The disability (injury) of tennis athletes is a focal point of research and the subject of systematic review studies. The lack of a study analyzing the content, methodologies, and outcomes of Turkish publications on injury research in tennis players is a significant gap in the literature. This study aims to thoroughly analyze international literature on tennis player injuries from 2018 to 2023, to illuminate the current research landscape and to recommend potential areas for future investigation. This study employed the PRISMA model. The Pubmed, Ebsco, Web of Science, and Proquest databases were scrutinized, resulting in the identification of 857 papers, of which 17 publications fulfilled the established inclusion criteria and were incorporated into the research. The publication year, study theme, study goal, data analysis methodologies, and research findings were assessed. The findings indicated a scarcity of studies in the literature. The literature review indicates that the most prevalent injuries among tennis players include wrist pain, tennis elbow, ankle sprains, paraspinal muscular injuries, strains, soft tissue contusions, and injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and the musculoskeletal system, as well as acute injuries and injuries to the elbow and waist. Research indicates that insufficient glenohumeral internal rotation, together with trapezoid and second metacarpal stress fractures, adversely impacts the external rotation of the humerothoracic joint in young tennis players, leading to shoulder pain and injury. Furthermore, it has been noted that the primary causes of tennis injuries are falls and sprains, with most upper extremity injuries developing gradually, whereas lower extremity injuries occur abruptly. The majority of tennis injuries transpire during practice, while others arise during competitions, tournaments, and matches.
Tennis, Injury, Systematic Review, PRISMA