Player Response to Tennis Video Replay ChallengePosted on March 6, 2006 Player response to instant replay video challenging being instituted for the first time later this month at the NASDAQ-100 in Miami, and at the 2006 US Open:
Andre Agassi "In my 20 years in professional tennis, this is one of the most exciting things to happen for players, fans and television viewers. This new technology will add a whole new dimension to the game." James Blake "The ball's moving so fast these days that sometimes it's impossible for anyone to see, even a trained official. With instant replay we can take advantage of technology and eliminate human error. Having just a few challenges will make it both fun and dramatic for fans at the same time." Jim Courier "Yet another terrific step forward for tennis, something that will benefit players and spectators and bring more intrigue into the game. Based on my experience in the booth with this technology, we'll all be surprised at how good the linesmen's eyes are compared to the players." Amelie Mauresmo "For players out there giving it our all, it's great to know that we now have the ability to use technology that will make the game more accurate and better than ever, and more exciting for the fans." John McEnroe "If anyone's been listening to my commentary the past year then they know I'm in favor of using replay. I think it will make tennis more interesting." Andy Roddick "On top of just getting the calls right time after time, which will be nice, it'll add another aspect for TV viewers. If a player has two challenges per set, it will add drama and excitement. This will add to tennis and take out a lot of human error." Maria Sharapova "As a player, I want to know that line calls are as accurate as technology will allow. In that sense, today's announcement is great news for all players." -- courtesy WTA/ATP |
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