Have you noticed that a lot of tennis players work out on a stationary bike after their match is finished? The tennis match itself is tiring, why do they work out on a bike after the match?

A slow workout on a bike helps players cool down after the match. Tennis players spend only 10-15 minutes on the bike. The workout slows the heart rate down, removes lactic acid build-up, and allows them to recover faster.

Biking after a match also reduces muscle cramps and chances of injury. But not all tennis players prefer the stationary bike for their cooldown routine.

Other cooldown techniques include a light jog and hitting some balls on the tennis court. Tennis players usually this-up with a stretch, massage, or an ice bath.

Elias Ymer is the older brother of Mikael Ymer, who is also a tennis player. He reached a peak junior ranking of world number 5. He reached the Orange Bowl final in 2012.

He was introduced to the sport at age 4 by his father after watching Michael Chang play. His dad Wondwosen is a former professional runner and his mother Kelem is a doctor.

Ymer’s idol while growing up was Mike Tyson. He speaks Ethiopian, Swedish, and English. His current sponsors are Nike and Wilson. He has earned over $1 million in his career.

Elias Ymer’s Sponsors

Nike

Elias Ymer has a clothing and shoe sponsorship contract with Nike.

Wilson

Ymer has a racquet contract with Wilson. He uses the Wilson Blade racquet.