Question

Write any five duties of a referee in tennis.

Answer 1

1. The referee is the official responsible for ensuring the competition is fair and follows the ITF Rules of Tennis.
2. They oversee all aspects of the tournament, including the conduct of players, coaches, spectators, and the administrative staff.
3. When making a decision on an appeal, the referee considers the chair umpire’s factual rulings as well as input from the players and line umpires. The referee’s decision is final.
4. When making a decision on an appeal, the referee considers the chair umpire’s factual rulings as well as input from the players and line umpires. The referee’s decision is final.
5. Referees are typically only seen on court when managing a medical timeout. Due to the specific regulations surrounding medical timeouts, the referee accompanies the medical trainer onto the court.