The tennis balls at this year’s Australian Open are “fluffing up” more than usual and making it tough for players to hit winners, according to a former strategy coach of Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic suggested the balls being fluffier and slower could be contributing to longer matches.
O’Shannessy pointed out that long rallies such as the one between Kubler and 18th seed Khachanov were great for fans but not so good for players.. About one in five rallies go between five and eight shots and just 10 per cent feature more than nine. It’s not unusual for tennis professionals to comment on the quality of balls at major tournaments, particularly as the different qualities will suit some players and hinder others.
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