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Why Hawk-Eye

There are many reasons for using Hawk-Eye. We believe the most important include making tennis fairer and more fun for all involved. This page highlights Why Hawk-Eye.

Let All Matches Have an Umpire
Tennis is one of the few competitive sports where players are solely responsible for calling their own match. In fact, not only is the player splitting focus, but is watching the lines from the wrong angles to do an effective job calling the lines. The difficulty in self calling has been demonstrated by professionals at the highest level being wrong more than half the times on appeals where Hawk-Eye is making the final call.

Give Umpires the Tools to do an even better job
Tennis umpires demonstrate outstanding accuracy in their judgement. Yet professional matches often hinge on one or two points during a key game in a tight set. An incorrect call can have a major effect on the final outcome. With the lightning pace of the modern game, a degree of human error is inevitable. Hawk-Eye ensures that officiating remains infallible.

Reduce Bad Calls on the Court
Bad calls, especially deliberate ones, are currently an unfortunate
part of tennis. Sensors can reduce this aspect of the game, going a
long way to ensure fairer match play and a better overall tennis
experience.

Provide an Accurate Coaching Tool
Match statistics in an easily understandable form are every tennis player’s dream. Hawk-Eye can help players to understand their games and improve.

Make Every Court a Centre Court
No longer a privilege for the most successful players, Hawk-Eye Sensors extends the Hawk-Eye family to bring instant replay and the challenge system to make every court a Centre Court.