Men and women are to be given the same ball for the upcoming US Open, it was announced on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The decision is direct result of the complaints received last year from some female players that the ball was of a lower quality.<\/p>\n
World No.1 Iga Swiatek, who triumphed last year, was among those, who expressed her satisfaction with the lighter ball.<\/p>\n
The US Open was the only Grand Slam tournament that was using different ball for men and women.<\/p>\n
The U.S. Open\u2019s 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\u2019s tournament so enough balls could be ordered from provider Wilson.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have been unwavering. That\u2019s been their decision,\u201d Allaster said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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