Wimbledon breaks silence on line-call failure in Pavlyuchenkova-Kartal match

Wimbledon breaks silence on line-call failure in Pavlyuchenkova-Kartal match
Wimbledon breaks silence on line-call failure in Pavlyuchenkova-Kartal match

Wimbledon organisers have apologised after the electronic line-calling system was turned off in error at a crucial moment in Sonay Kartal’s match on Centre Court.

According to The Guardian, the British No 3’s opponent, the 34-year-old Russian veteran Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, accused the All England Club of home bias and said a game had been stolen from her when the AI-enhanced technology missed a call.

Pavlyuchenkova, on game point, became convinced that a Kartal shot had landed long but there was no “out” call by the system which controversially replaced line judges this year.

The umpire, Nico Helwerth, who did not know the system had been turned off, said the technology was “unable to track the last point”, which had to be replayed.

“I don’t know if it’s in or it’s out. How do I know? You cannot prove it, because she’s local they can say whatever. You took the game away from me,” Pavlyuchenkova said after Kartal won the point and went on to break for a 5-4 lead. “They have stolen the game from me, they stole it.”

A Wimbledon spokesperson said the club had apologised to the players after finding that the technology was “deactivated in error on part of the server’s side of the court for one game”.

Pavlyuchenkova went on to overpower Kartal, who later said she was “devastated” that her fairytale run had ended with a 7-6 (3), 6-4 defeat on her Centre Court debut.

Read more : Sports
Caitlin Clark coach slams WNBA All-Star selection process: ‘Disappointing’

Caitlin Clark coach slams WNBA All-Star selection process: ‘Disappointing’

Cheryl Reeve ‘really disappointed’ after selection of only two players from WNBA top teams for All-Stars
Ricky Hatton makes shocking comeback announcement, ends 13-year retirement

Ricky Hatton makes shocking comeback announcement, ends 13-year retirement

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton to end 13-year retirement to Face Eisa Al Dah in Dubai
Carlos Alcaraz makes historic winning streak at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz makes historic winning streak at Wimbledon

The Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious against Andrey Rublev in a high-stakes match
Tom Brady spotted with A-listers after Sydney Sweeney's dating rumors shut down

Tom Brady spotted with A-listers after Sydney Sweeney's dating rumors shut down

Tom Brady and Sydney Sweeney got caught up in dating speculation st Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Italian nuptials
Aryna Sabalenka defeats Elise Mertens to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Elise Mertens to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

Sabalenka had already defeated Elise Mertens nine times in a row before this Wimbledon match
Lando Norris wins British Grand Prix at home after dramatic penalty twist

Lando Norris wins British Grand Prix at home after dramatic penalty twist

Nico Hulkenberg took his first podium finish for the first time in his career after racing 239 times
Arsenal sign Spain star Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in major summer deal

Arsenal sign Spain star Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in major summer deal

Martin played 236 match for their first team and became known as one of the best deep midfielders in Spain's La Liga
Roger Federer reveals ‘unbelievable’ gift after first Wimbledon win

Roger Federer reveals ‘unbelievable’ gift after first Wimbledon win

Federer won his debut Wimbledon title two decades ago after beating Mark Philippoussis
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Katia sets record straight on Jota funeral snub

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Katia sets record straight on Jota funeral snub

Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro, speaks out on her brother’s absence at Diogo Jota's funeral
Chebet, Kipyegon smash world records as Kenyan duo dominates in Eugene

Chebet, Kipyegon smash world records as Kenyan duo dominates in Eugene

Chebet blazes to 5,000 m record as Kipyegon soars to 1,500 m glory at Prefontaine Classic
Wimbledon 2025: Sabalenka vs Raducanu becomes third most watched non-final in years

Wimbledon 2025: Sabalenka vs Raducanu becomes third most watched non-final in years

Aryna Sabalenka beat top-ranked British player Raducanu with scores of 7-6 and 6-4
Cristiano Ronaldo faces intense backlash for choosing holiday over Diogo Jota's funeral

Cristiano Ronaldo faces intense backlash for choosing holiday over Diogo Jota's funeral

Even after giving an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota, Ronaldo was neither seen at the funeral nor at the wake