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It didn't exactly change - both white and yellow balls are approved for use by ITF. The currently used colour (fluorescent yellow) was introduced in 1972 because it was better visible on TV sets.

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That is exactly why they changed the color of tennis balls...

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Q: When and why did the white tennis ball change to yellow?
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