A tennis ball is instantly recognisable by its bright yellow colour, but that wasnt always the case. The balls were all used to seeing today didnt actually come into use at Wimbledon until 1986, and before that they were white. The change was made due to the advent of colour television, with yellow tennis balls first coming into use elsewhere in the early 1970s, but also it made life easier for the umpire. Furthermore, during the two weeks of the tournament, it is expected that approximately 54,250 tennis balls will be used.
NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far.
A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.
