The technology is already widely used in the sport, including at the Australian Open and US Open, and the All England Club has now made the decision to follow suit. Since 2007, Hawk-Eye has assisted the officials at Wimbledon on certain courts, with players able to challenge line calls, but the system will now be fully automated across the site, including during qualifying at Roehampton. Line judges at Wimbledon (Steven Paston/PA)Chief executive Sally Bolton said: “The decision to introduce Live Electronic Line Calling at The Championships was made following a significant period of consideration and consultation. “For the players, it will offer them the same conditions they have played under at a number of other events on tour. “We take our responsibility to balance tradition and innovation at Wimbledon very seriously.

Source: Express October 09, 2024 10:41 UTC