London (EFE) and the linesmen.
In recent years, especially as a result of the pandemic, the circuit has combined the ELC Live system, the Hawkeye and the judges on the track, but with the implementation of this system in all tournaments on the circuit, it is about “ optimize precision and consistency” on all surfaces and both in the final draws and in the previous phases, the ATP said in a statement.
In addition, the use of ELC Live will also help collect data regarding the ball hit which will lead to “an unprecedented level of statistics” on the players.
Andrea Gaudenzi, president of the ATP, assured that it is a “crucial” moment for tennis and that the decision on the linesmen has been taken “with great consideration”.
“Tradition is at the heart of tennis and linesmen have played a very important part in the game for many years. That being said, we have a responsibility to embrace innovation and new technologies. Our sport deserves more precision”, stated the Italian.