WTA set to introduce electronic line calling system
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-11-09 09:41

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has been vocal in its support, however, and it is likely that the 2006 U.S. Open will be the first grand slam to use it.

Scott said the tour would allow players unlimited challenges to line calls, adding that he is not concerned that the decision could lengthen matches.

"There's no limit to how many times a player can ask a chair umpire to check out a mark but it doesn't mean the chair umpire is obliged to get out of the chair," Scott said.

Top-ranked Lindsay Davenport said the tour should leave the control of matches to umpires.

"As a player, you're worrying about playing the match and if we're worrying about all the line calls, that isn't necessarily right," she said.

"If the head umpire is unsure, I think they should have just as much right to check. I don't think I have to stop every point and ask them to re-check it."

The WTA Tour also announced it would get rid of bonus points next year, which are used to help determine a player's ranking.