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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.

The Independent UK

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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

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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

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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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

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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

AAP

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

The Independent UK

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova accuses officials of home bias after technology failure

A shot from Sonay Kartal that was clearly out was missed by the new electronic line-calling system.

The Independent UK

Sonay Kartal reflects on Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova loss after Wimbledon heartbreak

The 23-year-old lost in the fourth round, as her fine run came to an end

The Independent UK

Wimbledon diary: Thunderous reception on Centre Court as heavy rain hits SW19

Sonay Kartal’s first arrival on Wimbledon’s main stage coincided perfectly with a loud rumble of thunder.

Evening Standard

Wimbledon 2025: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova ends Sonay Kartal run despite major line-calling controversy

Pavlyuchenkova claimed Kartal was handed favourable decision because she was British

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