Tsitsipas argues over soft balls during Mallorca Championships match
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Stefanos Tsitsipas halted play in his match against Ignacio Buse at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Mallorca Championships to voice concerns to the umpire regarding the 'soft balls' being used. This incident occurred as the match was taking place and reflects ongoing player frustrations about equipment in professional tennis. The match continues without a determined outcome as Tsitsipas expressed his dissatisfaction mid-match.
- •Stefanos Tsitsipas plays Ignacio Buse at Mallorca Championships
- •Tsitsipas stopped play to argue about equipment
- •Match status remains ongoing amid equipment concerns
- •Incident highlights player frustrations with tennis balls
"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.
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