- Tennis Australia renews deal with under-fire manufacturer
- Critics say balls wear down quickly and lead to longer rallies
Tennis Australia has renewed its deal with the manufacturer Dunlop for another five years, despite criticism from several top players over the quality of balls at this year’s Australian Open.
The likes of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are among those who have complained about the balls, which they say wear down quickly and lose pressure, becoming softer and making it more difficult to hit winners.