Tsitsipas Voices Concerns Over Ball Quality at Mallorca Championships
During his match against Ignacio Buse, Stefanos Tsitsipas raised issues regarding the 'soft balls' used in the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Mallorca Championships.
Stefanos Tsitsipas expressed his frustration during a match against Ignacio Buse at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Mallorca Championships.
The incident occurred when Tsitsipas halted play to address the umpire about the quality of the balls, which he described as 'unplayable.'
This concern highlights ongoing discussions in the tennis community regarding equipment standards and player performance.
Updates
Update at 21:06 UTC on 2026-06-23
Sky Sports reported Stefanos Tsitsipas stopped play to complain to the umpire about the 'soft balls' in his match against Ignacio Buse at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Mallorca Championships.
Sources: Sky Sports