Prospective analysis of ITF, ATP and WTA rankings of Czech tennis players selected for the Sport centres of youth

Title: Prospective analysis of ITF, ATP and WTA rankings of Czech tennis players selected for the Sport centres of youth Aim: The aim of the graduation theses is the analysis of selection of young talented tennis players of the Sport centres of youth in the period of 2001 - 2008. We will analyze their singles and doubles ITF, ATP and WTA rankings. We will also compare their rankings in the junior and adult period and analyze rankings of the Czech tennis players in the world's TOP25. Methods: The graduation theses is based on the prospective analysis and comparison of singles and doubles ITF, ATP and WTA rankings of tennis players of the Sport centres of youth, and the evaluation and interpretation of the acquired data. Outcomes: In the period of 2001 - 2008, 60 players were included in the Sport centres of youth. On the whole, 37 players were ranked in the top one hundred of the year end boys and girls combined rollover ranking and 17 in the top one hundred of the ATP or WTA ranking. Fourteen players altogether were ranked both in the top one hundred of the juniors ITF and ATP or WTA rankings in their career. Keywords: talent selection, tennis, Sport centres of youth, Czech Tennis Association, ATP, WTA, ITF