For nearly a century, tennis balls were white or black. It wasn’t until 1972 that tennis balls took on their bright neon hue. At the time, Attenborough was working as a studio controller for the ...

With the advent of colour TV and growing interest in tennis in the late 1960s, producers looked for ways to improve the viewing experience. Tennis balls were historically either black or white.

Following the championships, Attenborough proposed switching to a fluorescent ball to enhance visibility for spectators. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) carried out research and verified ...

Why Sir David Attenborough is the main reason tennis balls are yellow - as fans are shocked to learn they used to be white or black in the late 1800s The legendary nature presenter said he asked ...