Heat Exhaustion in Tennis Players: Symptoms, Treatment & Safe Return to the Court

Tennis is physically demanding, and playing outdoors in hot, humid conditions can place substantial stress on the body's ability to regulate temperature.
Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can develop when the body loses excessive water and salt through sweating. It can cause weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, heavy sweating, and reduced exercise performance. If the condition progresses to heat stroke, it becomes a medical emergency.