Question

Mention any five duties of the chair umpire in the game of tennis.

Answer 1

1. Conduct the match and enforce the Rules: run the match in accordance with the ITF Rules of Tennis and the tournament regulations. 
2. Announce and record the score: call the score publicly, keep the official scorecard (and start/monitor the serve clock where used).
3. Decide questions of fact: make the final decision on factual matters during play (e.g., whether a ball was in or out, lets) and overrule line umpires when necessary.
4. Enforce player conduct and apply penalties: manage player behavior, apply warnings/point penalties when the Code of Conduct or point‑penalty procedures are breached.
5. Manage on‑court logistics and officials: call foot‑faults, arrange for replacement line or net umpires if needed, handle medical timeout procedures and consult the referee on questions of law