Andy Murray has said that he believes the U.S. Open should have the Hawk-Eye technology on every court here at the National Tennis Center. He said he could have used it today, after beating Jurgen Melzer, 6-7, 4-6, 7-6, 6-1, 6-3.
The game's version of instant replay, the ball-tracking technology which is able to show if close calls are actually in or out, has allowed players a bit more autonomy out on the court. Murray was asked if he understood why the technology wasn't on the third largest court in the richest tennis tournament in the world.
"Well, I don't think there's Hawk-Eye on the third court at Wimbledon. I don't think there's Hawk-Eye in the third court at the Australian Open. I said in my previous press conference, I woud like to see Hawk-Eye used on every single court. It's so expensive. I think it would have helped both of us today. I think now it's also tough for the umpires. I think they're getting used to having Hawk-Eye as well, so they don't want to step in as much as they used to, which can be a good thing sometimes, but I would rather see it on every single court."
News, notes and fun from the U.S. National Tennis Center.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
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