Out with the Old, in with the New

Daily MailJune 26, 2006

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HAWKEYE

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW HAWKEYE For the first time this year, high speed cameras will help officials judge contentious line calls. The Hawkeye system already used in cricket will operate on the Centre Court and Court Number One, allowing officials to examine 3D images, then relay the ruling back to the courtside umpire. Hawkeye covers all lines on the court, unlike the current 'Cyclops' system which only bleeps when a serve is out.

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Out with the Old, in with the New

Players are allowed to challenge two decisions in each set plus one further decision during any tiebreak. Will it bring an end to the sort of tantrums made famous by John McEnroe?

Officials claim the images 'will leave no room for doubt' and, if successful, the system will be adapted for all courts next year. Ian Ritchie, the All England Club's chief executive, said: 'The technology is there and we should use it, provided it proves t...

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