This paper aims to provide recommendations for the minimum standard of healthcare required at tennis tournaments. The recommendations in this document are split into two categories of tournament: 1) Tournaments organized by National Associations; 2) ITF Men's and Women's Pro Circuits and ITF Junior Circuit tournaments. Recommendations for healthcare personnel, treatment areas, medical supplies, nutrition, and weather monitoring are provided to facilitate a consistent provision for all tournaments and events, irrespective of their location. In addition to providing tournament organizers with the information to meet the recommendations, the establishment of these guidelines will allow players to be confident of the care that will be provided, and they will, therefore, be better placed to prepare themselves adequately to participate in tournaments. Ultimately, these healthcare standards will reduce the chances that players will receive inadequate care.
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