![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/us-open-tennis-stars-left-confused-as-var-technology-introduced-at-tournament/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_GettyImages-1619600174.jpg&description=Tennis superstar Iga Swiatek claimed she did not know the US Open would feature new VAR-style technology while British number one Cam Norrie welcomed the change Iga Swiatek was left confused when she discovered VAR technology would be in operation at the US Open. The 22-year-old, who will enter this year's US Open as the defending champion, claimed she was unaware that this year's edition of the American Grand Slam would be using VAR-style technology. 'What do you think about the video replay testing this year?', a reporter asked. 'The what?', the Pole replied, before the journalist answered: 'There is a video referee." 'You mean, like in football, the VAR? It's going to be on this tournament?', a bemused Swiatek asked. When the reporter answered 'yes', Swiatek answered, 'I didn't know', which is surprising given she is the top-ranked women's player and the US Open defending champion. She was not the only big-name to be unaware of the changes. According to The Times, other players inside the top-20 did not know the system was being introduced when quizzed by the media at Flushing Meadows. The system will enable players to challenge a range of calls such as double bounces or players claiming they have been hindered by noise made by their opponent. Once one of these challenges is made, the chair umpire can then review the decision on a tablet. Fans will be able to see the review on the big screens around the court and discuss among themselves what they believe to be the correct decision. Tennis already uses ball-tracking and electronic line-calling which allows players to challenge a call made by line judges on if the ball landed in or out. While another player besides Swiatek was also unaware of the VAR-style technology, British number one Cam Norrie called for change at the French Open after winning a point and not realising the ball had bounced twice on his side of the court. Delighted with the change, the 29-year-old said: 'I think it is great. If you have that, y){kind=link}
Tennis superstar Iga Swiatek claimed she did not know the US Open would feature new VAR-style technology while British number one Cam Norrie welcomed the change
Iga Swiatek was left confused when she discovered VAR technology would be in operation at the US Open.
The 22-year-old, who will enter this year’s US Open as the defending champion, claimed she was unaware that this year’s edition of the American Grand Slam would be using VAR-style technology. “What do you think about the video replay testing this year?”, a reporter asked. “The what?”, the Pole replied, before the journalist answered: “There is a video referee.”
“You mean, like in football, the VAR? It’s going to be on this tournament?”, a bemused Swiatek asked. When the reporter answered “yes”, Swiatek answered, “I didn’t know”, which is surprising given she is the top-ranked women’s player and the US Open defending champion.
She was not the only big-name to be unaware of the changes. According to The Times, other players inside the top-20 did not know the system was being introduced when quizzed by the media at Flushing Meadows.