Line judges at Wimbledon will not be there next year. David Bayliss, a former line judge, feels sad about this change. He worked at Wimbledon for 22 years and saw Roger Federer win his first Grand Slam. Technology like Hawk-Eye will now make line calls instead of humans. Other tennis tournaments, like the US Open and Australian Open, have also removed line judges.
Some players may complain about the technology, but it is very accurate. Dr. Anna Fitzpatrick, a former player, said she felt sad about the change. She thinks the human element in sports is important. In other sports, like cricket and football, technology is also changing how games are played.
Prof. Steve Haake from Sheffield Hallam University says technology has always been part of sports. It makes games fair and more exciting. Technology, like data analysis, is creating new jobs in sports. While some traditional jobs may disappear, technology is enhancing the sports experience for fans and players alike.
Vocabulary List:
- Judges /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/ (noun): Officials who make decisions in a competition or court of law.
- Complaints /kəmˈpleɪnts/ (noun): Expressions of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
- Technology /tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ (noun): The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
- Enhancing /ɪnˈhɑːnsɪŋ/ (verb): Improving or increasing the quality or value of something.
- Accurate /ˈækjʊrət/ (adjective): Correct in all details; exact.
- Element /ˈɛlɪmənt/ (noun): A part or aspect of something especially one that is essential or characteristic.
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