returned to regular competition in 2021 and in January of that year reached the semifinal round of the Australian Open, a result that was no longer as satisfying for Tsitsipas as it once was. Tsitsipas's father ultimately quit his job to accompany Tsitsipas to tournaments, a decision for which he would later express deep appreciation. Surpassing his previous efforts in that tournament, Tsitsipas progressed all the way to the final round, becoming the first Greek player to reach the final of a Grand Slam tournament. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022
122. UMWELT.
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Boukova, lana
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ANIMAL welfare ,PLATONIC solids ,LIGHT pollution ,TENNIS tournaments ,COMPOUND words - Abstract
The poem "Umwelt" by lana Boukova is presented. First Line: The people who lived in Paradise; Last Line: you're bound to reach something horrifying.
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- 2022
123. StarTracks.
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ACADEMY Awards , *TENNIS tournaments - Published
- 2022
124. U.S. Open Turnout Hits New Record.
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TENNIS tournaments ,U.S. Open (Tennis tournament) ,TENNIS players ,TENNIS fans - Published
- 2024
125. Man Out of Time.
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Gregory, Sean
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AUSTRALIAN Open (Tennis tournament) ,TENNIS tournaments ,TENNIS injuries ,SPORTS rivalries ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
The article profiles professional tennis player Roger Federer and covers his victory over Rafael Nadal to win the 2017 Australian Open tournament. It details Federer's 18 career Grand Slam competition before discussing his personality, rehabilitation from injury, and his rivalry with Nadal.
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- 2017
126. How to extend Elo: a Bayesian perspective.
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Ingram, Martin
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TENNIS tournaments ,CHESS players ,ALGORITHMS - Abstract
The Elo rating system, originally designed for rating chess players, has since become a popular way to estimate competitors' time-varying skills in many sports. Though the self-correcting Elo algorithm is simple and intuitive, it lacks a probabilistic justification which can make it hard to extend. In this paper, we present a simple connection between approximate Bayesian posterior mode estimation and Elo. We provide a novel justification of the approximations made by linking Elo to steady-state Kalman filtering. Our second key contribution is to observe that the derivation suggests a straightforward procedure for extending Elo. We use the procedure to derive versions of Elo incorporating margins of victory, correlated skills across different playing surfaces, and differing skills by tournament level in tennis. Combining all these extensions results in the most complete version of Elo presented for the sport yet. We evaluate the derived models on two seasons of men's professional tennis matches (2018 and 2019). The best-performing model was able to predict matches with higher accuracy than both Elo and Glicko (65.8% compared to 63.7 and 63.5%, respectively) and a higher mean log-likelihood (−0.615 compared to −0.632 and −0.633, respectively), demonstrating the proposed model's ability to improve predictions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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127. Validity and reliability of a novel monitoring sensor for the quantification of the hitting load in tennis.
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Hadžić, Vedran, Germič, Aleš, and Filipčič, Aleš
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DIGITAL video recording , *TENNIS tournaments , *INTRACLASS correlation , *CAMCORDERS , *DETECTORS , *WEARABLE technology , *ACCELEROMETERS - Abstract
Wearable sensor systems are a emerging tools for the evaluation of the sport's activity and can be used to quantify the external workload of the athlete. The main goal of this paper was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the "Armbeep inertial measurement unit" (IMU) sensor both in a closed tennis exercise and in open matchplay. Twentyfour junior tennis players performed a baseline drill and played matches, during which they wore a combined accelerometer and gyroscope sensor. Video footage was concomitantly recorded using a digital video camera. The agreement between the measurements was assessed with the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and the standard error of measurement (SEM). A simple linear regression was used to predict the number of shots registered from the video and from the Armbeep IMU sensor's data. The number of total forehand and backhand shots during the drill repetitions showed an excellent test and re-test reproducibility (ICC≥0.90). There was a significant relationship between the Armbeep IMU sensor's number of contacts and the total number of shots (R2 = 0.938) which indicated the excellent reliability of the tested Armbeep IMU sensor for those parameters. Considering the accuracy of the total tennis shots and the small magnitude of error for wrist speed and acceleration, the Armbeep IMU sensor appears to be an appropriate on-court tool that can be used to monitor the hitting load during tennis practice and matches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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128. Neocortical Layer 1: An Elegant Solution to Top-Down and Bottom-Up Integration.
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Schuman, Benjamin, Dellal, Shlomo, Prönneke, Alvar, Machold, Robert, and Rudy, Bernardo
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PYRAMIDAL neurons , *DENDRITES , *TENNIS tournaments , *VIOLIN concertos , *NEOCORTEX , *CONSCIOUSNESS - Abstract
Many of our daily activities, such as riding a bike to work or reading a book in a noisy cafe, and highly skilled activities, such as a professional playing a tennis match or a violin concerto, depend upon the ability of the brain to quickly make moment-to-moment adjustments to our behavior in response to the results of our actions. Particularly, they depend upon the ability of the neocortex to integrate the information provided by the sensory organs (bottom-up information) with internally generated signals such as expectations or attentional signals (top-down information). This integration occurs in pyramidal cells (PCs) and their long apical dendrite, which branches extensively into a dendritic tuft in layer 1 (L1). The outermost layer of the neocortex, L1 is highly conserved across cortical areas and species. Importantly, L1 is the predominant input layer for top-down information, relayed by a rich, dense mesh of long-range projections that provide signals to the tuft branches of the PCs. Here, we discuss recent progress in our understanding of the composition of L1 and review evidence that L1 processing contributes to functions such as sensory perception, cross-modal integration, controlling states of consciousness, attention, and learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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129. Influence of hard, artificial grass and clay court surfaces on wheelchair tennis players' mobility-a case study.
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Sánchez-Pay, Alejandro and Sanz-Rivas, David
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TENNIS players ,WHEELCHAIRS ,TENNIS tournaments ,CLAY ,COURT personnel ,PLYOMETRICS - Abstract
Wheelchair mobility is an important factor for success in wheelchair tennis. Tennis matches can be played on different surfaces, so the aim of the present study was to analyse the influence of court surface on wheelchair tennis mobility. Four male wheelchair tennis players (age = 33.75 ± 12.33 years) performed two tests (20 m sprint and agility t-test) on three official court surfaces (hard, artificial grass and clay). Photocell gates were used to record time and ascertain sprint and turn ability of the wheelchair tennis players. ANOVA test with post hoc pairwise comparisons were conducted to compare the mean differences among surfaces. Following the analysis, the wheelchair tennis players moved faster on hard or clay surfaces than on artificial grass although no statistically significant differences in the 20 m sprint and agility t-test between each of the three surfaces were found (p > 0.05). Moreover, the surface seems to affect mobility more, with respect to turns than in linear locomotion, although more research is needed on this aspect. The playing surfaces may need to be an extra variable in planning performance related activities such as techniques and tactics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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130. Contribution of Some Special Physical Abilities and Biomechanical Indicators to the Accuracy of the Front Strike Performance of Junior Tennis.
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Hammood, Zainab Shakir and Majeed, Widad Kadhim
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TENNIS ,TENNIS tournaments ,TENNIS players ,ABILITY - Abstract
The importance of research came in the fact of knowing the contribution of each of the physical and biomechanical variables to the level of performance of the front strikes, as well as seeking to develop some physical and mechanical capabilities of the accuracy of the performance of the front ground strike to improve the performance of the research sample for the junior group (14-16) years. As for the research problem: Despite the development of the tennis game in Iraq, it suffers from difficulties that impede the course of its development, and through the experience of the two field researchers, the research problem was identified and the previous studies and follow-up of the tennis tournaments for age groups were identified. Performing optimally and among these requirements are special physical abilities and biomechanical conditions that must be characterized by the skills of tennis, especially the forehand skill. Accordingly, the two researchers found the necessity to conduct tests on the physical abilities of tennis players, and to conduct a kinematic analysis to identify the biomechanical conditions of the striking and forehand skills, especially for tennis players aged (14-16) years, considering that knowing these variables for these ages can lead us to the correct path of skill performance and the need for Knowing the precise contribution of each variable to the performance to be later emphasized on these variables that contribute more accurately to performance and development, and to reinforce the other variables less contributing to training and development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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131. A COMBINATORIAL APPROACH IN PREDICTING THE OUTCOME OF TENNIS MATCHES.
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ŠARČEVIĆ, ANA, VRANIĆ, MIHAELA, and PINTAR, DAMIR
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TENNIS tournaments ,SPORTS events ,COMPUTATIONAL complexity ,SPORTS betting ,FORECASTING - Abstract
Tennis, as one of the most popular individual sports in the world, holds an important role in the betting world. There are two main categories of bets: pre-match betting, which is conducted before the match starts, and live betting, which allows placing bets during the sporting event. Betting systems rely on setting sports odds, something historically done by domain experts. Setting odds for live betting represents a challenge due to the need to follow events in real-time and react accordingly. In tennis, hierarchical models often stand out as a popular choice when trying to predict the outcome of the match. These models commonly leverage a recursive approach that aims to predict the winner or the final score starting at any point in the match. However, recursive expressions inherently contain computational complexity which hinders the efficiency of methods relying on them. This paper proposes a more resource-effective alternative in the form of a combinatorial approach based on a binomial distribution. The resulting accuracy of the combinatorial approach is identical to that of the recursive approach while being vastly more efficient when considering the execution time, making it a superior choice for live betting in this domain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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132. You May Want to Keep an Eye Out For Kate Middleton at Wimbledon: The Princess of Wales may be planning her next appearance.
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PRINCESSES ,TENNIS tournaments ,TENNIS ,TENNIS clubs - Abstract
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, may continue her tradition of presenting trophies at the Wimbledon tennis tournament this year. The organizers are hopeful that she will be able to participate, but her health and recovery are the priority. Middleton recently made her first public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis and stated that she is making good progress but will continue treatment for a few more months. While her attendance at the finals is not guaranteed, it may be worth keeping an eye out for her. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
133. Wimbledon Players Have Mixed Feelings About All-White Dress Code.
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DRESS codes ,DISCOLORATION ,TENNIS tournaments - Abstract
Wimbledon, the oldest tennis championship in the world, has a strict dress code that requires all players to wear white. The All England Club, where the tournament is held, has 10 rules about athletes' clothing, including that no color is allowed on the courts except for thin stripes at the cuff and neckline. Some players have mixed feelings about the rule, with some embracing it as a tradition and others wishing for more flexibility. While there are concerns about stains and the cost of buying new clothes, most players are okay with the dress code as it is seen as part of what makes Wimbledon unique. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
134. TNT Snags US Rights to French Open Tennis Tournament From NBC.
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Miller, Hannah
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TENNIS tournaments ,TELEVISION networks ,BASKETBALL - Abstract
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.'s TNT Sports division has acquired the US rights to the French Open tennis tournament, taking it away from NBC Sports. The 10-year deal with the French Tennis Federation will allow TNT to feature live matches on its network, as well as on its TBS and truTV channels. All 900 live matches will also be available on Warner Bros. Discovery's Max streaming platform. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is reported to be valued at $650 million. This acquisition comes as Warner Bros. Discovery is on the verge of losing its rights to airing NBA games. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
135. Video-Language Models as Flexible Social and Physical Reasoners.
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TENNIS tournaments - Abstract
A preprint abstract from the Psychology & Psychiatry Journal discusses the use of video-language models in evaluating complex environments. The paper introduces a novel architecture that incorporates video embeddings into language models, enhancing their ability to judge surprisal in physical and psychological contexts. The researchers find that the model's hidden state activations can explain a significant amount of variance in both physical and social vision areas. However, when the model is trained to encode only socially surprising events, the hidden states explain more distributed activations. This research has not yet undergone peer review. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
136. Saudi Arabia Seen as Preferred Bidder for New Tennis Tournament.
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Tan, Gillian and Martin, Matthew
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TENNIS tournaments ,BIDDERS ,BIDS ,MIXED martial arts - Abstract
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has emerged as the preferred bidder to host a new professional men's tennis tournament, according to sources. The entity, SURJ Sports Investment, would be granted a license for an ATP Masters 1000 event if a deal is reached. Saudi Arabia has been making a push into tennis, signing deals to sponsor the ATP and WTA's official rankings and hosting various tournaments. The country has also expressed interest in taking over the Masters 1000 events in Miami and Madrid. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
137. THE WEEK’S WINNERS….
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WOMEN'S basketball ,CRICKET competitions ,TWENTY20 cricket ,TENNIS tournaments - Abstract
London LionsTheir men’s team won the British Basketball League (BBL) play-offs and the women claimed victory in the Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL) play-offs.Sabrina FortuneThe British athlete set a world record as she won the women’s shot put at the World Para Athletics Championships in Japan.England women T20 teamThey won all three games against Pakistan in their T20 cricket series.Iga Swiatek and Alexander ZverevAt the Italian Open tennis tournament, Poland’s Swiatek won the women’s singles and Zverev, from Germany, was the men’s singles champion. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
138. BlackRock's Rieder Says Cut, Not Hike, Would Tame US Inflation.
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Johnson, Carter
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PRICE inflation ,HEALTH insurance ,PRICES ,SNEAKERS ,TENNIS tournaments - Abstract
According to BlackRock Inc.'s Rick Rieder, the best way for the Federal Reserve to control inflation in the US is by lowering interest rates, rather than raising them. Rieder argues that well-off Americans are benefiting from high fixed-income investments due to the current benchmark rates, which allows for more disposable income to be spent on services. He points to sticky inflation in service sectors, such as auto and health insurance, as evidence. While some areas of the service economy are proving harder to control, Rieder believes that as long as there is price stability and employment growth, the situation is favorable. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
139. Autonomes Fahren.
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Holzer/SP-X, Holger
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TENNIS tournaments ,PUBLIC transit ,REMOTE control ,AUTOMOBILE driving ,MINIBUSES - Abstract
Copyright of AutomotiveIT is the property of Media-Manufaktur GmbH and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2024
140. The steamiest movie of the year has almost no sex in it. How did Challengers do it?
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Taylor, Alison
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INTERNET pornography ,TENNIS tournaments ,TRIANGLES (Interpersonal relations) ,STRIPTEASERS ,CHAIN saws - Abstract
The article discusses the film "Challengers" directed by Luca Guadagnino and explores the concept of what makes a film "sexy." Despite the lack of explicit sex scenes, the film is described as being filled with sexual tension and energy. The article suggests that Hollywood has been moving away from explicit sex scenes in recent years, but films like "Challengers" are challenging this trend. The author argues that a film doesn't need explicit sex to be considered sexy, and that the power of suggestion and chemistry between characters can create a captivating and alluring experience for audiences. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
141. news in brief.
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DELIVERY of goods ,RECYCLED products ,HEAD-up displays ,TENNIS tournaments - Abstract
The article provides brief news updates on three different car models. The revised Kia Picanto is priced at £15,595 and comes with features such as automatic headlights, alloy wheels, air conditioning, and a touchscreen. The new Toyota Land Cruiser starts at £74,995 and includes seven seats, an infotainment system, a head-up display, a stereo, and a sunroof. Renault has introduced a special edition of the R5 called the Roland-Garros, which features unique colors, a black roof, alloy wheels, and Roland-Garros logos. The prices for the Renault model have not been disclosed yet. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
142. Challengers Movie: How Massimo Gattabrusi and Fernanda Perez Turned Zendaya Into a Tennis Champion: Zendaya chose a French manicure for young Tashi; Patrick and Art were designed to look alike as teenagers; and more details.
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YAPTANGCO, ARIANA
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TENNIS ,MANICURING ,TEENAGERS ,TENNIS tournaments ,HAIR dyeing & bleaching - Abstract
The article discusses the hair and makeup design for the movie "Challengers," specifically focusing on the character Tashi Duncan, played by Zendaya. The hair and makeup department heads, Massimo Gattabrusi and Fernanda Perez, explain how they created Tashi's look to convey power and the passage of time. They conducted research on real tennis players and used wigs to change the characters' hair. The article also mentions Tashi's square French manicure and the hope that the hair and makeup in the film are subtle and not distracting. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
143. Anne Lamott.
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MARRIED people ,TENNIS tournaments ,LOVE of God ,SOCIAL security - Abstract
Anne Lamott, a best-selling author, shares her experiences with love and relationships in her latest book, Somehow: Thoughts on Love. Lamott, who got married for the first time in her 60s, reflects on her journey to finding love and emphasizes the importance of nurturing loving feelings by doing loving things. The book serves as a repository of life lessons for future generations, focusing on community, love, activism, nature, friendship, self-love, and divine love. Lamott's personal stories and insights offer a unique perspective on the various realms of love. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
144. Inside Sacha Baron Cohen & Isla Fisher's Split.
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TENNIS tournaments - Abstract
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have announced their divorce after 13 years of marriage. The couple, known for their privacy, shared a statement on Instagram explaining that they had jointly filed for divorce in the fall of the previous year. They have three children together. Despite their differences, the couple always prioritized protecting their children. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
145. THE WEEK'S WINNERS...
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TENNIS tournaments ,GOLF tournaments ,WORLD records - Abstract
Mykolas AleknaThe athlete from Lithuania set a world record in the men's discus with a throw of 74.35 metres in Oklahoma, US.Scottie SchefflerOn 14 April, American golfer Scheffler won the Masters event for the second time. It's one of the four biggest men's golf tournaments each year.Great Britain Billie Jean King Cup teamGreat Britain won 3-1 against France to reach the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup tennis tournament.Manchester United Women and Tottenham Hotspur WomenManchester United beat Chelsea and Tottenham defeated Leicester to reach the Women's FA Cup final. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
146. Erstes Sportsponsoring: Matchball für Marc Cain.
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Dieterich, Elke
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TENNIS tournaments ,DIGITAL technology ,CONTESTS ,TENNIS ,LEMON - Abstract
Copyright of TextilWirtschaft Online is the property of dfv Mediengruppe and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2024
147. COVER2COVER.
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Drucker, Joel
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NATURE & nurture ,CHARITIES ,SIBLINGS ,EXECUTIVES ,TENNIS tournaments ,ITCHING - Abstract
Four years later, Braden having left the Kramer Club, Austin commenced work with Robert Lansdorp, the tennis taskmaster and groundstroke savant who further refined Austin's arsenal. At 4:00 a.m. on a California winter morning, she's an analyst, pen in hand to take notes and prepare to analyze matches for Tennis Channel. The Austin-Braden duo won a mixed doubles tournament while Tracy was in the womb. In what is arguably the finest effort of her career, Austin rallied to beat Navratilova in the final of the US Open. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022
148. Classification of Tennis Video Types Based on Machine Learning Technology.
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Gong, Xun and Wang, Fucheng
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MACHINE learning ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,TENNIS tournaments ,TENNIS ,STREAMING video & television - Abstract
With the rapid development of online video data, how to find the required information has become an urgent problem to be solved. This article focuses on sports videos and studies video classification and content-based retrieval techniques. Its purpose is to establish a mark and index of video content and to promote user acquisition through computer processing, analysis, and understanding of video content. Video tennis classification has high research and application value. This article focuses on video tennis based on the selection of the basic frame of each shot and proposes an algorithm for classification of shots based on average grouping. Based on this, we use a color-coded spatial detection method to detect the type of tennis match. Then, it integrates the results of audiovisual analysis to identify and classify exciting events in tennis matches. According to statistics, although the number of people participating in tennis cannot enter the top ten, the number of spectators ranks fourth. Four tennis tournaments, masters, and crown tournaments are held every year around the world. Watching large-scale international tennis matches has become a pillar of leisure and vacation for many people. Tennis matches last from two hours to four hours or more, and there are countless large and small tennis matches around the world every year, so the number of tennis records created is staggering. And artificial intelligence technology is rarely used in tennis in the sports world (5%), but football has reached 50%. Therefore, when dealing with such a large amount of data, we urgently need to find a fast and effective video retrieval classification method to find the required information. The experiment of tennis video classification research based on machine learning technology proves that the accuracy of tennis video classification reaches 98%, so this system has high feasibility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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149. NOTATIONAL ANALYSIS IN FEMALE GRAND SLAM TENNIS COMPETITIONS.
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Sánchez-Pay, Alejandro, Antonio Ortega-Soto, José, and Sánchez-Alcaraz, Bernardino J.
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WINNING & losing (Contests & competitions) , *TENNIS , *TENNIS tournaments , *STRATEGY games , *ONE-way analysis of variance - Abstract
Grand Slam tennis tournaments are played on different surfaces. The aims of the present study were to analyse the technical differences in the Grand Slam tournaments (Australian Open or AO, Roland Garros or RG, Wimbledon or W, and the United States Open or US), as well as to establish differences between winning and losing players. A total of 580 sets in 248 matches played in Grand Slams between 2017 and 2018 were analysed. To observe differences between the tournaments, a one-way analysis of variance (Kruskal Wallis) with the Bonferroni post-hoc test was performed. Univariate (Wilcoxon test) analysis of data was carried out to show the differences between the winning and losing performances of sets. Players who had more aces, points won on the 1st serve, winning shots and net points won more matches in the AO, W and US than in the RG (p<.05). However, in RG, players won more receiving points (43.56% of the points played) with chances to break the opponents' service game. The results also showed that the winning players were superior in both service and receiving, and the most influential variables on the outcome of the match were percentage of receiving points won, break points won, and percentage of points won on the first serve. Such knowledge may have implications for the design of appropriate game strategies and specific training sessions to improve performance in professional women's tennis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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150. How well do Elo-based ratings predict professional tennis matches?
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Vaughan Williams, Leighton, Liu, Chunping, Dixon, Lerato, and Gerrard, Hannah
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TENNIS tournaments ,SPORTS forecasting ,KEY performance indicators (Management) ,TENNIS - Abstract
This paper examines the performance of five different measures for forecasting men's and women's professional tennis matches. We use data derived from every match played at the 2018 and 2019 Wimbledon tennis championships, the 2019 French Open, the 2019 US Open, and the 2020 Australian Open. We look at the betting odds, the official tennis rankings, the standard Elo ratings, surface-specific Elo ratings, and weighted composites of these ratings, including and excluding the betting odds. The performance indicators used are prediction accuracy, calibration, model discrimination, Brier score, and expected return. We find that the betting odds perform relatively well across these tournaments, while standard Elo (especially for women's tennis) and surface-adjusted Elo (especially for men's tennis) also perform well on a range of indicators. For all but the hard-court surfaces, a forecasting model which incorporates the betting odds tends also to perform well on some indicators. We find that the official ranking system proved to be a relatively poor measure of likely performance compared to betting odds and Elo-related methods. Our results add weight to the case for a wider use of Elo-based approaches within sports forecasting, as well as arguably within the player rankings methodologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2021
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
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