Is it time video technology was used in judging line calls?

Leading the third-set tie-break 4-1, a forehand from the South African appeared to catch the back line but was overruled by umpire Jorge Dias.

The decision left Ferreira furious and TV replays suggest the ball should have been called in.

After the tension of the tie-break, Ferreira went on to lose the third set and ultimately the match.

Technology is becoming more apparent in all major sports - is it now time line-calls in tennis used video evidence?

Or should the final decision be left with the umpire?

If you watch the incredible point made by Malisse, you can understand how a video referee could also help, as Rusedski would have had to apologise for the double touch instead of raising his hands to the skies!
Jean-Louis Gravier, Belgium

From the experience of the introduction in American football, the use of video replays has not removed the arguments. It is still down to the judgement, and therefore the human frailties, of the official who has to interpret the pictures.

Perhaps if the players aimed inside the lines, then if the calls are 'wrong' (the umpire is always right) then their opponent would be sufficiently embarrassed that he or she would concede the point, or am I deluded?
Barry D, UK

The technology of emitting invisible laser beams along all the lines exists, so I don't understand why this isn't used. When a tennis ball hits the line, it obstructs the laser, and so it is proof of where it landed. It was trialled at the Hopman Cup in Australia a few years ago, and has an accuracy of more than one millimetre. It was wonderful to know that every time, the correct call was being made.

It should be done at all tournaments. Surely, if precise and accurate technologies like video replays are available it benefits everyone in the game to put them into service. This would stop any arguments during and after matches, and relieve some of the intense pressure from the linesmen and umpire.
Stephen Rutkowski, Australia

It's certainly worth a trial. Any chance of at least lessening the number of doubtful calls must be welcomed. Even though this will obviously not wipe out all contentious decisions, I think it's worth trying to get decisions as right as you can. In Rugby League and cricket the video ref/third umpire can still make quetionable decisions but still get it right most of the time. The technology should definitely be tried.
Tim, UK

As we saw at Queen's only a few weeks ago, the BBC's use of hawk-eye cleared up any tight decisions made by the umpire. So why on earth shouldn't such an accurate device be available to the umpire throughout a match?
Stewart Walker, England

Players miss out on points and gain them so often from wrong line calls. We should use the technology we have to improve fairness.
Jenny Buckley, England

Mistakes and errors will always be a part of the sport, tennis football, cricket, etc. I say bring in the technology but we must not forget that there will be still be some error black spots.
George Nipah, England

Some players such as Henman will try and influence the umpire unfairly, knowing they have the home-town advantage and a weak umpire may give way, as happened in this case.
Mal Walker, Australia

Either bring in video technology or let us watch the game in real time, without replays or super slow motion shots. It's too exasperating to sit at home and watch a poor call again & again knowing there's nothing anyone can do about it. Let's just watch the game live as the umpire sees it, with only a split second view of an in or out shot. Alternatively destroy the sport by starting and stopping every other call with a video ref.
Gary, Ireland

This is an age old debate, which seems to simply keep on being raised. In any sport, I don't see the harm in referring to videos when used in a situation where the ball is out of play or the game is stopped anyway.

It almost seems that the organisers who make these choices are old men who don't like the idea of embracing new technology, which would make decisions fairer. Either that or they feel that the drama of a false decision actually enhances the game? The second point cannot be disputed!
Chris Handley, Manchester, England

I think there should be cameras rolling along each of the lines and the umpire should have access to these to help their decision. Ultimately, though, the final judgement should be down to the umpire, having taken into account all evidence.
Edd, UK

Video technology is essential in tennis today. The balls are hit so hard and fast it's impossible for line judges to be accurate. The 'Hawkeye' machine they had at Queens was excellent; it should be used at the Grand Slams.
Jude, UK

In such a fast paced sport where a few millimetres can make the difference, videos should be employed... On the other hand, will that encourage players to question every decision?
Matt Crossley, England

I don't know why it's even considered a question. It seems an obvious fact that video replays should be used to decide a point, as it's the only way of making it completely fair, which I thought was what sport is all about.

Half the line judges I see on the court are wearing glasses, just to rub it in!!
Sam, England