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26 minutes ago
- Reuters
Wimbledon's AI judges receive mixed reviews from players and fans
LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - The All England Club's decision to replace line judges with artificial intelligence technology at Wimbledon has received mixed reviews from players and fans alike. This week has marked the first time the tournament has been played without meticulously dressed judges determining whether the ball is in or out. The 300 line judges have been cut to 80 who are instead assisting chair umpires and interceding should the latest Hawk-Eye Electronic Line Calling (ELC) system, fail. The system uses AI to analyse footage from up to 18 cameras to track the progress of the ball and decide if it is in or out. Sally Bolton, the Chief Executive of the All England Club, said the new system was brought in to ensure the calls were accurate and not to cut costs. 'It's not a money-saving exercise; it's about evolving the tournament and making sure that we're providing the most effective possible line calling,' she said. World number one Jannik Sinner told a press conference after his victory over fellow Italian and close friend Luca Nardi: 'As tennis tries to get better for the umpire it's very difficult to see, especially when first serves are over 200km per hour, so it's very difficult to see in a small space if they're in or out, so for sure the technology helps, especially here on grass.' However, other players found problems with the technology. On Monday, China's Yuan Yue complained that the system was too quiet for her to hear its decision. There were small protests outside the grounds against the technology, while some fans expressed sadness about the absence of line judges – a tradition that goes back to the 1870s - and the drama that often accompanies a player's challenge. 'Tennis is a physical sport, but it's also a mental game and at a professional level I think that idea of challenging a call is really part of the game,' Jess from Oxford told Reuters. 'As a spectator when they review the footage and everybody is clapping, and it's the whole thing that this decision comes out and there's uproar or whatever. "It's sad that part of the atmosphere is gone, because you can't challenge the calls now. It's AI, it's resolute.' Ivan from Northern Ireland raised concerns that the technology may have some teething problems. 'It was strange not having a line judge. We watched a game on Court Two and a couple of times a ball from where we were sitting, which was close to the line, was out. 'The player pointed to it and stopped and looked to the umpire, and he just ignored it, and the player accepted it. But I expected to see the replay. "There were a couple of other times when it was obviously out and obviously in and the replay came up. So the replays were not consistent.'
The Sun
30 minutes ago
- The Sun
Novak Djokovic survives medical scare at Wimbledon as he books second-round clash with resurgent Brit ace Dan Evans
NOVAK DJOKOVIC thanked some "miracle pills" for helping him defy the dreaded Wimbledon curfew to get his bid for a 25th Grand Slam underway. The Serbian star, ranked six in the world, will face Britain's Dan Evans in the second round after battling past Alexandre Muller. 6 6 6 6 Djokovic has expressed his frustration at Wimbledon 's unique 11pm curfew before and at times it looked like he would be back for the end of the first round on Wednesday morning. The 24-time Grand Slam champion stormed the first set against the world No41, who has made money from posting risque snaps on OnlyFans. In a rush to get things done before the roof closed, the seven-time champion cruised to a 6-1 victory in the opening set. But Muller, who has dubbed himself France's sexiest tennis star, bit back. Throughout a stunning second-set tie-break performance Muller survived two set points as Djokovic toiled. The Serb looked dejected and soon needed a medical timeout, while his opponent also needed attention from the physio. With the roof now shut and a curfew looming, Djokovic started to go through the gears, taking the third set 6-2 and breaking Muller early in the fourth. The Serb said: "It is great to finish tonight, before the curfew. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 6 "I went from feeling my absolute best for the first set and a half to my absolute worst. "Whether it was a stomach bug or not, the energy came back after the doctors' miracle pills. Coco Gauff, 21, OUT in first-round in biggest shock at this year's Wimbledon against Ukraine sensation Dayana Yastremska "I knew that something was off with the stomach, credit to Alex for playing some really good tennis. "I wouldn't be here if I didn't think I had a chance. I always have a chance." 6
The Sun
31 minutes ago
- The Sun
Arsenal FINALLY win title – for spending most money on injured players' wages – how much did your club spend
ARSENAL have finally won a title — for spending the most money in wages to crocked players. The North London club 's £35million bill last season on unplayable squad members was the highest in the Premier League. 3 Those on the injury list at various points in 2024-25 included Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus Declan Rice and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Betting website Footy Accumulators compiled a top ten by looking at players' salaries and totting up all their injuries and their duration. They used Transfermarkt to assess injuries, and Capology to figure out the wages. Manchester City had the second highest bill, at £33million, followed by local rivals United on £25million. Last season's Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur paid out £18million, Chelsea £17million, Brighton £14million and Newcastle £13million. Premier League champions Liverpool paid £12million to injured players, Aston Villa had a £10million bill and Everton gave their crocked stars £9million. Arsenal fan Craig Burke, 43, said: 'We've won nothing since 2020, and to make it even worse, Spurs won a trophy — that really sticks in the craw. 'To cap it all, we've paid £35million to players for sitting about doing nothing so I'm hoping they'll be fresh as daisies for the new season.' Footy Accumulators' spokesman said: 'Our research has revealed the staggering sums Premier League clubs have paid to players who have been sidelined in the past year.' 3
