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A few changes at the AELTC

Host since 1877 to one of the most tradition-laden of sporting events, from the grass courts to the all-white attire, the All England Lawn Tennis Club has been doing its best lately to keep up with the changing times.

Obligatory curtsies are gone, a retractable roof is on its way, and men and women will earn equal prize money this year. Another update really could affect the outcome of matches: instant replay is coming to Wimbledon, video screens and all.

When action begins on June 25 at the Grand Slam tournament, Centre Court and Court 1 will be equipped with technology for the Hawk-Eye challenge system, allowing for electronic reviews of close calls.

``Everybody's kind of making a big deal over Wimbledon. Well, I hate to tell you: Wimbledon's getting a roof, Wimbledon's getting Hawk-Eye,'' Roddick said. Part of the reason for the extra challenge at Wimbledon is that on the two courts that will have Hawk-Eye, they're removing the Cyclops system that monitored the service lines and let out a ``Beep!'' on faults. — AP

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