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

Peña, V., Baiget, E., Pluim, B. M., & Casals, M. (2025). Non-completed matches in professional women’s tennis (1975–2024): Epidemiology, trends, and associated factors of walkovers and defaults. Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/19417381251393699

Martínez-Gallego, R., Crespo, M., Guzmán, J. F., Baiget, E., & Vives, F. (2025). To return forward or backward? That is the question: Analysing and predicting return positioning in elite men’s doubles tennis. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541251404014

Fernandez-Fernandez, J., Baiget Vidal, E., Nakamura, F. Y., Santos-Rosa, F. J., Granacher, U., & Sanz-Rivas, D. (2025). Effects of sprint and change-of-direction training with or without the racket in young tennis players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 20(9), 1184–1190. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2024-0426

Daunis-i-Estadella, P., Baiget, E., & Casals, M. (2025). Court surfaces: A compositional approach to tennis analytics. Austrian Journal of Statistics, 54(5), 161–178. https://doi.org/10.17713/ajs.v54i5.2102

Casals, M., Peña, V., Martínez, J. A., Ampuero, R., Cortés, J., & Baiget, E. (2025). Player defaults in professional tennis tournaments for men from 1973 to 2024. Apunts. Educación Física y Deportes, 163, 47–57. https://doi.org/10.5672/apunts.2014-0983.es.(2026/1).163.05

Sandoval, I., Colomar, J., Corbi, F., & Baiget, E. (2025). Effects of 6-week flywheel resistance training on tennis serve velocity and accuracy. The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 65(12), 1590-1598. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16732-7

Ampuero, R., Fuentes-García, J. P., & Baiget, E. (2025). The Influence of Hitting Locations on Shot Outcomes in Professional Men’s Padel. Applied Sciences, 15(23), 12806. https://doi.org/10.3390/app152312806

Lozano, M., Casals, M., Ampuero, R., Campos-Rius, J., De Pablo, B., & Baiget, E. (2025). Match activity profile analysis during professional single male pickleball matches. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541251356028

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

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

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.

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

Coma, J., Baiget, E., Segura, J. (2022). Análisis de las conductas de liderazgo en jugadores profesionales de balonmano. Revista Internacional de Medicina y Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte, 22(86), 349-362. https://doi.org/15366/rimcafd2022.86.010

Colomar, J., Corbi, F., i Baiget, E. (2022). Relationship between isometric force-time curve variables and serve velocity in young tennis players. Sport Biomechanics, 7, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2022.2084151

Colomar, J., Corbi, F., i Baiget, E. (2022). Inter-limb muscle property differences in junior tennis players. Journal of Human Kinetics, 82, 5-15. https://doi.org/10.2478/hukin-2022-0026

Colomar, J., Corbi, F., i Baiget, E. (2022). Determinant physical factors of tennis serve velocity. A brief review. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 17(8), 1159-1169.

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.