This is something that we will continue to monitor and discuss further with both our athletes and our sports science teams." What about the coaching changes? The US Open really needs to change the ball for the girls, the fact they still use a different ball for guys and girls, it’s a terrible ball for someone like Ash,” Tyzzer said earlier this year. “If they keep that ball the same, no one like Ash will win that tournament.” The Monday Night Club discuss whether Jude Bellingham is England's best talent since Paul Gascoigne, after he was named best young player at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony. Jessica Pegula, the US No 1, believes the balls the women play with lead to more errors. Photograph: Robert Prange/Getty Images

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Rafael Nadal admitted he had no idea about the difference until recently, but suggested the issue was not worth the airtime. That has taken tennis legend Martina Navratilova by surprise, as she told Sky Sports that the heavier ball used by the male players may give female players some physical challenges. Following the change, the WTA will continue to monitor and discuss further as the 2023 US Open progresses.

Sandpaper is used to clean and buff the half-shell seam's surface. To prepare shells for molding into a core, adhesive is then applied to the seam. Swiatek explained that the lighter balls can contribute to more unforced errors which, in turn, can make matches more unappealing to watch.My coach has not been as discreet as other coaches, but it has been always happening," Tsitsipas said. A hydraulic compression press heats the covered balls to cure the adhesive between the core and felt panels, creating a seam between the two felt panels and leaving a ridge formed by pinched felt. Tennis News ‘Jannik Sinner has reached level of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz’, feels rival’s coach The WTA are listening to any concerns, meanwhile, with the governing body’s senior vice president Amy Binder telling ESPN: “The WTA has always utilised regular felt balls for hardcourt play, and we have now begun to hear from a select number of our athletes that they would like to consider a change to using the extra duty ball. In football coaches can shout, even though there's 11 grown men on the field and they should know what to do. They probably know the tactics, but he's still talking."

Of the balls that we sell at a lower price-point, such as the Championship (or champ) line of balls, you will typically find one of two things that varies from the premium balls. There are more nylon fibers in the felt and/or the construction is done by “needle-punch” instead of the woven application used on the premium balls.Tennis News Carlos Alcaraz’s rival explains how Wimbledon champion has changed one key aspect of his game

I think people underestimate how mental and strategic the sport is, so they don't understand how big of a difference it is. The Wilson US Open tennis ball is a staple of any club you’ll play at. It’s a popular choice for lots of players because it’s long-lasting and plays consistently well across different court surfaces and play styles. The USTA will continue to follow the recommendations of the tours and their player councils to determine which balls are utilised during the US Open." What have other players said? Whenever I open a new can of the Wilson US Open ball, it gives me a great feeling of certainty and joy. Knowing it is the best ball in the game, with great control and feel – I just love it.” -Patrik Kuhnen As she departed the press conference room, Swiatek turned to her audience and smiled sheepishly: “You’ve just started a war.”Other players on tour are relatively easy-going on the matter. “I’m fine with it,” said Coco Gauff. “Whatever the majority wants, I’m cool with it.” I often find a new tube of Wilson US Open balls can last two matches at a time on a hard court before really starting to play any differently. If you play on carpet or artificial turf, they’d probably last even longer depending on how hard you slap them around. That durability is great to see from a top-tier brand, and even after their match quality is done, I find I can get a good couple of training sessions in with them before I need to retire them completely.