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Wimbledon Line Call Blunder in Kartal Match Renews Concerns Over Technology
Wimbledon line call controversy in Pavlyuchenkova vs Kartal match raises concerns about automated technology and its impact on the tennis.
Pavlyuchenkova, and the crowd in the stadium and on tv saw the ball was clearly out, but rather than being awarded the point, the umpire stated it needed to be replayed, a result that ultimately benefited the home British player Kartal. For what it’s worth, the Hawk Eye review system has largely been considered a success since it was adopted, despite early growing pains, and tennis officials hope that automated line calling will lead to similar outcomes. A devoted fan of clubs such as Barcelona, Monterrey Rayados, Atlético Nacional, the New York Mets, and Florida State Seminoles, he draws inspiration from the relentless grit of tennis legends Andy Murray and Lleyton Hewitt.
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