Summary
At Wimbledon, an error occurred with the electronic line-calling system, failing to call a shot out during a tennis match. The point was replayed, and the mistake was due to the system being accidentally turned off. This incident sparked discussions on the reliability of technology versus human judgment in sports.
Key Facts
- The electronic line-calling system at Wimbledon missed a call during a match between Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Sonay Kartal.
- The system error happened because someone accidentally switched it off.
- The point was replayed, Pavlyuchenkova lost it, but she still won the match.
- Electronic line-calling has replaced human judges at Wimbledon this year.
- The system is developed by Hawk-Eye and uses 12 cameras and AI to track balls and players.
- Many players and coaches have discussed the system's reliability, though it is generally considered more accurate than the human eye.
- The All England Lawn Tennis Club affirms confidence in the technology, citing its accuracy.
- The system now cannot be manually deactivated to prevent similar issues.
