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A very interesting potential new surface, that would permit tennis to enter a new century of high technology impregnated into the sport. The floor can be used to accurately pinpoint the ball anywhere it lands (much higher than the Hawkeye system) and it can also be used to track the player's movements, actively being able to show movement statistics to spectators and even to players.

If this surface gets accepted by the ATP, its bounce can be adjusted just like hard courts, but players will have less problems with movement as the surface will not be as tough as the hard courts. The visual displays will also be helpful to track the ball during a match so that spectators can see more of what is going on.

The new glass floor

General Masterclass can provide more technical details here. He has the info!

A very interesting potential new surface, that would permit tennis to enter a new century of high technology impregnated into the sport. The floor can be used to accurately pinpoint the ball anywhere it lands (much higher than the Hawkeye system) and it can also be used to track the player's movements, actively being able to show movement statistics to spectators and even to players.

If this surface gets accepted by the ATP, its bounce can be adjusted just like hard courts, but players will have less problems with movement as the surface will not be as tough as the hard courts. The visual displays will also be helpful to track the ball during a match so that spectators can see more of what is going on.

The new glass floor

General Masterclass can provide more technical details here. He has the info!

this really is unbelievable stuff. perhaps its time they start using these hi tech/futuristic surfaces at some of the masters events.

it is better for the sport. the players, and the fans.

speaking surfaces, I wish they had a slam on a fast/faster green clay.


u.s. open used to be on such a surface once at forest hills. I would not mind a slam on that surface but indoors.


or at least a masters event on that surface.

I doubt this will ever take place. First of all, the movement will be heavily compromised, Second. the ball bounce will be another factor. Even the blue clay was a turn off for the players - this is a bit far out. 

Movement and ball bounce are the most important advantages of this surface. And it has one more that no other surface has. Visual display to assist players perform even better.

How do you know those are advantages without any ATP tournament being played on glass where pro players competed and found it to be an advantage?