Overview
- Citing Saturday's post-match press conference at the Citi DC Open, Pegula said frequent changes in ball make for unpredictable play and called the practice something 'no other sport' would accept.
- She pointed to tracked physio complaints for wrist, shoulder and elbow issues as a reason players want fewer switches between ball types.
- Coverage noted this week’s example of Wilson balls being used in Washington while Dunlop is used in Los Cabos to show how commercial deals produce different ball models across concurrent events.
- Other top players including Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic have raised similar complaints about ball feel and performance, strengthening calls for higher manufacturing standards or less turnover.
- If organizers respond, potential effects include more consistent play across weeks, clearer preparation routines for players and a possible reduction in injury risk, while no official policy change has yet been announced.