When people think about improving as a tennis player, they think about court time. What often gets overlooked is the work done away from the court that makes everything else possible. Strength and conditioning isn't just for elite players, it's fundamental to playing well, staying injury-free, and developing as an athlete at any age.

Tennis is a physically demanding sport that requires repeated sprinting, rapid changes of direction, powerful strokes and endurance, often within a single point or rally. This combination means that injuries are a common reality for players at every level. Here's what you need to know about the most prevalent injuries in the sport.