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Former world No 26 Lauren Davis is the latest player to criticize the balls used on the WTA Tour as the American claims “these balls tore my damn shoulder.” Since the start of the Asian swing, players have been more vocal in publicly speaking out against the constant ball changes in ATP and WTA tournaments.
Players argue that constant ball changes are very detrimental to their bodies and leave them often injured or in pain and discomfort. “I demand @atptour to pay for all the physiotherapy I will need after playing with these balls they are making us play with.
I’ve been on tour for many years and I’ve never seen anything like this. THIS IS INHUMANE!” Gastao Elias wrote on X on Monday. Reacting to Elias’ post, Davis wrote: “I agree! I tore my damn shoulder with these balls.”
I agree!
I tore my damn shoulder with these balls 😒 — Lauren Davis (@LaurenDavis93) October 9, 2023
Davis calls out the constant ball changes on the Tour
Several players reacted to Elias’ post, including former world No 2 Badosa.
While addressing the issue, Badosa said both ATP and WTA need to make changes. “Agree! The issue is not only ATP unfortunately… With the WTA we are…
