The Reality Reports

The Original Colors: White And Black When you watch a tennis match today, you probably notice the bright yellow-green balls bouncing across the court.  But did you know that tennis balls were not always this color? Before 1972, tennis balls were usually white.  Sometimes, black tennis balls were used, especially on grass or clay courts where white balls could blend into the background.  These early color choices were practical for players and spectators who watched matches in person, but things changed as technology advanced.