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Susan Egelstaff: Computers are taking over sport, and I hate it

At Wimbledon this week, there's been much controversy caused by the malfunctioning of the electronic line calling system and it's only served to…

The National (Scotland)

Sports quiz of the week: Wimbledon, Euro 2025, PSG v Chelsea and the Open

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The Guardian - UK

Sportswomen facing ‘horrific burden of routine misogynistic attacks and threats’, campaigners say

British No 3, Sonay Kartal, was just one of the players attacked after cruel comments posted on Wimbledon’s official Facebook page about her

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Battling Norrie and Kartal light way for British tennis with deep Wimbledon runs

Overall this was a positive tournament for home players, with Raducanu’s progress clear, but others disappointed

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon technology change ‘has turned officials into glorified butlers’

Pauline Eyre officiated at 16 Wimbledon tournaments between 1988 and 2003.

Evening Standard

Wimbledon suffers another tech malfunction as ‘fault’ is called mid rally

The faltering system was thrust back into the spotlight on Tuesday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon suffers another technology malfunction as ball wrongly called a fault

Umpire Louise Azemar-Engzell had to stop a rally on Court One when ‘fault’ was incorrectly called after a shot landed well inside the line.

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Wimbledon: Electronic line calling system malfunctions during quarterfinal match

A malfunction with Wimbledon’s new electronic line calling system required a point to be replayed during a quarterfinal match between Taylor Fritz and Karen Khachanov

The Independent UK

Wimbledon crowd boos after electronic line calling ‘malfunctions’ again in Taylor Fritz match

The controversial AI system, which has replaced human line judges, randomly called the ball ‘out’ mid-point

The Independent UK

Wimbledon 2025 quarter-finals: Alcaraz blows away Norrie, Sabalenka battles past Siegemund – as it happened

Carlos Alcaraz’s 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 masterclass ended Cameron Norrie’s run, while Aryna Sabalenka was pushed to the limit in a three-set win over the German veteran

The Guardian - UK

Player faith in technology shaken by storm around AI line-calling at Wimbledon

Glaring errors around Pavlyuchenkova’s match have not been an exception in first year of system’s use at SW19

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon line-call failure came after operator turned cameras off by mistake

System was unintentionally deactivated with one computer click, it is understood, sparking chaos on Centre Court

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon umpire at centre of line-call controversy has ‘rest day’ on Monday

Nico Helwerth was notably absent from the match list on Monday, 7 July after the controversy

The Independent UK

Wimbledon takes action after ‘human error’ causes Electronic Line Calling to malfunction

Controversy around the technology unfolded during Sonay Kartal’s defeat on Sunday

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The Independent UK

Why is Wimbledon blaming human error for a mistake by its new electronic line-calling system?

The All England Club is blaming human error for a glaring mistake by the electronic system that replaced human line judges this year at Wimbledon

The Independent UK

Wimbledon chiefs retain confidence in line-calling tech despite Sunday’s blunder

Human error led to the system being turned off and a crucial line call missed.

Evening Standard

Wimbledon grounds hit by lightning amid ‘challenging’ weather

People travelling to Wimbledon also faced transport issues on Monday morning with ‘severe delays’ on the District Line.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon’s electronic line calling failure is a victory for humanity

Comment: Wimbledon apologised after the system cost Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova a point on Sunday, following complaints from various players in SW19

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The Guardian - UK

Tension and tedium: welcome to the Wimbledon press conference room

Anyone can ask any question of the players, leading to absurd inquiries, but it can sometimes serve a useful purpose

The Independent UK

Wimbledon briefing: Day seven recap, Monday order of play and technology woe

Cameron Norrie is the last Briton standing after Sonay Kartal’s impressive run came to an end.

Evening Standard

Wimbledon 2025: All England Club officials have 'full confidence' in automated umpire system despite glitches

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova felt she was robbed of a game after the system missed a clear decision

The Independent UK

Wimbledon says a call on a shot that landed out was missed because the electronic system was off

A ball that clearly landed long in a match at Centre Court wasn't called out because the electronic system that replaced line judges at Wimbledon this year was shut off

The Independent UK

Wimbledon officials apologise after line-calling tech is turned off in error

The technology being unavailable led to a missed call at a crucial moment of Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova’s win over Sonay Kartal

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You cannot be serious!: Line-call tech fails at Wimby

Line judges may have been dispensed with at Wimbledon, replaced by a fully automated system - but the controversy hasn't disappeared.

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon organisers apologise after line-calling system turned off in error

Briton Sonay Kartal loses to Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in clash marred by technological failure

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