Zenny's new AI system rates players based on every shot, not just wins, challenging traditional tennis rankings.
The episode begins with Linus welcoming back Santtu Leskinen to the podcast. Santtu provides a brief update on his life since their last talk in May, mentioning he stays busy with Zenny's. He reveals he won the Finnish indoor national championships in December, which boosted his confidence. Linus asks about Swedish tennis, but Santtu deflects to discuss his hitting session with Jarkko Nieminen. The main topic shifts to Zenny's, where Santtu explains the company's excellent growth, including their best sales month in January. He outlines the hottest tech demands in tennis: electronic line calling and video analysis. Santtu details Zenny's new premium application with AI features, such as the Zenith rating that analyzes every shot to estimate playing level. He contrasts this with UTR, noting players sometimes skip tournaments to protect their ratings. The application also includes a smart view player for filtering match highlights and play style IQ badges like 'defensive wall' or 'unstoppable force'. Santtu shares his personal experience, where data showed his forehand was better than he thought, changing his perception. They discuss how video and data can accelerate player progression, especially for juniors. The episode concludes with a mention of a viral senior tennis match video that used electronic line calling and got 1.4 million views. Linus congratulates Santtu on his championship win, and they plan to reconnect later in the year.
