Carlos Alcaraz believes the constant change of balls is directly linked to increasing number of injuries in tennis and the four-time Grand Slam champion is calling for changes. Since early 2023, ATP but also WTA players have been very vocal about the balls used in pro tennis.

No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain was pushed to three sets before finishing off Dutch wild card Botic van de Zandschulp 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-1 in the first round of the ABN AMRO Open on Tuesday in Rotterdam,

A winner of four Grand Slams, Carlos Alcaraz believes that the constant change of balls has directly impacted to increasing number of injuries in tennis.

Carlos Alcaraz thinks that the ongoing changes in tennis balls have directly influenced the rising number of injuries in the sport. The Spaniard is calling on the authorities to take notice of this matter and implement changes.

Alcaraz stole the opening set on a tiebreak after trailing 3-5 and saving a set point with van de Zandschulp serving at 5-4, 40-30. Van de Zandschulp, the world No 84, responded b

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz had a tough debut at the Rotterdam Open, securing a hard-fought win against Dutch wild card Botic van de Zandschulp on Wednesday, according to the ATP Tour website.Alcaraz was put through paces,

Carlos Alcaraz has provided a significant health update a few days before his Rotterdam Open debut. Some reporters at the press conference questioned his form for the Rotterdam event recently, after healing from an illness that had impeded his event preparation.