Comparative Analysis on the Skill Characteristics of Men's Single Matches in 2008 Grand Slam Tournament

Abstract

This study was to compare and analysis skill characteristics of men's single matches in Grand Slam Tournament. Data were collected based on the tennis players who were qualified to the third round in the four grand slam tournaments in the year 2008. One-way ANOVA were used to compare fourteen skill variables of each single match performed on the different court surfaces. The results revealed that 1. the analyzing factors of professional tennis players in 2008 grand slam tournaments were technique of speed, comprehensive technique and technique of control. 2. To sum up the total factors between winners and losers in 2008 grand slam tournaments, the results showed significant (p＜.05) difference in double faults, unforced errors and fastest speed of serves. In Australian Open, the results showed significant difference in unforced errors, fastest speed of serves, average speed of the first serves and average speed of the second serves. In French Open tournament, the results showed significant difference in double faults and unforced errors. The results from Wimbledon Open tournament showed a significant difference in double faults, unforced errors, fastest speed of serves and average speed of the second serves. In addition, US Open tournament results showed significant difference in double faults, unforced errors and total points won. 3. The present results also showed significant difference in winning rate on first serve, number of aces, unforced errors, winners, total points won, fastest serve, average first serve speed, average second serve speed.