By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Electronic line calling is now standard at most tour events and the majors. But this year’s Australian Open is leaving one important call up to the human umpires.
And that’s left several players confused and incredulous during the fortnight down under.
Typically in a tour match, when a let happens (when a serve hits the net) a machine will give out a noise letting everyone know. But this year in Melbourne, lets are being called by the umpire themselves, using their own judgment. That’s even when players feel that a ball hit the net according to their own eyes or ears.
Both Alexander Zverev and Tommy Paul complained about the reality after their quarterfinal meeting. Zverev won the match 7-6(1), 7-6(0), 2-6, 6-1 to reach the semifinals where he will next face Novak Djokovic.
Pure relief for Sascha 😮💨#AusOpen • #AO2025 pic.twitter.com/mu6vS8lo1I
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