Wimbledon 'line judges' spotted in new role after being replaced by technology

This year Wimbledonwill be dispensing with line judges and replacing them with electronic line calling. This means that many of those who have previously overseen the iconic tennis tournament will now have time on their hands. This new comedy video shows some 'line judges' have been quick to find alternative employment and have been seen applying their skills in a variety of everyday scenarios.

The 'line judges' were found scrutinising shoppers at the self-checkout queue, shouting "Fault!" when they failed to queue properly, and following tube commuters, yelling a loud and definitive "OUT!" when they stepped beyond the line.

This humorous video was produced by Lottoland Sportsbook, whose spokesperson said: "It was so much fun creating these new roles for the 'ex-line judges'.

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"They had such an iconic role at the famous tournament, so it is sad to see that they're not around any longer.

"We certainly took Londoners by surprise, especially at the supermarket checkout."

This follows controversy over the introduction of electronic line calling at Wimbledon, with fans split on whether the tech will enhance the game.

A survey of 2,000 adults who watch live sport, also conducted by the betting platform, found that 67 percent believe video replays have improved professional games.

A recent study has singled out football, tennis, and cricket as the leading sports in effective use of technology. It highlighted that a solid three-quarters of sports fans trust video replay systems to make accurate decisions.

However, the integration of tech hasn't been without its critics, with one-third feeling that the thrill of live games is being dampened by slow decision-making processes that hinder the fluidity of play and postpone goal celebrations.

Tennis purists are voicing concerns too; one in ten respondents say that it is running the tradition of tennis.

Still, there's an optimistic viewpoint from 40 percent of those surveyed, who believe technological advancements are enhancing precision and fairness in sports matches.

A spokesperson from Lottoland Sportsbook added: "With all the technological developments we are seeing as a nation, it was only a matter of time before this trickled into sports."