Machine Learning-Based Player Performance Analysis for Association of Tennis Professionals Tour

Abstract

This study explores the use of data analysis in professional tennis, using the dataset of the world-renowned Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour, which is the top-class men's professional tennis tour. Utilizing the match data of all the players, mainly Novak Djokovic, the research applies various models and methods of data preprocessing and selection to predict match outcomes. The main objective is to provide data-supported insight to professional tennis players and coaches to help analyze and further improve their tennis. The analysis and model take factors like player performance, court types, and tournament importance into consideration. This study shows the potential of data analysis in sports where such resources are often limited to well-funded teams. Not only the effect of different models in forecasting tennis match outcomes is evaluated, but also the influence of non-critical tournaments and external factors like injuries and policies on the accuracy of predictions are explored. The research findings offer insights into the evolving role of data analysis in enhancing sports strategies and performance, indicating a promising future for data-driven decision-making in professional tennis for different levels of players.