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Duties After Match

Ballie Image Rollover After you have announced the end of the match, e.g. "Game, set, match (player's name), 2 sets to love, 7-6, 6-4," record ending time, and shake hands with the players. handshake
  1. Get out of the chair promptly.
  2. Collect the balls.
  3. Leave the court. Do not discuss the match with the players or the media.
  4. Find a quiet place to check your scorecard. Make sure you have filled in all the points and the score.
  5. Fill out the bottom portion of the scorecard front. Make sure you have recorded the correct winner, score, and duration of the match in hours and minutes. Click to view.
  6. Indicate if you have given any code or time violations.
  7. Sign your name.
  8. Turn in the scorecard and used balls to the referee or tournament desk.
  9. Fill in Report of Misconduct form if necessary. If one is not available write a brief, factual description of what happened and give it to the referee.
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