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Infographic. Mitigating exertional heat illness risk in tennis
  1. Joss Connell
  1. Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
  1. Correspondence to Joss Connell, Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon, UK; jc1116{at}exeter.ac.uk

https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108355

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    Exercising in high temperatures can lead to unsustainable heat generation and increased risk of exertional heat illness (EHI),1 including heat exhaustion (core temperature (Tc) between 38.5°C and 40°C) and heat stroke (Tc > 40°C).1

    Despite warnings from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) about rising temperatures due to global warming, evidence-based mitigation strategies in sports remain insufficient.2 This infographic for tennis players performing at high intensity in extreme heat highlights how to recognise and protect against EHI.

    EHI poses a significant risk especially in professional tennis, with an incidence of 14.71 per 1000 match exposures over 3 years at the Australian Open, correlating …

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    • Contributors JC conceived, designed and edited the infographic, as well as composed and refined the accompanying text. JC was primarily responsible for the creation and production of the final infographic and also provided final approval for publication and accepted accountability for all aspects of the work, ensuring its integrity and accuracy.

    • Funding The author has not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.

    • Competing interests None declared.

    • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; internally peer reviewed.