Men and women to use same ball at US Open

Men and women are to be given the same ball for the upcoming US Open, it was announced on Thursday.

The decision is direct result of the complaints received last year from some female players that the ball was of a lower quality.

World No.1 Iga Swiatek, who triumphed last year, was among those, who expressed her satisfaction with the lighter ball.

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The US Open was the only Grand Slam tournament that was using different ball for men and women.

The U.S. Open’s tournament director, Stacey Allaster said y that the type of ball being used was entirely up to the players and their tour, and that the U.S. Tennis Association only needed to know their preference after last year’s tournament so enough balls could be ordered from provider Wilson.

“We have been unwavering. That’s been their decision,” Allaster said.