Tennis Project

El tennis és un dels esports més populars a nivell mundial, amb un impacte significatiu no només com a esport d’alt nivell, sinó també com a fenomen cultural, econòmic i social. Els tornejos professionals són esdeveniments globals que apleguen esportistes de tot el món i són seguits per milions de persones. Aquest projecte de recerca se centra principalment en l’àmbit competitiu i explora diversos aspectes relacionats amb el rendiment, com ara les metodologies d’entrenament condicional, l’entrenament tècnic-tàctic, l’anàlisi de la càrrega o l’epidemiologia. L’objectiu principal és proporcionar coneixement científic que recolzi les actuacions dels professionals de l’esport. A més, des d’aquesta mateixa perspectiva, el projecte també inclou altres esports de raqueta com el pàdel, el pickleball i el tennis platja.

Aquest projecte, liderat pel Dr. Ernest Baiget, s’ha convertit en una de les fonts de producció científica en tennis més importants del món. Un exemple d’això son les 5 tesis doctorals desenvolupades en el nostre grup sobre el tennis (Dr. Joshua Colomar, Dr. Ernest Baiget [x2], Dr. Jose Vicente Canós, Dr. Manuel Terraza). Mitjançant aquestes tesis i d’altres publicacions, s’ha millorat el coneixement amb estudis per avaluar la resistència i el rendiment, explorant la relació entre la velocitat de servei, els mètodes d’entrenament de força, i la càrrega de treball dels jugadors. S’han analitzat elements vinculats a la biomecànica i la bioenergètica i elements neuromusculars en el tennis.

També s’ha analitzat l’estructura del joc i les estratègies emprades en partits de Grand Slam. Aquests treballs han permès una millor comprensió de les dinàmiques tècniques i fisiològiques que influencien el rendiment.

publicacions

Lozano, M.; Casals, M., Ampuero, R., Fernández-Fernández, J., Campos-Rius, J., & Baiget, E. (2025). Match activity profile analysis during professional men’s double pickleball tournaments. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2025.2457223

Baiget, E.; Fernández-Fernández, J.; Díaz, M.; Colomar, J. (2025). Effects of post-activation performance enhancement from upper-body flywheel overload on tennis serve performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, (published online ahead of print 2025). https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2024-0458

Baiget, E., Fernández-Fernández, J., Díaz, M., & Colomar, J. (2025). Effects of Postactivation Performance Enhancement From Upper-Body Flywheel Overload on Tennis-Serve Performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (published online ahead of print 2025). https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2024-0458

Baiget, E., Canós-Portalés, J., Martínez-Gallego, R., Corbi, F., & Fernandez-Fernandez, J. (2025). The influence of maturity status on the development of neuromuscular performance in the lower body after one season in adolescent tennis players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000005044

Lozano, M., Casals, M., Ampuero, R., Fernández-Fernández, J., Campos-Rius, J., & Baiget, E. (2025). Match activity profile analysis during professional men’s double pickleball tournaments. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2025.2457223

Colomar, J., Peña, J., Vicens-Bordas, J., & Baiget, E. (2025). Range of motion and muscle stiffness differences in junior tennis players with and without a history of shoulder pain. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 20(1), 71–78. https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.127263

Palau, M., Baiget, E., Cortés, J., Martínez, J., Crespo, M., & Casals, M. (2024). Retirements of professional tennis players in second– and third-tier tournaments on the ATP and WTA tours. PLoS One, 19(6), e0304638. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0304638

Oliver, L., Baiget, E., Cortés, J., Martínez, J., Crespo, M., & Casals, M. (2024). Retirements of professional tennis players in ATP and WTA tour events. European Journal of Sport Science, 24(10), 1526-1536. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12177

Colomar, J., Peña, J., Vicenç-Bordas, J., i Baiget, E. (2024). Minimizing maladaptations derived from tennis serve training and competition loads. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 46(5), 511-519. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000824

Casals, M., Cortés, J., Llenderrozos, D., Crespo, M., Hewett, T. E., Martin, L., & Baiget, E. (2024). Epidemiology and factors influencing Davis Cup retirements over the past twenty years. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 19(11), 1465–1476. https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.123948

Baiget, E., i Moreno, M. (2024). Nuevas tendencias en el entrenamiento en tenis. Modelo basado en la acción de juego. Motriu Actual 5. Edicions de la Universitat de Lleida.

Brich, Q., Casals, M., Crespo, M., Reid, M., & Baiget, E. (2024). Quantifying Hitting Load in Racket Sports: A Scoping Review of Key Technologies. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 19(6), 519-532. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0385

Colomar, J., Corbi, F., & Baiget, E. (2024). Diferencias por razón de sexo en los determinantes físicos de la velocidad de servicio de tenistas jóvenes de alto rendimiento. Educación Física y Deportes, 3(157), 58-67. https://doi.org/10.5672/apunts.2014-0983.es.(2024/3).157.07

Borderias, M., Iglesias, X., Martínez-Gallego, R., & Baiget, E. (2024). Comparison of the finishing shot and ending zone of points in Grand Slam matches of women’s doubles tennis: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One, 19(5), e0303437. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303437

Negro, C., Baiget, E., Colomar, J., i Fuentes-Garcia, J.P. (2023). Effects of 4 weeks of variability training on forehand approach precision and velocity in recreational tennis players. Motor Control, 6, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1123/mc.2022-0128

Fernández-Fernández, J., Canós, J., Martínez-Gallego, R., Corbi, F., Baiget, E. (2023). Effects of maturation on lower body neuromuscular performance in youth tennis players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(1), 167-173. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004187

Fernández-Fernández, J., Canós, J., Martínez-Gallego, R., Corbi, F., i Baiget, E. (2023). Effects of different maturity status on change of direction performance of youth tennis players. Biology of Sport, 40(3), 867-876. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2023.121324

Colomar, J., Corbi, F., i Baiget, E. (2023). Improving tennis serve velocity. Review of training methods and recommendations. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 45(4), 385-394. http s://doi .org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000733

Canós, J., Corbi, F., Colomar, J., i Baiget, E. (2023). Performance outcomes following isoinertial or machine-based training interventions in female junior tennis players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 18(2), 123-134. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2022-0082

Baiget, E., Corbi, F., i López, J.L. (2023). Influence of anthropometric, ball impact and landing location parameters on serve velocity in elite tennis competition. Biology of Sport, 40(1), 273-281. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2023.112095

Baiget, E., Colomar, J., I Corbi, F. (2023). Six-week joint-specific isometric strength training improves serve velocity in young tennis players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 18(2), 148-156. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2022-0292

Baiget, E., Colomar, J, i Corbi, F. (2023). Joint-specific post-activation potentiation enhances serve velocity in young tennis players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(4), 840-847. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004334

Ampuero, R., Mellado-Arbelo, O., Fuentes-Garcia, J.P., i Baiget, E. (2023). Game sides technical-tactical differences between professional male padel players. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 19(3): 1332-1338. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541231218379

Borderias, M., Crespo, M., Martínez-Gallego, R., & Baiget, E. (2023). Comparison of the game structure and point ending during Grand Slam women’s doubles tennis. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 21(2), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221098226

Mellado-Arbelo, O., i Baiget, E. (2022). Activity profile and physiological demand of padel match play: a systematic review. Kinesiology, 54(1), 51-61. doi:10.26582/k.54.1.6.

Gutiérrez-Álvarez, C., Colomar, J., i Baiget, E., Villafina, S., Fuentes-Garcia, J.P. (2022). Effects of 4 weeks of variability of practice training in padel double right wall: A randomized controlled trial. Motor Control, 26(2), 278-290. doi: 10.1123/mc.2021-0095.

Canós, J., Corbi, F., Colomar, J., Cirer-Sastre, R., i Baiget, E. (2022). Effects of isoinertial or machine-based strength training on performance in tennis players. Biology of Sport, 39(3), 505-513. 10.5114/biolsport.2022.107020

Borderias, M., Crespo, M., Martínez-Gallego, R., i Baiget, E. (2022). Comparison of the game structure and point ending during Grand Slam women’s doubles tennis. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 18(4), 1248-1255. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221098226

Baiget, E., Corbi, F., & López, J. L. (2022). Influence of anthropometric, ball impact, and landing location parameters on serve velocity in elite tennis competition. Biology of Sport, 40(1), 273-281. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2023.112095

Baiget, E., Colomar, J., i Corbi, F. (2022). Upper limb force-time characteristics determines serve velocity in competition tennis players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 17(3), 358-366.https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2021-0254

Terraza, M., i Baiget, E. (2021). Acute and delayed effects of strength training in ball velocity and accuracy in young competition tennis players. PloS One, 16(12): e0260825. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260825

Colomar, J., Corbi, F., i Baiget, E. (2021). Alterations in mechanical muscle characteristics and postural induced by tennis match-play in young players. PeerJ 9:e11445. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11445

Borderias, M., Fernández, J., Martínez-Gallego, R., i Baiget, E. (2021). Comparison of the activity profile during Grand Slam women’s doubles tennis. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 21(6), 1066-1080. https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2021.1972611

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2020). Validity of heart rate-based models for estimating oxygen uptake during tennis play. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 34(11), 3208–3216. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002696

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., Fuentes, J. P., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2019). New approaches for on-court endurance testing and conditioning in competitive tennis players. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 41(5), 9–16. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000470

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2018). Validity of heart rate-based models for estimating oxygen uptake during tennis play. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(8), 2246–2253. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002696

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2017). Maximal aerobic frequency of ball hitting: A new training load parameter in tennis. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 31(1), 106-114. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001480

Baiget, E., Fernández-Fernández, J., Iglesias, X., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2017). Maximal aerobic frequency of ball hitting: A new training load parameter in tennis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(1), 106–114. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001480

Baiget, E., Rodríguez, F. A., & Iglesias, X. (2016). Relación entre parámetros técnicos y fisiológicos en tenistas de competición. Revista Internacional de Medicina y Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, (62), 243-255. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/314082354_Relacion_entre_parametros_tecnicos_y_fisiologicos_en_tenistas_de_competicion_Relationship_Between_Technical_and_Physiological_Parameters_in_Competition_Tennis_Players

Baiget, E., Rodríguez, F. A., & Iglesias, X. (2016). Aerobic fitness and technical efficiency at high intensity discriminate between elite and subelite tennis players. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-104201

Baiget, E., Fernández, J., Iglesias, X., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2015). Heart rate deflection point relates to second ventilatory threshold in a tennis test. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29(3), 765-771. https://doi.org/1519/JSC.0000000000000664

Baiget, E., Fernández, J., Iglesias, X., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2015). Tennis play intensity distribution and relation with aerobic fitness in competitive players. PloS One, 10(6), e0131304. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0131304

Baiget, E., Fernández-Fernández, J., Iglesias, X., Vallejo, L., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2014). On-court endurance and performance testing in competitive male tennis players. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 28(1), 256-264. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182955dad

Baiget, E. (2011). Strength training for improving hitting speed in tennis. Journal of Sport and Health Research, 3(3), 229-244.

Baiget, E. (2011). Rendimiento, volumen competitivo y nivel de juego en tenistas profesionales. Kronos, 10(18), 57-63. http://hdl.handle.net/10854/3977

Baiget, E. (2011). Metodología del entrenamiento de la resistencia específica en el tenis de competición. Revisión y propuesta. Cultura, Ciencia y Deporte, 6(16), 45-54. https://doi.org/10.12800/ccd.v6i16.34

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., Vallejo, L., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2011). Efectividad técnica y frecuencia de golpeo en el tenis femenino de élite. Estudio de caso. European Journal of Human Movement, 27, 101-116. https://www.eurjhm.com/index.php/eurjhm/article/view/272/489

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., Vallejo, L., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2008). The specific endurance tennis test (SET-Test): Design, reliability, and validity. Archivos de Medicina del Deporte, 128, 535. https://archivosdemedicinadeldeporte.com/articulos/upload/comunicaciones_orales_437_128.pdf

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2008). Bioenergetic profile of tennis singles match play. Archivos de Medicina del Deporte, 128, 458. https://archivosdemedicinadeldeporte.com/articulos/upload/comunicaciones_orales_437_128.pdf

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2008). Prova de camp específica de valoració de la resistència en tennis: resposta cardíaca i efectivitat tècnica en jugadors de competició. Apunts. Educació Física i Esports, (93), 19-28. https://revista-apunts.com/ca/prova-de-camp-especifica-de-valoracio-de-la-resistencia-en-tennis-resposta-cardiaca-i-efectivitat-tecnica-en-jugadors-de-competicio/

CONGRESSOS

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2009). Resistencia específica y efectividad técnica en tenistas de competición. Congrés Mundial de Tennis, Valencia, Spain.

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., Rodríguez, F. A., & Vallejo, L. (2008, November 18-23). The specific endurance tennis test (SET-Test): Design, reliability, and validity. FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine, International Federation of Sports Medicine, Barcelona, España.

Baiget, E., Iglesias, X., Rodríguez, F. A., & Vallejo, L. (2008, November 18-23). Bioenergetic profile of tennis singles match play. FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine, International Federation of Sports Medicine, Barcelona, España.