At UTR PTT Ljubljana, players used Sportbot for warm-ups and practice between matches. Former ATP world No. 62 Fred Gil tried it too. The footage below shows a moving ball machine feeding on court during a tournament week. Coaches and players can watch the court positions, the feed, and preparation for the next ball as a reference when planning their own warm-up sessions.
In brief
- Players used Sportbot during the UTR tournament in Ljubljana.
- Fred Gil tested the machine and shared his first reaction on camera.
- In the clip, Fred introduces Sportbot as a partner for the Slovenia UTR event and himself.
- The footage shows the machine feeding while players prepare and hit.
Why the tournament setting mattered
Players came to Ljubljana to compete, with their own routines and plans for the week. Sportbot joined that existing environment. The footage follows the machine from its introduction through to players hitting from its feeds.
The UTR Pro Tennis Tour brings together players who need regular, competitive matches. In Ljubljana, Sportbot joined that competitive tournament setting.
The moment Fred Gil stepped in
Fred Gil’s official ATP record lists a career-high singles ranking of world No. 62.
His first reaction to Sportbot was short: “It’s cool.” In the same clip, he introduces Sportbot as a partner for the Slovenia UTR event and Fred Gil.
The video moves from Fred’s introduction to hitting on court, with Sportbot feeding balls during the session.
What can coaches see in the footage?
Watch where the player stands as the next ball arrives and how the hitting sequence continues. The court footage gives coaches a reference for discussing positioning and repetition before planning a session.
The clip does not identify the programmed feed settings or a complete drill plan. A coach still needs to choose a feed, court position, and difficulty that fit the player and session goal.
Sportbot can move around the court while it feeds. The Sportbot tennis ball launcher page shows the product in more detail. In Ljubljana, the machine joined the session and players used it during the tournament week.
What the Ljubljana event tells us
The tournament footage documents Sportbot being used during a professional event week, alongside Fred’s on-camera reaction and partnership introduction.
The evidence is practical. We observed how the machine was used and recorded the session. We did not measure changes in performance, fitness or match results. Those questions require a controlled study. Ljubljana gave us a documented example of the product in the hands of the people it was built for.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Fred Gil?
Fred Gil is a Portuguese former professional tennis player. His official ATP record lists a career-high singles ranking of world No. 62.
Did Fred Gil use Sportbot in Ljubljana?
Yes. The event media shows Fred hitting balls fed by Sportbot in Ljubljana. His filmed introduction also identifies Sportbot as a partner for the event and himself.
Can Sportbot be used during a tournament week?
Players used Sportbot for warm-ups and training between matches in Ljubljana. The event showed practical use during a tournament, but it did not measure changes in player performance.
How is Sportbot different from a standard tennis ball machine?
Sportbot can move around the court while it feeds balls. This means the feed does not always come from one fixed place.
See the Sportbot Fred Gil tested
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Sources: UTR Sports Pro Tennis Tour calendar; official ATP player record for Fred Gil; Sportbot’s owned event photo and video.
