Sebastian VARELA

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Marcelo Arévalo Hits Back at Doubles Critics: “The Greats Respect Us”

1 week ago | rg.org | Sebastian VARELA

Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador and Mate Pavic of Croatia (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)Singles players who criticize doubles tennis are players “without impact,” and their disdain only “seeks media attention and popularity,” says Marcelo Arévalo, currently ranked the world’s best doubles player. “I’ve never heard Federer or Nadal speak about doubles in a disrespectful way. The great ones respect doubles.
“Federer And Nadal Changed The Locker Room Culture” - Michael Chang

2 weeks ago | rg.org | Sebastian VARELA

Michael Chang at the French Open in Paris, 1989 (Photo by Simon Bruty/Getty Images)PARIS — The good relationship and mutual respect between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are part of the legacy of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Michael Chang believes this, having witnessed firsthand the intense rivalries of the 1980s and noting the shift brought about decades later by the Swiss and the left-handed Spaniard. “Federer and Nadal changed the culture in the locker room, to be honest.
Davis Cup Fuels Horacio Zeballos’ Paris Ambitions

3 weeks ago | rg.org | Sebastian VARELA

Marcel Granollers of Spain and Horacio Zeballos of Argentina (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)PARIS – Argentine Horacio Zeballos’ recipe for reaching his first doubles final at Roland Garros is to fantasize about the Davis Cup. “I’ll be honest—in the semis, when the crowd was cheering for our opponents and you could hear the roars from the stands, I tried to imagine I was playing Davis Cup. That’s when the lion inside me comes out.
“I’ll Never Smile As Much As Carlos”-Coco Gauff Finds Joy in Paris

3 weeks ago | rg.org | Sebastian VARELA

Coco Gauff (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)PARIS — Coco Gauff is borrowing a page from Carlos Alcaraz’s playbook at Roland Garros: smile more, stress less, and simply enjoy life. “I really think Carlitos has a great philosophy, and it’s something I’m trying to follow,” she said after reaching the French Open semifinals. “I try to follow his example. I’ve told him that I’m trying to have fun on court the way he does, to smile like he does. It inspires me.
Iga Swiatek and the cursed quest for a fourth straight Roland Garros title

3 weeks ago | claytenis.com | Sebastian VARELA

PARIS – Iga Swiatek is playing for something huge at this Roland Garros: becoming the only woman in tennis history to win the title four years in a row.
“It’s My Job And I Have To Do It Well”: Bublik’s New Outlook Fuels Historic French Open Victory

3 weeks ago | rg.org | Sebastian VARELA

Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan celebrates winning match point against Jack Draper of Great Britain (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)PARIS – Alexander Bublik’s stunning victory over fifth seed Jack Draper at the French Open was more than just a personal milestone—it marked the culmination of a significant transformation both on and off the court.
Alejandro Tabilo Finds Peace in Paris: “I Had a Great Time on Court Despite Everything”

3 weeks ago | rg.org | Sebastian VARELA

Alejandro Tabilo of Chile (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)Alejandro Tabilo’s Roland Garros run ended Wednesday with a straight-sets defeat to Australia’s Alexei Popyrin (5-7, 3-6, 4-6), but the Chilean left Paris with clarity and emotional progress after a turbulent stretch in his career and personal life.
Instagram star, polyglot, and a magnet for brands: meet Eva Lys

1 month ago | claytenis.com | Sebastian VARELA

PARIS — She’s creative on court, with a mix of shots and speeds that bring a fresh energy to the tour. And she’s just as spontaneous on social media, where her unique sense of humour stands out. Welcome to the world of Eva Lys. “I love being creative. I try to see tennis from a different perspective — I think it’s something not many people do.”The 23-year-old German is one of the WTA’s rising stars.
Leo XIV, the Tennis Pope

1 month ago | claytenis.com | Sebastian VARELA

U.S.-born Robert Prevost, now Leo XIV, the 267th Pope, loves tennis. “I consider myself an amateur player,” he said. The new leader of the Catholic Church was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago. He lived in Peru for over 30 years and also holds Peruvian citizenship. He served as Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023. “Since I left Peru, I’ve had few chances to play tennis, so I’m really looking forward to getting back on court (laughs).
Breaking the barrier of human-annotated training data for machine-learning-aided plant research using aerial imagery

2 months ago | biorxiv.org | Sebastian VARELA |Xuying Zheng |Joyce N. Njuguna |Erik J. Sacks

AbstractMachine learning (ML) can accelerate biological research. However, the adoption of such tools to facilitate phenotyping based on sensor data has been limited by: (1) the need for a large amount of human-annotated training data for each context in which the tool is used; and (2) phenotypes varying across contexts defined in terms of genetics and environment. This is a major bottleneck because acquiring training data is generally costly and time-consuming.