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World No 32 Alexander Bublik says the constant ball changes are indeed “a big problem” on the Tour. Throughout the entire 2023 season, ATP and WTA players publicly complained about the constant ball changes, with many claiming that it is “unhealthy” and the main reason why the number of injuries has increased in tennis.
After the US Open, the criticism only increased as ATP and WTA players more harshly spoke out against the constant ball changes and demanded changes. Bublik, who is 26 years old and is already a veteran, believes it is good that players are using their voices to speak out on the issue as that way they could potentially force the ATP to listen to them.
Bublik on the constant ball changes on the Tour
“This is a big problem on the tour – we change balls weekly. And if you play the tournament until Friday or Saturday, then you change the ball the next week. Missing Shanghai paid off – Recovered for Antwerp and won (the title).
Now everything is fine, but we try to train with the same balls. However, even here in St. Petersburg, I trained differently – not with the ones we play on tour. This is a reality nowadays. Many tennis players of…
