Exploring break point dynamics: a preliminary performance analysis in men's professional tennis
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https://doi.org/10.24310/riccafd.13.3.2024.20053Keywords:
deportes de raqueta, rendimiento, táctica, élite, Grand SlamAbstract
This study investigated the differences between break points (BP) and non-break points (NPB) in men's professional tennis. A total of 2,872 points from 10 matches of the US Open 2021 were analysed. The number of strokes per rally was higher in PB than in NPB (4.18 vs 3.57 shots, p=.002), as was rally duration (5.88 vs 5.03 seconds, p=.003) and stroke frequency (1.13 vs 1.08 shots/second, p=.001). Analysis of the distribution, based on a power law relationship, revealed that short rallies (0-4 shots) predominated in both conditions (72.4% of points). First serves contributed to a higher percentage of points won by the server for PB and NPB. However, this percentage was lower for second serves. These results could help coaches to prepare players to make tactical decisions during important points.
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