Novak Djokovic has spoken out in favor of the abolition of line judges. The technology is now so advanced that you can rely on a video surveillance system, said the world number one in Paris at the French Open. “With all due respect for the tradition and culture of our sport, when it comes to the people on the pitch, including the linesmen, I see no reason why not all tournaments in the world use a system like the one we did in Cincinnati to New York have used the rescheduled tournament, »said Djokovic.
There had been no linesmen there, but video surveillance of the lines on Center Court. Although this would result in additional costs, the development towards technical support could not be stopped anyway. “Ball boys, of course, but linesmen, I can’t remember why,” said the number one in the world.
Djokovic was disqualified at the US Open in New York because he had shot down a line judge with a tennis ball in frustration. Apparently that is also a reason why he speaks out in favor of the abolition of the linesmen. “Then the risk would not be so great that I would do what happened to me in New York,” said Djokovic with a smile. (dpa)
If it were up to Novak Djokovic, she would no longer be needed in the future: Linesmen at the French Open.
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