In
matches where an
Umpire is appointed, his decision shall be final; but
where a
Referee is appointed, an appeal shall can be made to him against
the decision of an umpire on a question of law and in all such cases the decision
of the referee shall be final.
In
matches where assistants to the Umpire are appointed (linesmen, net-cord
judges, foot fault judges) their decisions shall be final on questions of
fact except that if in the opinion of an Umpire a clear mistake has been made
he shall have the right to change the decision of an assistant or order a 'let'
to be played. When such an assistant is unable to give a decision he shall indicate
this immediately to the Umpire who shall give a decision. When an umpire is
unable to give a decision on a question of fact he shall order a 'let' to be
played.
In
Davis Cup matches or other team competitions where Referee is on court, any
decision can be changed by the Referee, who may also instruct an Umpire to order
a 'let' to be played.
The
Referee, in his discretion, may at any time postpone a match on account of darkness
or the condition of the ground or the weather. In any case of postponement the
previous score and previous occupancy of courts shall hold good, unless the
Referee and the players unanimously agree otherwise.