Wendy Smith, a Wimbledon line judge forOpinion I have been a Wimbledon line judge for 40 years. They could have said machines will do the job next year Wendy Smith 40Opinion I have been a Wimbledon line judge for 40 years. They could have said machines will do the job next year Wendy Smith years, reflects on the growing role of technology in tennis officiating. While she understands the necessity of progress, she feels disappointed that long-serving officials like herself might soon be replaced by machines without much recognition. Her experience highlights the emotional toll of witnessing tradition give way to automation, raising concerns about the future of human involvement in the sport.

 

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Wendy Smith, a Wimbledon line judge for 40 years, reflects on the growing role of technology in tennis officiating. While she understands the necessity of progress, she feels disappointed that long-serving officials like herself might soon be replaced by machines without much recognition. Her experience highlights the emotional toll of witnessing tradition give way to automation, raising concerns about the future of human involvement in the sport.

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Wendy Smith, a Wimbledon line judge for 40 years, reflects on the growing role of technology in tennis officiating. While she understands the necessity of progress, she feels disappointed that long-serving officials like herself mightOpinion I have been a Wimbledon line judge for 40 years. They could have said machines will do the job next year Wendy Smith soon be replaced by machines without much recognition. Her experience highlights the emotional toll of witnessing tradition give way to automation, raising concerns about the future of human involvement in the sport.

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