Demographic Analysis of the World Top 100 Men's Tennis Players

Asrul Sidik, Fajar Ari Widiyatmoko, Panji Bana, Dani Primanata, Rizna Talitha Salsabila

Abstract


This study aims to analyze the demographic factors and career paths of the top 100 tennis players in the world, focusing on age, country of origin, and age when entering the professional circuit. Achieving a top 100 ATP ranking is a significant indicator in professional tennis, reflecting the quality of training and athlete development at the international level. Using data from the official ATP websites for the 2024 competition season, this study identifies trends in player age and correlations between player age, ranking, and the age at which they began their professional careers. The analysis shows that most top 100 players start their careers between the ages of 16-20, with an average age of 26.47 years. Players who start at a younger age tend to achieve higher rankings. Additionally, countries with a strong tennis tradition, such as France, the United States, and Italy, have the highest number of players in this ranking. These findings offer insights for tennis federations to develop more effective training programs to support young players in reaching the peak of their careers.

Keywords


Tenis, Atp, Demografi, rangking, karir

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.26877/jo.v10i1.21120

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