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What happens to the balls discarded by pro tennis players?

• Caspian Davenport
• March 31, 2023
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Tennis is an unpredictable sport—and so are the tennis balls used during professional matches. Hundreds of tennis balls are used in just one match, and when they’re finished, they’re discarded. But what happens to these balls afterward? Where do they go? The answer may surprise you. Most of the balls used in professional tennis tournaments are recycled, donated to charity, or sold to collectors. This means that the balls used by some of the world's top athletes are put to good use after their match is over. Even some of the most famous tennis players have donated their used balls to charitable organizations, allowing them to be shared with people in need. So the next time you see a professional tennis match, you can rest assured that the balls being used are not just being thrown away. They’re being given a second chance.