Alcaraz going through heartache as heavier balls come into use at US Open

This could also be a little bit of a controversial one, however a lesser recognized but fairly main alteration has occurred with the balls at this 12 months’s US Open.

The occasion is not the one Major to have completely different balls within the for the 2 singles competitions with the ladies now utilizing the heavier Wilson balls utilized by the lads.

Emma Raducanu benefitted from the lighter balls when successful the title in 2021, however now the enjoying area is considerably significantly extra degree.

British No.7 Lily Miyazaki mentioned: “From this year, we’re both using the extra duty balls, which are a bit heavier. It suits some players and for me it’s worked so I’m happy.

“We used them in college and it has helped me whereas obviously up until last year with the regular duty balls, I wasn’t able to really control it or feel the ball really well.”