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David Bayliss, a former Wimbledon line judge, shares his thoughts on the decision to replace human line judges with technology for “maximum accuracy”.
Bayliss, who served for 22 years at Wimbledon, recalls memorable moments and jokes about being hit by a ball at high speed.
While he acknowledges the logic behind the change, some wonder if it will impact the drama and human element of the game that fans enjoy.
Technology like Hawk-Eye has been integral to tennis, and other major tournaments have also adopted electronic systems, following a trend set by Wimbledon.
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Bayliss highlights the trust players have in electronic line-calling systems, emphasizing their accuracy over human judgment.
Dr. Anna Fitzpatrick, a former tennis player, expresses sadness at the loss of the human element in sports due to increasing technology.
Experts discuss the impact of technology on sports, with differing opinions on whether it enhances or detracts from the sporting experience.
Vocabulary List:
- Integral /ˈɪn.tə.ɡrəl/ (adjective): Essential to completeness or the whole.
- Accuracy /ˈæk.jʊ.rə.si/ (noun): The quality of being correct or precise.
- Acknowledge /əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/ (verb): To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.
- Impact /ˈɪm.pækt/ (noun): The strong effect or influence something has on a situation or person.
- Drama /ˈdrɑː.mə/ (noun): Exciting emotional or unexpected events or situations.
- Element /ˈel.ɪ.mənt/ (noun): A part or component of a whole.
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