Whoop Band : Recently, Whoop company has launched a special type of underwear after world number one tennis player Carlos Alcaraz had his fitness band removed during his match. Players can play games by wearing a tracker in this underwear. Let us understand in detail what this whole matter is?
However, suddenly this fitness band has fallen victim to the rules of Grand Slam. According to a report, now Whoop has launched special underwear for the players to wear the band, so that no one can see the band in their hands.
Why did the dispute happen?
Let us tell you that in other ATP and WTA tournaments, tennis players have been using fitness bands like Whoop comfortably. However, the rules of Grand Slams like Australian Open are slightly different and strict. Claims have been made on the This was quite a shocking incident for the players because it is common for players to collect data related to their performance during the game.
Fitness tracker will be installed in underwear
After the controversy over wearing Whoop fitness tracker in hands in Australian Open 2026, the company has launched a special style of underwear, so that players can collect their data during the game by wearing the tracker in underwear. Let us tell you that WHOOP is a fitness tracker which does not have any display and it is only used to measure the recovery and strain of the body. Due to its design and tracking accuracy, many famous players use it. After tennis stars were banned from wearing fitness trackers on their hands, the company has sent ‘WHOOP Body’ collection to the players. This collection also includes special underwear, which will have a pocket to fit the tracker.
Now what next?
Even with umpires refusing to wear wristbands and the company producing clothing that hides the bands, players may still find it risky to use the devices during games. Actually, currently the rule is that while playing tennis, there cannot be any device collecting data on the player’s body.
In such a situation, if players wear the device even in underwear, it will be considered a violation of the rules. For doing so, players may face heavy fines or penalties. Now until any clear information comes from the authorities regarding the use of the band, players will have to keep distance from such devices.
About the authorgrand bhardwajBhavya Bhardwaj is a Digital Content Producer at Navbharat Times Online. Has been in the field of journalism for the last 10 years. He has worked for leading news websites and apps like Zee News (DNA), India News, UC News, Oppo India and ByteDance (TikTok). As a tech journalist, Bhavya has been covering tech-gadget news, tips and tricks, AI news, gadgets reviews and consumer electronics related news and launch events. They keep a close eye on the changes happening in technology in the world. Bhavya has the skill of explaining different types of gadgets, audio products and wearables to the readers in simple language. He has received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Creative Writing from Jamia Millia Islamia University. After that he did Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) from Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar.… read more
