Start of The Match: "Keen Versus Boll"
Start of The Match: "Keen Versus Boll"
Start of The Match: "Keen Versus Boll"
“Keen to serve”
“Love all” or “Zero-Zero”
The assistant umpire then changes the score to 0-0, starts the stop-watch, and the match begins.
The umpire should make every effort to pronounce the name of each player correctly. If unsure about the pronunciation – ask the
player while conducting racket check.
In a team match substitute the player’s name with the team name.
In a team match substitute the player’s name with the team name.
UMPIRE'S
1 SITUATION UMPIRE'S CALL AU'S SIGNAL AU'S CALL
SIGNAL
Point with open hand to "X to serve, 0-0" (or other
2 Start of game first server agreed announcement) None None
1
score
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Service of doubtful
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Service of doubtful
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New score
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11b
assistant umpire receiver 3 head 2 umpire, who will
“Second game”
Point to the server and call;
“Boll to serve”
“Love all” or “Zero-Zero”
The assistant umpire changes the score to 0-0, starts the stop-watch, and the game begins.
The assistant umpire returns the score indicator to blank, collects the balls, racket(s) if necessary and returns the court to a proper
condition.
END OF MATCH – UMPIRES WALKING OUT
The umpire and assistant umpire meet at the umpire’s chair or table and stand so that the umpire leads the way out without having
to cross the path of the assistant umpire.
The umpire leads the way with the scoresheet in the left hand and the assistant umpire following in step with the umpire - no
accompanied music.
The umpire team returns the scoresheet correctly completed directly to the referee’s desk for signature. The referee (or designated
deputy referee on duty) should check the scoresheet for completeness and accuracy; sign the card and forward it for results
processing. Page 46
Umpires should not linger or walk around the field of play once their assigned duties are completed. If they wish to watch other matches in progress, they should
proceed outside the field of play to the viewing areas open for officials and spectators.