FlightScope line-calling system makes the grade
A new electronic line-calling system, FlightScope Line Calling System, has met the criteria set by a committee comprising representatives of the ITF, ATP, WTA and Grand Slam tournaments for use in reviewing decisions made by on-court officials on hard courts.
Following a rigorous series of tests, FlightScope becomes the third electronic line-calling system to have met the criteria set by the committee, following Hawk-Eye Officiating in 2005 and FOXTENN in 2016.
Although the committee has reached the conclusion of its evaluation process with FlightScope, it recommends, as with all electronic line-calling systems, that stadium-specific testing is conducted prior to implementation at a tournament.
Stuart Miller, ITF Senior Executive Director of Development and Integrity, said: “This result reflects the hard work put in by both FlightScope and the joint governing body committee. We would like to thank the manufacturer, professional tours and tournaments for supporting the evaluation process.”
Henri Johnson, Founder and CEO of FlightScope, said: “FlightScope is honoured to have completed the evaluation process for its electronic line-calling system. FlightScope Tournament Services look forward to showcasing our new, cost-effective and scalable ELC technology on tournament courts worldwide.”
About FlightScope
FlightScope is a global high-tech company and a pioneering world leader in the development and manufacturing of 3D phased array doppler ball tracking monitors, radars and launch monitors that are used in various sports, including tennis, golf, baseball, volleyball and athletics.
FlightScope was founded in 1989 by South African electronics engineer Henri Johnson. FlightScope radars were first used for tennis at the 2001 Queen’s Club Championship in London where it boosted event management and Chair Umpire Scoring software developed by a company founded by Stephen Parry.
FlightScope acquired this company and since 2003 its technology has been used at the ITF Davis Cup World Group and at ATP and WTA events. In 2008 FlightScope merged with a high-tech tournament services company in Poland which was founded by Jacek Gronek and Wojciech Szumilas. This merger enabled FlightScope to continue pioneering cutting-edge technology and tournament services to the sports world of tennis, golf, baseball, softball, cricket, and athletics.
For more information on FlightScope, please visit www.flightscopetennis.com