JOURNAL ARTICLE
Comparison of the game structure and point ending during Grand Slam women's doubles tennis.
Published In: International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 2023, v. 18, n. 4. P. 1248 1 of 3
Database: SPORTDiscus with Full Text 2 of 3
Authored By: Borderias, Marcos; Crespo, Miguel; Martí-nez-Gallego, Rafael; Baiget, Ernest 3 of 3
Abstract
This article focuses on analyzing the structural variables and point-ending patterns in professional women's doubles tennis across three Grand Slam tournaments played on different surfaces. The study of 21 matches found no significant differences in match structure or point outcomes between hard, clay, and grass courts. Points most frequently ended with forced errors, followed by winners and unforced errors, with the number of winners being the key factor distinguishing winning from losing teams. The findings highlight that successful women's doubles performance relies on aggressive play that produces winners while minimizing unforced errors, and these insights can inform targeted training for professional doubles players.
Additional Information
- Source:International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 2023/08, Vol. 18, Issue 4, p1248
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
- Publication Date:2023
- ISSN:17479541
- DOI:10.1177/17479541221098226
- Accession Number:164924005
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