TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Competitive performance correlates of mental toughness in tennis: a preliminary analysis
JO  - Perceptual and motor skills
A1  - Cowden, Richard G.
SP  - 341
EP  - 360
VL  - 123
IS  - 1
N2  - This study investigated relationships between mental toughness and measures of competitive performance in tennis. Forty-three male (N = 25) and female (N = 18) players (M age = 13.6 years, SD = 2.4) completed the mental toughness inventory, and the point-by-point outcomes recorded during a competitive tennis match (singles) were used to generate performance indices for each athlete. The results indicated that mental toughness was associated with several, but not all, macro, micro, and critical moment performance indices. The findings suggest mental toughness may contribute to successful performance during tennis competition, although the importance of the construct appears to depend depend on specific match situations. Future mental toughness research should consider a range of factors related to sport performance, including athletes' and opponents' physical, technical, and tactical abilities.<br><br>© The Author(s) 2016.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0031-5125
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0031512516659902
ID  - ref1
ER  -