ITF Rules and Officiating 2

Question 1

A player's serve hits the net cord and lands in the correct service box. What is the ruling?

Accepted Answer

Let — the serve is replayed

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Fault — the net was touched

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Ace — the ball is still in play

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Second serve — the first serve is forfeited

Question 2

During a match, a player requests a towel between points. What does the ITF Rules of Tennis state about towel use?

Accepted Answer

Players may request a towel at any time, but use is allowed between points

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Towels may only be used during changeovers

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Players may use towels at any time between points at the umpire's discretion

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Towels are prohibited during competitive play

Question 3

A ball lands on the baseline during a rally. How is this called under ITF rules?

Accepted Answer

Good — lines are part of the court

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Out — the ball must land inside the line

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Fault — only applies to serves

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Let — the point is replayed

Question 4

A player deliberately delays play to recover from fatigue. What action can the chair umpire take?

Accepted Answer

Issue a code violation warning, then apply point/game penalties for repeat offenses

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Issue a time violation warning only

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Award the point to the opponent immediately

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Stop the match and consult the referee

Question 5

What is the correct ITF ruling when a ball from an adjacent court rolls onto the court during a live rally?

Accepted Answer

A let is called and the rally is replayed

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The point continues regardless

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The player who was about to hit loses the point

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The chair umpire decides which player wins the point

Question 6

Under ITF rules, how long does a player have to complete a serve after the receiver signals readiness?

Accepted Answer

The server must serve within 20 seconds of the previous point ending

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There is no official time limit for serving

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The server must serve within 25 seconds of the receiver's signal

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The server must serve before the umpire's count reaches 10

Question 7

A player's racket accidentally makes contact with the net while the ball is still in play. What is the ruling?

Accepted Answer

The player loses the point

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A let is called and the point is replayed

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A warning is issued but play continues

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The umpire must verify intent before ruling