Wimbledon drops line judges for 'hawk-eye' tech

Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest world news with Verity Geere.

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Organisers have confirmed next year’s event will have fully automated line-calling technology.

It will assist officials and allow players to challenge line calls. 

Hawk Eye Technology is not new; grand slams like the Australian Open and US Open have already adopted it. 

“AI is creeping in, even at Wimbledon… It will be interesting to see how it does change the nature of Wimbledon..." 

- Verity Geere

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