Rolex and Hawk-Eye at the 2018 WTA Finals
Hawk-Eye has not only improved the level of umpiring for players, it has become an intrinsic part of the fan experience, adding another level of drama and anticipation during matches.
An integral part of Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tournaments since its debut in Miami in 2006, it will again be in action at the most prestigious tour event of all, the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global.
The system’s high-speed ball-tracking cameras deliver instant video replays that enable officials to more accurately adjudicate on close line calls and player challenges. Players are entitled to make up to three incorrect challenges per set and an additional one if the set enters a tie-break.
The Hawk-Eye electronic line-calling system is presented by Rolex, the Official Timekeeper of the WTA Finals.
Since becoming in 1978 the Official Timekeeper of The Championships, Wimbledon, Rolex has cultivated enduring partnerships with elite tennis tournaments, including the Australian Open and Rolex Shanghai Masters, as well as the game’s pre-eminent players, such as Roger Federer, Angelique Kerber, Caroline Wozniacki, Garbiñe Muguruza and retired star Li Na.
At the 2018 Finals, to be held at the Singapore Sports Hub from 21–28 October, the world’s top eight singles players and the top eight doubles teams will compete for a record US$ 7 million in prize money.
Rolex: An unrivalled reputation for quality and expertise
Rolex, a Swiss watch manufacture headquartered in Geneva, is recognized the world over for its expertise and the quality of its products. Its Oyster and Cellini watches, all certified as Superlative Chronometers for their precision, performance and reliability, are symbols of excellence, elegance and prestige.
Founded by Hans Wilsdorf in 1905, the brand pioneered the development of the wristwatch and is at the origin of numerous major watchmaking innovations, such as the Oyster, the first waterproof wristwatch, launched in 1926, and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism invented in 1931.
Rolex has registered over 400 patents in the course of its history. A truly integrated and independent manufacturing company, Rolex designs, develops and produces in-house all the essential components of its watches, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet.
Through philanthropic programmes and a broad palette of sponsorship activities, Rolex is also actively involved in supporting the arts, sports and exploration, and encourages the spirit of enterprise, as well as the conservation of natural environments.
