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Wimbledon Blames Ball Boy for Latest Electronic Line Call Blunder
LONDON, JUL 8 – A malfunction in Wimbledon's electronic line-call system led to a point replay during the Fritz vs. Khachanov quarter-final, highlighting technology challenges in tennis, officials said.
- During Wimbledon 2025, a malfunction in the electronic line-calling system caused a point replay during Fritz versus Khachanov, prompting player and official reactions.
- During Wimbledon 2025, a malfunction in the electronic line-call system caused a point to be replayed after an incorrect fault call, highlighting reliability issues with the technology.
- During Tuesday’s Wimbledon quarter-final, a system malfunction caused a point to be replayed after the electronic line-calling misclassified Fritz’s forehand as a serve, prompting official apologies.
- In response to the glitch, Khachanov criticized the system’s reliability, prompting debate over technology’s role and the need for traditional officiating methods.
- As technology increasingly replaces human line judges, ensuring the reliability of Hawk-Eye's electronic calls remains crucial for fair officiating at Wimbledon.
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