Alfie Hewett began his title defense in the men's wheelchair singles with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 win over Daniel Caverzaschi from Spain. Gordon Reid is also competing in the first round against Joachim Gerard from Belgium. Recently, Wimbledon introduced electronic line-calling, replacing traditional line judges. This decision has faced significant backlash, primarily due to concerns of a less personal atmosphere on courts and the dismissal of around 300 linesmen and women. The reactions to the implementation have proven more intense than anticipated, highlighting the challenges of embracing technology in sports.
Alfie Hewett has started his title defence in the men's wheelchair singles with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Spain's Daniel Caverzaschi. Another British player, Gordon Reid, is just getting under way in his first-round match, against Belgium's Joachim Gerard.
When the Wimbledon organisers announced last year that electronic line-calling would replace line judges for the first time at the Championships this year, plenty of criticism could have been anticipated. Electronic line-calling, or ELC, which uses automated ball-tracking technology has...
Some people would take issue with the more sterile landscape on court and the lack of human touch, while the cull of around 300 linesmen and women would also surely be a sore point. It is difficult, however, to imagine they were prepared for the firestorm that has followed its long-awaited implementation at this tournament.
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