Heavier balls to blame for slower game at Wimbledon, says Nadal

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 6, 2019 Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his third round match against France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga REUTERS/Tony O'Brien

LONDON (Reuters) - The tennis balls becoming heavier during play on the grass at the All England Club is to be blamed for the slower game at the Wimbledon and not the playing surface, third seed Rafa Nadal said on Saturday.

Many players have complained about the game's slower speed at the Grand Slam this year, with Roger Federer saying Wimbledon "has not been the fastest" while Caroline Wozniacki complained about the grass on Court Two after her third-round exit.