Wimbledon Q&A: Ball Selection & Best-of-Five Debate

Tennis reporter Tumaini addressed questions about players selecting multiple balls before serving, explaining that new balls are introduced every nine games and significantly affect gameplay. Players often choose newer balls for first serves to help attack, while some prefer more worn balls for second serves to make them slightly more difficult for opponents. Preferences vary based on playing style, with defensive players favoring worn balls and offensive players preferring fresher ones. forestarrow.help

On women's matches, Tumaini expressed interest in implementing best-of-five sets, noting that physically impressive players like Coco Gauff would thrive in the format. The WTA Finals used best-of-five between 1984-1998, with a memorable 1990 match won by 16-year-old Monica Seles. While acknowledging time constraints, she suggested both men's and women's events could adopt best-of-five from the second week as a trial.