‘It flies off the strings!’ – Alex Corretja compares different tennis balls after controversy and complaints at US Open

Eurosport tennis expert Alex Corretja took to the practice court at the 2022 US Open to investigate complaints about the balls being used. Male and female players are using different balls at the tournament and this has drawn the ire of a number of notable players on the women’s tour, including Iga Swiatek and Paula Badosa. Ad «We make more mistakes [with these balls], for sure,” Swiatek told the press after her 6-4 7-5 win over Sloane Stephens at the Cincinnati Masters recently.

“So I don’t think that’s really nice to watch visually I don't know why they are different than men's ones. US OpenMcEnroe: Serena the GOAT like King, both Williams sisters could retire after US OpenAN HOUR AGO »Fifteen years ago probably women had some elbow injuries because the balls were heavier and they changed them to women's balls. But right now we are so physically well prepared that I don’t think it would happen.

“I feel, it’s really hard to control them, but everybody has the same conditions, so we are trying to deal with that. I don’t get why they are different, honestly.” At the US Open Eurosport tennis expert Corretja was sent to the practice court in order to check out the two different styles. McEnroe: Serena the GOAT like King, both Williams sisters could retire after US Open US Open live — Swiatek up first with Alcaraz, Nadal and Raducanu to come 'I would be struggling too' — Raducanu should 'stick with' coaching, says Navratilova Corretja played some shots with both balls, as well as doing some different tests.