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Performance analysis student Amelie helps elite players and coaches while on placement with LTA
Maidstone Tennis Academy player helps Britain's top tennis stars through LTA placement
A Kent student who trains at Maidstone Tennis Academy has been helping some of Britain's leading tennis players prepare for matches as part of a prestigious placement with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).
Amelie Fryer, from Sittingbourne, is studying for an MSc in Sport Performance Analysis at Middlesex University and has spent the past year working alongside the LTA's performance analysis team at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton.
During her placement, Amelie has supported coaches by analysing opponents and preparing performance data ahead of matches. Her work has contributed to preparations for leading British players including Jack Draper, Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter.
As part of the role, she has also shadowed experienced LTA analysts during major events such as the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club and this year's Wimbledon Championships, gaining first-hand experience of elite-level tennis.
Using analytical tools including Microsoft Power BI and Excel, Amelie helps transform match statistics into easy-to-understand reports that coaches can use when planning tactics against upcoming opponents.
She said that even small details discovered through performance analysis can make a significant difference at the highest level of the sport.
Although studying in London, Amelie continues to play at Maidstone Tennis Academy, where she has developed her own game alongside pursuing a career in sports analytics. Before starting her master's degree, she studied Sports Management in the United States on a tennis scholarship.
Reflecting on the placement, Amelie described the grass court season as one of the highlights of her experience, with opportunities to attend professional tournaments and see her analysis being used to support coaches during live competition.
After completing her studies, she hopes to build a career in sports performance analysis, working across sports including tennis, basketball and netball.
The LTA said the placement programme gives students valuable hands-on experience in a high-performance environment while allowing them to contribute to projects that support Britain's elite players and coaches.
