Tennis was one of the first sports that embraced the use of technology by introducing the challenge system. Not everyone was in favour of the system initially but over time it has definitely been a success in many people’s eyes. Not all the players are in favour of using challenges with Roger Federer the notable exception who has been critical of how the onus has shifted towards players to correct some decisions.
Ironically John McEnroe is one former player who would have benefited more than most from using replays. He was renowned for his volatile temper and altercations with umpires but like many former players he is in favour of the challenge system and believes it has been a positive move for tennis.
There are no longer heated exchanges between players and umpires over whether a ball was in or out although there is still the odd heated exchange. There are occasions when the system is not used by players perhaps for tactical reasons. This usually occurs early in a set for fear of using their allocation up prematurely.
What is clear is that when the challenge system is used it arrives at the correct decision. The actual challenge is not particularly time consuming so the verdict tends to be arrived at quite quickly. Eliminating any error by the umpire is surely a good thing for the players concerned and the sport itself.
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Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Player Challenge System
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The challenge system is a great step forward if you asked me. The umpire doesn't always have the last word which contributes to the fairness of the game.
More sports should use technology to support referees. It will differ a lot of conflicts.
The challenge system has added even more drama to the sport. It is hard to imagine tennis without it.
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