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Season #24 Episode#:78

Welcome to the Atlanta Tennis Podcast, where every conversation begins with tennis and ventures into stories of innovation, passion, and growth. In this episode, Shaun and Bobby are joined by Haitham Eletrabi, the brilliant inventor of Tennibot. Tennibot is not just a gadget—it’s a game-changing innovation that redefines tennis practice and court management.

About Today’s Guest

Haitham Eletrabi is the co-founder and CEO of Tennibot, a company that’s transforming the tennis world one court at a time. Originally from Egypt, Haitham moved to the United States in 2009 to pursue a PhD in Civil Engineering. Along the way, his passion for tennis inspired him to combine his technical expertise with his love for the sport.

Driven by the frustration of losing valuable practice time to picking up tennis balls, Haitham invented Tennibot—a robotic assistant that not only collects balls but also sweeps clay courts, analyzes matches, and calls lines. Tennibot is now recognized globally, with users ranging from recreational players to tennis clubs and academies in Canada, Japan, Australia, and Europe.

About Tennibot

Tennibot is a groundbreaking robotic assistant designed for tennis enthusiasts of all levels. Headquartered in Auburn, Alabama, Tennibot is the product of over 15 patented technologies and years of engineering expertise.

It’s a solution for players, clubs, and academies who value efficiency, precision, and innovation. Tennibot collects balls, sweeps clay courts, makes line calls, and records matches, all while staying updated with cutting-edge features.

Since its launch, Tennibot has gained international acclaim, transforming the way tennis is played in major markets like Canada, Japan, Europe, and Australia.

What You’ll Get to Know

• The Birth of Tennibot: The personal frustration that led Haitham to invent a robot that collects tennis balls, sweeps clay courts, and more.
• Tennibot in Action: How it works, its key features, and its role in making tennis training more efficient.
• Who’s Using Tennibot: Insights into its adoption by individual players, tennis clubs, and academies worldwide.
• The Future of Tennis Tech: Expanding Tennibot’s capabilities to pickleball and enhancing features like line calling and match analysis.
• Haitham’s Vision for Tennis Growth: The importance of accessible coaching, beginner-friendly programs, and innovative tools to attract new players.

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