Tennis fans were absolutely baffled by the strange equipment being used by ballkids at the Vienna Open. Instead of the usual tennis racquets with tight strings, these ballkids were equipped with racquets that had a loose net. It was quite a sight to see these youngsters running across the court, holding the frames as if they were ready to jump into the action. This unique approach has been used at the Vienna Open for a few years now, and it seems that the Stockholm event has also adopted this novel idea. Fans watching from home couldn’t help but express their surprise and amusement. One fan even mentioned how they were now weirded out by regular racquets not having the net pouches because it was so fun to watch the ballkids catch the balls with them. Another fan loved the idea of ballkids having racquets for protection at the tournament. There were also comments about the ballkids in Vienna using their ‘shrimping nets’ to catch the balls. Some fans even suggested that all ballkids at every tournament should have nets for catching balls. It’s safe to say that this unique equipment has sparked quite a conversation among tennis enthusiasts. In other news, the Austrian tournament features top seed Daniil Medvedev, along with British players Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans. Unfortunately, Evans had to withdraw from the tournament due to a calf injury. It’s a disappointing end to his season, but the action at the Vienna Open continues to captivate fans.