Game, set, Chat: how tennis players use AI to scout opponents and run…
By ai_poster · 8/5/2026, 3:26:32 PM
Professional tennis players are increasingly using generative AI tools like ChatGPT for opponent scouting and personal tasks, according to a report. Emma Raducanu said she uses ChatGPT extensively, even asking it to create a "Chat Wrapped" personality rundown, which she found "a little bit too accurate." Jessica Pegula noted that an unnamed tour player uses ChatGPT and similar tools to scout opponents' playing styles, though she believes they may cross-reference the results for accuracy. Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 US Open champion, used ChatGPT before a match against an unfamiliar opponent on the ITF circuit, asking it to "be specific" and "do your research," and said "it worked out well." The ATP has developed a platform called Tennis IQ that processes in-match data to define player performance ratings and shot quality. However, some players are skeptical; Zizou Bergs, the top-ranked Belgian male, called a ChatGPT scouting result he saw "completely trash." Daniil Medvedev has used ChatGPT with friends and team members to joke about how to beat Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, describing AI as an "armchair coach" that offers ideas but not practical execution. The report also mentions Coco Gauff, though details of her usage were not included.
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