ITF increases use of Hawk-Eye in the 2012 Davis Cup and Fed Cup

From 2012, the Hawk-Eye Officiating system will be used in all rounds of the Davis Cup and Fed Cup World Group

According to the ITF President Ricci Bitti: “The increased use of electronic review in our major team competitions reflects their status in the tennis calendar, and the expectations among fans. It was another extremely successful year for Davis Cup and Fed Cup in 2011, with strong player participation, good attendance and excellent media coverage.”

The ITF Executive Vice President and Chairman of the Davis Cup Committee, Juan Margets, added: “We have received a positive response from our National Associations, team captains and players on our increased use of electronic review, and we believe it is important to continue this progress in our team competitions.”