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**The key idea:** in a club that isn't affiliated with a federation, a request for a medical certificate comes from the club's own rules, not from a legal requirement. For an adult, a certificate less than a year old may still be required to enter a federation competition (non-licensed athlete, leisure license) or competitions run by other organizations.
This site is informational and doesn't replace a doctor's advice: with a chronic illness, pain or any doubt, see a health professional before resuming a sport.
The rules, licenses and figures of the Fédération française de tennis have been changing since pickleball was delegated to it. Check them with the federation or a club.