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Process of reviewing match footage to adjudicate disputed calls.
Definition
Video review is the process of using recorded match footage to settle disputes about in/out calls, net touches, hindrance claims, or other controversial moments. A chair umpire, referee, or automated system (Hawk-Eye) reviews the footage and makes a final ruling. Video review is standard in professional padel tournaments and is often the player's last recourse for challenging adverse calls. Video review can overturn a chair umpire's decision if the footage clearly shows the call was incorrect. The availability of video review varies by tournament: Grand Slams and major events always have it; lower-level tournaments may not. Video review is typically limited by the number of challenges a player can request (usually 2-3 per set). The process can add time to matches but significantly improves fairness and reduces controversial decisions. Video review is especially important for validating Hawk-Eye calls.
Origin: Became standard in professional tennis (2006+); widely adopted in padel.
Ensures fair adjudication of disputes; critical in high-level tournaments.
Typically no. Players usually have 2-3 challenges per set for line calls, but not all call types.
If footage is unclear, the original call (chair umpire's or Hawk-Eye's) usually stands.