Shot going wide

Shot going wide is a situation in tennis when the ball does not hit the court. Such a shot is considered a mistake, and the player who committed it loses a point. A referee working on the line is required to monitor the place where the ball lands. If the referee records a miss, they will scream out loud “Out!” Thus, both athletes and the referee are informed about the cessation of the rally.

The last word always remains with the arbiter on the tower. They can correct their assistant or go down to the court to confirm the outs (on clay). Also, some tournaments use the additional computer system “Hawk-Eye”, which accurately determines the place where the ball lands.