Wimbledon: Ball Selection & Women's Five Sets

At Wimbledon, tennis players are increasingly selecting multiple balls before choosing two to serve, with different preferences based on playing style. Offensive players typically prefer newer balls for their first serve to maintain an aggressive stance, while defensive players may opt for more worn balls. The balls change significantly during matches, with new ones introduced every nine games (after seven initially), affecting their aerodynamics and performance.

Regarding women's tennis, there's growing interest in implementing best-of-five sets matches, particularly from the second week of Grand Slams. The format was previously used at the WTA Finals from 1984-1998, featuring memorable matches like Monica Seles' five-set victory over Gabriella Sabatini in 1990. Physically imposing players like Coco Gauff might thrive in this format. rouesnews.click