Tensions Between Humans and Technology in Sports: A Wimbledon Incident
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Summary
The article discusses a specific incident at Wimbledon's Centre Court highlighting the tensions between humans and technology in sports, particularly regarding the use of electronic line-calling systems.
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· 3 pulledWhen Britain's Sonay Kartal hit a backhand long on a crucial point, her opponent Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova knew it had landed out.
Television replays proved it.
The human umpire eventually declared the point should be replayed.
Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explores the tensions between between humans and machines that were encapsulated at Wimbledon.
