How technology has revolutionized the sport in recent years
“Line officials probably have as much future as newspapers”
Scoring in tennis is based on the accuracy of the shot among other factors such as
topspin, power, timing etc. Hence, line officials are a crucial component in the
sport of tennis. The calls by the linesmen can sometimes make or break a player’s
match which sometimes led to haggling with the chair umpire.
Tennis is a sport which is notoriously resistant to change. A de rigueur like
wearing only white at Wimbledon is one example, but while the introduction of the
Hawkeye challenges these traditional values it also promises to enhance many
aspects of the game.
What is Hawk-Eye?
The Hawk-Eye system is a complex computer targeting system that is used to track
the path of an object. It was originally created for use in cricket, but quickly gained
popularity in sports and is currently being used for more than 24 sports including
NASCAR and Horse-Racing.
Above: Visual representation of the Hawk-Eye system.
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