We wanted to identify accurate and reliable technology and add more interest and excitement into the game for our fans, and we think this does both.
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We feel this approach is an opportunity for us to help officials and players while hopefully creating a bit more excitement and intrigue for fans.Arlen Kantarian
The idea that the doubt is left in a player's mind as to whether there was a right call or not is troubling in a time when you know that technology is available to tell you absolutely whether the ball was in or out.
Arlen Kantarian
Certainly what inspired this was the recent breakthrough in technology. We did not have the opportunity for an accurate and reliable system until this thing passed its testing in September of '05. Obviously what brought this on is the speed and power of today's game, as well. With regard to the Serena call at the U.S. Open we certainly feel that might have put us on a faster track. We pulled together after that call and said, 'How can we avoid this from ever happening again in the game' Certainly that maybe put us on a quicker track, but I think more so the breakthrough in technology and the speed of today's game.
Arlen Kantarian
It's a big day for tennis. We expected a little bit of controversy, and we really haven't seen that. This is only one day, but we're encouraged.
Arlen Kantarian
So far there's 100 percent support, which is not always the case with a rule change for a game that has been around for 100 years. To be honest, we expected a little more controversy at first.
Arlen Kantarian
We all feel that today's announcement represents a major breakthrough for the sport. I think it's an opportunity for us to help officials and players while hopefully creating a bit more excitement and intrigue for all of our fans.
Arlen Kantarian
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