A link between cortisol and performance: An exploratory case study of a tennis match

So far, studies have focused mainly on changes in cortisol levels before and after competitions, and little is known about cortisol secretion within a competition. In this exploratory study we aimed to gather in-depth information about cortisol development during a tennis match and to relate cortisol levels to specific performance parameters of two competitive male players. Thereby, we were also able to compare winner and loser directly. A total...