Calls for video evidence as Serena caught in horror show

THE fall-out from Jennifer Capriati’s controversial US Open victory over Serena Williams has re-opened the debate over the use of video replays to assist umpires at major tennis tournaments.

Many top players, including defending men’s champion Andy Roddick, want technology to help umpires rule on tight line calls, especially as broadcasters here are using Hawk-Eye and Mac-Cam systems to show where the ball has landed.

Capriati beat fellow American Williams 2-6 6-4 6-4 in a classic quarter-final confrontation but the match will be remembered more for several controversial line calls that went against Williams in the final set.