Line judges face an uncertain future after the ATP announced that they will be replaced by "electronic line calls" at this year's inaugural Next Gen Finals in Milan.
For the first time at an ATP event, the chair umpire will be the only official on court, with 'Hawk-Eye Live' technology used to judge whether shots are in or out.
The Next Gen ATP Finals in November, which will be contested by the top eight players aged 21 and under, will feature a range of new innovations including a shot clock and short sets.
"This could be a landmark moment for officiating in our sport," Gayle David Bradshaw, executive vice president of the ATP's Rules and Competition department, said.
"Working with the ATP has allowed us to refine the system to not only improve the quality of line calling, but the overall fan experience," he said in a statement.
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For the first time at an ATP event, the chair umpire will be the only official on court, with 'Hawk-Eye Live' technology used to judge whether shots are in or out.
The Next Gen ATP Finals in November, which will be contested by the top eight players aged 21 and under, will feature a range of new innovations including a shot clock and short sets.
"This could be a landmark moment for officiating in our sport," Gayle David Bradshaw, executive vice president of the ATP's Rules and Competition department, said.
"Working with the ATP has allowed us to refine the system to not only improve the quality of line calling, but the overall fan experience," he said in a statement.
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