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Australian Open Bans Wearables Amid Data Concerns

1/26/2026

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Story summary
  • At the Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) and Jannik Sinner (Italy) were ordered to remove their Whoop trackers, devices the ITF approves for in-match use.
  • Australian Open organizers prohibit wearables due to concerns about data transmission during matches.
  • Will Ahmed, Whoop's Chief Executive Officer, criticized the ban as hindering athletes' access to data.
  • The ATP plans to allow wearables in 2024.
  • Tennis officials seek to avoid ambiguity about performance data.