Mel BurgEs – Officials Spotlight

Mel BurgEs – Officials Spotlight

Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois

Most memorable officiating moment?
Other than working the US Open as a Line Umpire/Match Assistant for the past nine years, I have also worked the ATP/WTA Barcelona & Madrid Masters for three straight years, just before they moved to electronic line calling in 2025.  I survived the performance cuts all the way through the finals on the Spanish red clay!

Diehard fan of what sports team?
Atlanta Braves

Favorite city to travel?
Florence, Italy

My dream doubles match would be me and…
Maria Sharapova or Coco Gauff

When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…
Traveling all over the world

#1 reason why I enjoy officiating…
Interacting with my fellow officiating family and giving back to others doing line umpire training, chair umpire tips and making lifelong friends all over the world

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