AN ATP MASTERS SERIES EVENT
11th - 19th OCTOBER
Out of court : 2006
Instant Replay will be in Madrid this year
The USTA, the ATP and the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced earlier this month that electronic line calling technology will become part of professional tennis in North America
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This breakthrough for the sport has been developed to improve officiating for players, while increasing the interest and excitement for in-stadium fans and television viewers. The 2006 US Open will be the first Grand Slam to introduce instant replay technology and player challenges. The NASDAQ-100 Open is the first Sony Ericsson WTA Tour and ATP event to utilize the technology and on-court challenges. The on-court player challenge system for review of line calls is as follows: • Each player will receive two challenges per set to review line calls. • If the player is correct with a challenge, then the player retains the same number of challenges. • If the player is incorrect with a challenge, then one of the challenges is lost. • During a tie-break game in any set, each player will receive one additional challenge. • Challenges may not be carried over from one set to another. Once a player challenges, the official replay will be provided to the chair umpire. In addition, the official replay will be provided simultaneously to the television broadcast and in-stadium video boards, allowing on-site fans and television viewers the opportunity to see the live results of a player challenge. Hawk-Eye Officiating has been approved for use in professional tennis, and has been implemented at the NASDAQ-100 Open. In addition, tennis’ governing bodies are continuing to explore other line calling technologies. The specific technology to be used at the 2006 US Open and US Open Series will be announced at a later date. |