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  • Tennis Biomechanics
  • Athletic Training

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  • Sport-specific conditioning aids tennis players in competition readiness and injury recovery.
  • Understanding actual serve volume in elite play is crucial for developing effective training programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine serve volume in elite male and female tennis players across professional and junior levels.
  • To use serve volume data to design a sport-specific interval training program.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study analyzing serve data from major tournaments (US Open, Orange Bowl).
  • Extracted serves per match and per set from game day statistic scorecards for male and female players.
  • Utilized data to construct a tennis program reflecting serve demands.

Main Results:

  • Professional male players serve significantly more per match than junior males due to more sets.
  • Professional females serve more per match than junior females, even with similar set counts.
  • Male players serve more per set than female players, and professional players serve more per set than junior players.
  • Elite players average 40 serves per set, with a 3:1 first-to-second serve ratio.

Conclusions:

  • Established the "unit dose" of serves per match and per set for different player categories.
  • Data can guide coaches and healthcare providers in managing training loads and injury rehabilitation for tennis athletes.