Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
Organisers have previously defended the new electronic system that replaced human line judges Alamy Stock Photo
The Daily PollWhat do you think of electronic decision-making in sport?
Wimbledon has issued an apology following a malfunction in its new electronic line-calling system during a match yesterday.
WIMBLEDON HAS APOLOGISED following a malfunction in its new electronic line-calling system, which was mistakenly deactivated during a match between Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Sonay Kartal.
The error became apparent when a shot from Kartal that missed the baseline was not called out. The incorrect call resulted in Pavlyuchenkova missing a 5-4 lead, which led to a replay and Kartal winning the game.
Following the incident, Pavlyuchenkova said that the reliance on electronic decision-making in tennis is causing the sport to lose its charm and become “robot-orientated”.
Wimbledon organisers have strongly defended the system despite controversy over the removal of line judges.
So, tell us: What do you think of electronic decision-making in sport?
Poll Results:
It's good, but it shouldn't completely replace human judges (2659)
I think it's a great addition to sport (1002)
It could be improved (603)
I don't think it should be used in sport (601)
No opinion (166)
have your say