SPRING 2025
Analyze Tennis Winning Factors Across Different Surfaces By Utilizing Random Forest
AUTHOR
Wuhuan Deng, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
ABSTRACT
Tennis is one of the most popular sports worldwide, with a rich calendar of professional tournaments played across three court surfaces: hard, grass, and clay. Each surface has unique physical characteristics that significantly influence ball behavior, player movement, and match dynamics. As a result, different playing styles tend to be more effective on certain surfaces.
This research investigates the surface-dependent nature of match outcomes by exploring statistical trends and performance indicators that contribute to success on each court type. Understanding these differences can provide deeper insights into player adaptability, match strategies, and surface-specific training.
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