Emma Raducanu, the rising star of British tennis, has openly expressed her skepticism towards the Hawk-Eye electronic line-calling system used at Wimbledon. Following her intense match against world number one Aryna Sabalenka, Raducanu highlighted several 'dodgy' calls that she believes impacted the game's outcome.

Questioning the Technology Raducanu's concerns were particularly focused on a crucial call during the first set, where a shot from Sabalenka was judged to have clipped the line. 'That call was for sure out,' Raducanu stated after her 7-6 (8-6) 6-4 loss. She emphasized the disappointment in the technology's inaccuracy, noting similar issues in her previous matches.

Wimbledon's Shift to Automation This year, Wimbledon replaced human line judges with the Hawk-Eye system, a move that has been adopted by other major tournaments like the US Open and Australian Open. Despite the widespread use, Raducanu is not alone in her doubts. British men's number one, Jack Draper, also questioned the system's reliability after his second-round defeat.

Defending the Decision Debbie Jevans, chair of the All England Club, defended the adoption of electronic line calling, citing its accuracy and the players' previous demands for such technology. 'The players wanted it because they were asking us, why do we have linesmen? Because of potential human error,' Jevans explained.

The Debate Continues The controversy isn't limited to the accuracy of the calls. Players have also noted the difficulty in hearing the electronic calls, especially in a noisy stadium with the roof closed. Jevans acknowledged the issue but stated there are no immediate plans to increase the volume of the calls.

Tradition vs. Innovation Raducanu also lamented the loss of tradition with the removal of line judges, who were a familiar and respected presence on the court. 'It's a shame that the tradition's kind of been broken with the linesmen and women,' she said, reflecting on the change.

As Wimbledon continues to embrace technological advancements, the debate over the balance between innovation and tradition in tennis remains a hot topic among players and fans alike.