LTA to support British women's tennis players' health through programme
British women's tennis players are to receive a series of groundbreaking initiatives from the LTA to support their health.
The initiative will offer bespoke support around education, nutrition and research as well as medical screening to optimise their performance and well-being.
Advertisement
The programme has been designed to address specific challenges female athletes face, offering targeted interventions and expert guidance, led by LTA Chief Medical Officer Dr Guy Evans.
Examples include offering medical screenings to all professional players supported via the LTA Player Pathway.
These screenings are tailored around female health and menstrual cycles, and gives the athletes access to specialised medical support tailored to their physical reproductive health needs.
A podcast series has been launched featuring discussions with leading experts to highlight and educate critical female health issues that impact elite athletes.
DEXA scanning (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) has been introduced to assess bone mineral density, providing vital data on injury prevention and energy balance
(LTA)
Pioneering research into understanding and mitigating health risks for female athletes has also been announced as well as a Pregnancy and Maternity Policy – the first of its kind in British tennis – to support players through pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Advertisement
LTA National Coach and former British No.1 Katie O'Brien said: 'The sporting health of our athletes is significantly important to us since this is awareness of female health has been growing massively in recent years since I was a player.
'We would like to thank Dr. Guy Evans for his leadership in driving work forward so we are able to support our British female players the best that we can and help them achieve their best performance.'
In late 2024, the LTA launched a Breast Health and Bra Fitting Service for female players, highlighting the importance of wearing a correctly fitted sports bra for both performance and breast health.
For the past two years, the LTA has hosted the UK Sports Gynaecology Conference at the National Tennis Centre, bringing together chief medical officers, gynaecological surgeons, and sports science experts to discuss and advance female athlete health.
Advertisement
The 2025 event saw over 50 industry leaders gather in Roehampton, tackling issues such as low energy availability, gender-specific concerns in sport, and effective medical strategies for female athletes.
Dr Evans added: 'These conferences provide a dedicated forum to discuss the care of elite female athletes across sports and disciplines. It allows sharing of knowledge, open discussion and healthy debate ensuring we provide optimal care for our female athletes. The conferences shine a light on some of the key topical issues such as low energy availability, sex and gender related issues in sport, and effective strategic planning related to the female athlete with the sporting setting.'
Through these innovative and tailored initiatives, the LTA is setting new standards for female athlete health and support in tennis. By addressing medical needs, providing essential education, prioritising nutrition, and driving research, the LTA is empowering female athletes to thrive both on and off the court.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
San Francisco Chronicle
an hour ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
England winger Feyi-Waboso suspended from 2-test series in Argentina
DUBLIN (AP) — England will debate the worth of taking Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on its Americas tour next month after the winger received a two-match suspension on Sunday. Feyi-Waboso was sent off during the England XV's 26-24 loss to a France XV on Saturday at Twickenham. He caught Antoine Hastoy in the head with a swinging right arm in an attempted first-half tackle. His yellow card was upgraded on review to a 20-minute red card. A World Rugby disciplinary hearing confirmed it was a dangerous tackle and suspended Feyi-Waboso for both of England's tests in Argentina on July 5 and 12. He will be available for the test against the United States on July 19 in Washington, D.C., if he completes World Rugby's tackle school. Saturday's game was Feyi-Waboso's first action since December, when he dislocated his shoulder. He missed the Six Nations and a possible place in the British and Irish Lions squad. England is set to name its touring squad on Monday. ___
Fox Sports
2 hours ago
- Fox Sports
England winger Feyi-Waboso suspended from 2-test series in Argentina
Associated Press DUBLIN (AP) — England will debate the worth of taking Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on its Americas tour next month after the winger received a two-match suspension on Sunday. Feyi-Waboso was sent off during the England XV's 26-24 loss to a France XV on Saturday at Twickenham. He caught Antoine Hastoy in the head with a swinging right arm in an attempted first-half tackle. His yellow card was upgraded on review to a 20-minute red card. A World Rugby disciplinary hearing confirmed it was a dangerous tackle and suspended Feyi-Waboso for both of England's tests in Argentina on July 5 and 12. He will be available for the test against the United States on July 19 in Washington, D.C., if he completes World Rugby's tackle school. Saturday's game was Feyi-Waboso's first action since December, when he dislocated his shoulder. He missed the Six Nations and a possible place in the British and Irish Lions squad. England is set to name its touring squad on Monday. France lock Cameron Woki, who was sent off in the same game for an illegal clearout, will have his hearing on Tuesday. ___ AP rugby:
Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Newsweek
Mercedes Team Boss Stands by Lewis Hamilton - 'Don't Ever Write Him Off'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has voiced support for his former driver Lewis Hamilton, who joined Ferrari this year. The seven-time world champion's journey with the Maranello outfit hasn't been a smooth one on many fronts thus far, leading many to question if Hamilton still has the racing prowess. However, Wolff emphasized, saying, "Don't ever write Lewis Hamilton off." The 40-year-old driver's move to Ferrari after 12 successful years with Mercedes meant he not only had to adapt to a new car but also to a new team, new location, and new language. While one would expect a world champion like Hamilton to get up to speed in no time, the complexities of the current ground effect cars also add to his challenge, especially considering his struggles at Mercedes since 2022, when the new era began. Hamilton has reportedly had no role in the development of the current Ferrari SF-25, making the task of adapting to the car more challenging. He has yet to secure his first Grand Prix podium finish with the red team, though his sprint race win at Shanghai cannot be dismissed. Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton rides a scooter in the paddock during previews ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, on June 12, 2025. Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton rides a scooter in the paddock during previews ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, on June 12, who celebrated eight Constructors' Championships with Hamilton and shares a friendly relationship with him, revealed the factors that are likely affecting the Ferrari driver. Speaking on the Bloomberg Hot Pursuit podcast, Wolff explained how the start of the ground effect era in 2022 affected Hamilton and why he needs to be given more time to adapt to his new car and team. He said: "You don't unlearn driving that quickly. In 2021, he was great. Then the regulations changed, and it got a little more difficult, but he was still performing at a very high level. "Just by changing teams, suddenly you don't lose your skills. "Everybody needs a period of adaptation – different car, different DNA in how the vehicle drives, a new engineering team that you need to start working together. "Then you have to be involved in the continuous development of the car so it suits your driving style." Wolff highlighted the major cultural shift that had taken place for Hamilton and revealed a lesser-known pattern concerning him. He said: "It's an all-Italian team, and he's a British guy parachuted in there. And that takes time. "Also, we've seen a bit of a pattern that Lewis, at the beginning of the season, needs to find his mojo and the second half of the season has always been very strong. "So don't ever write Lewis Hamilton off."
