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Tennis: a physiological profile during match play.

M F Bergeron1, C M Maresh, W J Kraemer

  • 1Department of Sport, Leisure, and Exercise Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06269.

International Journal of Sports Medicine
|October 1, 1991
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This study monitored physiological responses in male tennis players, finding that while tennis involves intense bursts, its overall metabolic effect is similar to prolonged moderate exercise. Key markers like blood glucose and cortisol showed significant changes during play.

Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Understanding the physiological demands of singles tennis is crucial for athlete training and performance optimization.
  • Previous research has explored various physiological markers during different sports, but a comprehensive analysis of tennis is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the acute physiological responses, including heart rate, hematocrit, hemoglobin, blood glucose, lactate, cortisol, and testosterone, during singles tennis.
  • To compare the metabolic demands of singles tennis with those of a standardized treadmill exercise test.

Main Methods:

  • Ten male NCAA Division I tennis players (VO2max: 58.5 +/- 9.4 ml.kg-1.min-1) participated in the study.
  • Physiological parameters were measured during an 85-minute singles tennis match and a treadmill test.

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  • Blood samples were analyzed for lactate, glucose, cortisol, and testosterone concentrations at various time points.

    • Main Results:

    • Average heart rate during tennis play was 144.6 +/- 13.2 beats/min.
    • Plasma lactate increased by 50% during play, while blood glucose initially dropped then rose significantly.
    • Plasma cortisol decreased post-warmup, and plasma testosterone increased from pre-exercise to recovery.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite intermittent high-intensity bursts, the overall metabolic response during singles tennis resembles prolonged moderate-intensity exercise.
    • The hormonal and metabolic changes observed suggest a significant physiological stress that requires specific training adaptations.