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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 3 MIN

Electric line-calling fails at Wimbledon qualifying

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Tennis' electronic line-calling failed today and a New Zealander was caught up in the chaos at Wimbledon qualifying. It's not the first time the technology that replaced line umpires has malfunctioned in London. With the main draw of the grass court Grand Slam set to start next week the pressure is on tournament organisers. Sports reporter Felicity Reid joins Checkpoint.

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