Objective of the study was to identify the structure of physical and functional fitness of female tennis players at the stage of top sports mastery. Sampled for the study were 20 top ranked female tennis players from Russia, aged 17 and older, at the top sports mastery stage. The athletes` physical and functional fitness levels were determined by analyzing the following indicators: aerobic and anaerobic alactic capacity and power, effectiveness of aerobic and anaerobic alactic abilities, the main forms of speed manifestation, speed-strength abilities of the muscles of the shoulder girdle and lower limb muscles when performing movements in different directions, coordination abilities, flexibility and types of endurance. Based on the test results, a factor analysis was conducted to determine the most significant factors and hierarchy of physical and functional abilities in the structure of physical fitness of elite female tennis players. The factor analysis revealed 6 leading factors, the most important of which are aerobic working capacity rates. The authors conclude that the findings can be used in the athletic training process design at the stages of sports excellence and top sports mastery, during lectures at physical education universities for students and coaches undergoing advanced training, when writing qualifying works.
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